For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
ANIMAL: Shall include, but not be limited to, birds, fish, reptiles, mammals and nonhuman primates.
AT LARGE: Being on any private property, without the permission of the person who owns or has a right to possess or use the property, or unrestrained by a leash on either public property or private property, or in any other place or manner which presents substantial risk or interference with animal or public health, safety or welfare.
ATTACK: Hitting, attempted biting, acting in a threatening manner, aggressively pursuing with a present ability to bite or injure a person. A "threatening manner" is defined as any action by the animal towards a person that instills a well founded apprehension of fear in the person because of the animal's actions, coupled with the present ability of the animal to do harm.
DOG: Any Canis Familiaris of either sex.
LEASH: Any rope, leather strap, chain or any other material, being held in the hand of a person capable of controlling, and actually controlling, the animal to which it is attached.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL: The Mayor and Council of the City of Moyie Springs, Idaho.
OWNER: Any person who is the legal owner, or any person who keeps, harbors, takes care of for another person, or possesses or controls in any manner any animal on such premises shall be considered the owner of said animal.
RABIES CERTIFICATE FORM: A rabies certificate form issued by a licensed veterinarian.
SHERIFF: The Boundary County Sheriff, his agents, deputies or other persons designated by the Sheriff. (Ord. 108, 10-4-2006)