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 shall be deemed AT LARGE when he or she 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.
DOG. Includes a female as well as a male dog.
INOCULATION AGAINST RABIES. The injection subcutaneously or otherwise, as approved by the Department of Agriculture of the state of canine anti-rabic vaccine, approved by the Department of Agriculture.
OWNER. A person having a right of property in a dog or who keeps or harbors a dog, who has a dog in his or her care, who acts as its custodian or who knowingly permits a dog to remain on or about any premises occupied by him or her.
RESTRAINT. A dog is UNDER RESTRAINT, within the meaning of this subchapter, if he or she is controlled by a leash, at “heel” beside a responsible person, 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.
(Prior Code, § 14-101)