For the purposes of this Section, and the interpretation and enforcement thereof, the following terms, phrases and words and their derivation shall have the meanings given herein, unless the context in which they are used shall indicate otherwise. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the singular number include the plural number, and words in the plural number include the singular. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory and "may" is permissive. Words not defined shall be given this common and ordinary meaning.
(1) The term "ANIMAL" for purposes of this Code Section shall mean a dog (canis familiaris) or cat (felis catus).
(2) The term "PET SHOP OPERATOR", means any "PET SHOP OPERATOR", "DOG DEALER", "KENNEL OPERATOR" or "CATTERY OPERATOR" as defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605/1, et seq.), as well as any animal dealer or animal broker.
(Ord. 4928, 9-15-14)