For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AT LARGE. Any domesticated animal shall be deemed to be at large when it is off the property of his or her owner and not under the control of a responsible person.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. The Department of Agriculture of the state.
DOMESTICATED ANIMAL. Includes a female as well as a male domesticated animal.
INOCULATION AGAINST RABIES. The injection subcutaneously or otherwise as approved by the Department of Agriculture of the state of canine anti-rabies vaccine, approved by the Department of Agriculture.
OWNER. A person having a right of property in a domesticated animal or who keeps or harbors a domesticated animal, or who has a domesticated animal in his or her care or who acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a domesticated animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by him or her.
RESTRAINT. A domesticated animal if he or she is controlled by a leash; at “heel” beside a responsible person or obedient to that person’s commands; within a vehicle being driven or parked on the streets, or within the property limits of his or her owner or keeper.
(1994 Code, § 3-1-1) (Ord. 14-09, passed 6-3-2014)