For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird (including all fowl and poultry) or other member commonly accepted as a part of the animal kingdom, except homo sapiens. ANIMALS shall be classified as follows:
(1) DOMESTIC ANIMALS means those animals commonly accepted as domesticated household pets. Unless otherwise defined, such animals shall include dogs, cats, caged birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, domesticated rabbits, fish, non-poisonous, non-venomous and non-constricting reptiles or amphibians, and other similar animals.
(2) NON-DOMESTIC ANIMALS or WILD ANIMALS means those animals commonly considered to be naturally wild and not naturally trained or domesticated, or which are commonly considered due to size, wild nature or other characteristics to be inherently dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of people. Unless otherwise defined, such animals shall include:
(a) Any member of the large cat family (family felidae) including but not limited to lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, leopards and jaguars, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated house cats.
(b) Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family canidae) including but not limited to wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated dogs.
(c) Any crossbreeds such as the crossbreed between a wolf and a dog, unless the crossbreed is commonly accepted as a domesticated house pet.
(d) Any member or relative of the rodent family including but not limited to any skunk (whether or not descented) raccoon, squirrel, or ferret, but excluding those members otherwise defined or commonly accepted as domesticated pets.
(e) Any poisonous, venomous, constricting, or inherently dangerous member of the reptile or amphibian families including but not limited to rattlesnakes, boa constrictors, pit vipers, crocodiles and alligators.
(f) Any animal the keeping of which is licensed or prohibited by state or federal law.
(g) Any other animal which is not explicitly listed above but which can be reasonably defined by the terms of this section, including, but not limited to bears, deer, weasels, badgers, monkeys, apes, bison and game fish.
(3) FARM ANIMALS means those animals commonly associated with a farm or performing work in an agricultural setting. Unless otherwise defined, such animals include, but are not limited to, members of the equestrian family (horses, mules, llamas, alpacas), bovine family (cows, bulls), sheep, poultry (chickens, turkeys), fowl (ducks, geese, ostriches, emus), swine (including Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs), goats, bees, and other animals associated with a farm, ranch, or stable.
ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY. An agency of the state, county, municipality, or other governmental subdivision of the state which is responsible for animal control operations within its jurisdiction. The Park Rapids Police Department shall be designated as the animal control authority for the City of Park Rapids.
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, either by leash or otherwise.
CAT. All cats over 4 months of age. CAT means any male or females of the feline species, commonly accepted as domesticated household pets.
DANGEROUS DOG. Shall have the meaning given it in M.S. § 347.50, Subd. 2, as amended.
DOG. All dogs over 4 months of age. DOG means any male or female of the canine species, commonly accepted as domesticated household pets.
GREAT BODILY HARM. Shall have the meaning given it in M.S. § 609.02, Subd. 8.
NON-DOMESTIC OR EXOTIC ANIMAL. Any wild animal, reptile, or fowl which is not naturally tame or gentle but is of a wild disposition or which, because of its size, vicious nature or other characteristics would constitute a danger to human health, safety or property.
OWNER. Any person, firm, corporation, organization, or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in, or having care, custody, or control of a dog or cat.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, corporation, firm, organization, department or group, however organized.
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG. Shall have the meaning given it in M.S. § 347.50, Subd. 3, as amended.
PROPER ENCLOSURE. Shall have the meaning given it in M.S. § 347.50, Subd. 4.
RESTRAIN. The animal is on the premises of the person harboring or keeping the animal or that the animal is effectively restrained by a leash, chain, or electronic control device is within 10 feet of the person having custody of it and is obedient to the command of that person.
SUBSTANTIAL BODILY HARM. Shall have the meaning given it in M.S. § 609.02, Subd. 7(a).
(Prior Code, § 10-1) (Ord. 455, passed 2-28-2006; Am. Ord. 580, passed 2-27-2018)