For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Every non-human species of organism, except plant and bacterium, both domestic and wild.
AQUARIUM. A building or institution in which aquatic animals are kept for commercial exhibition or display.
CLEAN. The absence of dirt, grease, rubbish, garbage, animal and bodily excretions, and other offensive, unsightly, or extraneous matter.
COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT. Any aquarium, pet shop, riding school or stable, zoological park, or performing animal exhibition.
GOOD REPAIR. Free of corrosion, breaks, cracks, chips, pitting, excessive wear and tear, leaks, obstructions, and similar defects so as to constitute a good and sound condition.
PERFORMING ANIMAL EXHIBITION. Any commercial spectacle, display, act, or event, in which performing animals are used.
PERSON. One or more natural persons; a partnership, including a limited partnership, a corporation, including a foreign, domestic, or nonprofit corporation; a trust; a political subdivision of the state; or any other organization.
PET SHOP. Any person, whether operated separately or in connection with another business enterprise, that buys, exhibits, or sells any species of animal.
RIDING SCHOOL OR STABLE. Any place that has available for hire, boarding, and/or riding instruction, any horse, pony, donkey, mule, llama, or burro; or any place that regularly buys, sells, or trains the above animals including a trotting track or rodeo.
ZOOLOGICAL PARK. Any permanent facility operated by a person, or government agency, other than a pet shop or kennel, displaying or exhibiting 1 or more species or animals.
(Prior Code, § 18-41)