For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD OF HEALTH. The Board of Health of the county.
CAT. Shall apply to both male and female cats.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. The Department of Health of the county.
DIRECTOR. The director of the Department of Health or his or her duly authorized representative.
HOBBY KENNEL or CATTERY. Any kennel where cats are kept for organized shows, breeding for exhibition or for the enjoyment of the household.
INOCULATION, VACCINATION or VACCINATION FOR RABIES. The inoculation of a cat with a vaccine approved by the Department of Health for use in the prevention of rabies.
KEEP or HARBOR. Habitually permitting to remain or to be lodged or to be fed within the house, store, yard, enclosure or other place.
KENNEL. The house, store, yard, enclosure or place where two or more weaned, unspayed or unneutered cats are harbored or kept; provided, however, this definition shall not apply to spayed female cats nor to the animal shelter or to animal hospitals operated by veterinarians duly licensed under the laws of the state keeping cats for others for treatment or boarding.
OWN. Unless otherwise indicated in the text, shall be deemed to mean and include own, keep, harbor or have charge, custody or control of a cat.
OWNER. Any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a cat.
PERSON. Includes any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership.
RUNNING AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner or a member of his or her immediate family.
WARDEN. The person in charge of enforcing this code and appointed by the Mayor.
(1999 Code, § 3-4-1)