CHAPTER 3
ANIMAL CONTROL

ARTICLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION:

5-3A-1: Definitions

5-3A-2: At Large

5-3A-3: Pasturing In Public Places

5-3A-4: Keeping Of Specific Animals

5-3A-5: Animals Which Disturb

5-3A-6: Buildings For Animals; Location

5-3A-7: Kennels, Pet Shops And Similar Establishments

5-3A-8: Sanitation

5-3A-9: Vicious Dogs May Be Killed

5-3A-10: Penalty

5-3A-1: DEFINITIONS:

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings prescribed in this section, except in those cases where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

ANIMAL: Any horse, mule, donkey, pony, cow, sheep, goat, hog, dog, cat, rabbit, chicken, goose, duck, turkey, or other animal or fowl.

AT LARGE: An animal shall not be deemed at large when it is on premises under the control of or occupied by its owner. An animal shall not be deemed at large when it is under restraint by a competent person by means of leash or otherwise. All other animals shall be deemed at large.

OWNER: Any person, firm or corporation owning, harboring or keeping an animal. The occupant of any premises on which a domesticated or tamed animal remains, or to which it customarily returns, for a period of ten (10) days or more, shall be deemed to be harboring or keeping the animal.

VICIOUS ANIMAL: An animal which has bitten, or attempted to bite, without undue provocation, or which attacks, or acts as if it intended to attack or bite, or bites, when not unduly provoked. (1989 Code § 4-101; amd. 2002 Code)