For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OWNER OF PROPERTY. Prima facie evidence that the person, whether natural person, firm, co-partnership, association, governmental entity or corporation, set forth as the owner on the current tax rolls of the township, as certified by the Township Treasurer. A person exercising actual control over the use of any property, whether an owner, lessee, renter or possessor of property shall be as liable as the OWNER and subject to prosecution under this chapter.
(Prior Code, § XII-1.02)