For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AT LARGE. Any dog off or away from the premises of the owner, possessor or keeper thereof and not under the control of such owner, possessor or keeper, or his or her agent or servant, or a member of his or her immediate family. A dog shall be deemed to be under the control of such owner or family member if it is on a leash, cord or chain, or it is contained within a vehicle of the owner or immediate family member. Where an animal is not chained, penned or restrained on the keeper’s property, the animal’s presence off the property is knowing, intentional or negligent.
DOG. Any male, female or spayed female dog of any age.
IMPOUNDED. Having been received into the custody of the authorized agent or representative of the county.
OWNER. When applied to the proprietorship of a dog, means any person or persons, firm association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog.
UNLICENSED DOG. A dog for which the license for the current year has not been paid, or to which the tag provided for in this article is not attached.
VICIOUS OR DANGEROUS DOG. Any dog that attacks, bites or physically injures human beings, domestic animals or livestock without adequate provocation, or which, because of temperament or training, has a known propensity to attack, bite or physically injure human beings, domestic animals or livestock. Any wild dog or any dog that, without provocation, has bitten or attacked a human being or other animal shall be prima facie presumed VICIOUS OR DANGEROUS.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 5-12-2008)