A. “Responsible person” means any of the following:
(1) Any person who causes a violation of Title 6 to occur.
(2) Any person who maintains or allows an animal violation to continue by his or her acts or failure to act; or,
(3) Any person described below whose agent or employee causes or permits a violation to exist or to continue to exist by his or her acts or failure to act:
(a) A person who is the owner and/or a person who is a lessee or sub lessee with the current right of possession of real property where an animal related violation occurs; or,
(b) A person who is the on-site manager of a business and is responsible for the activities on such premises.
B. “Animal Control Officer, or, other authorized officer” shall mean any officer or employee with the authority to enforce Title 6 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code as provided in Chapter 9.90 of this Code.
C. “Applicant” means any responsible person who requests a hearing pursuant to § 6.14.080 herein.