For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DOG OFFICER. The person employed by the Town Administrator to administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter, and who shall be a special policeman in the Police Department directly responsible to the Chief of Police.
DOG POUND. Any premises designated by authority of the town for the purpose of impounding and caring for all animals found running at large in violation of this subchapter.
EXPOSED TO RABIES. A dog has been exposed to rabies within the meaning of this subchapter if it has been bitten by, or been exposed to, any animal known to have been infected with rabies.
KENNEL. Any person engaged in buying, selling or boarding dogs.
LICENSE. The license issued annually by the Town Clerk's office, pursuant to § 90.23 of this chapter.
NUISANCE. Any dog which by reason of its vicious or destructive nature, or by reason of its habitual howling, yelping or barking, constitutes a danger or causes undue annoyance to persons or their property.
OWNER. Any person owning, keeping or harboring a dog.
RESTRAINT. A dog is under restraint within the meaning of this subchapter if it is leashed, confined in a vehicle being driven or parked on the streets or if it is within the property limits of its owner or keeper.
SERVICE ANIMAL.
As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
SPAYED FEMALE.
Any bitch which has been operated upon to prevent conception.
(‘73 Code, § 4-6) (Ord. passed 8-5-68; Am. Ord. passed 2-5-86; Am. Ord. passed 9-6-05; Am. Ord. 2010-5, passed 6-7-10; Am. Ord. 2013-13, passed 10-21-13)