As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE: The defendant has the burden of proving the defense by a preponderance of the evidence.
ALLOW: To neglect to restrain, or permit.
ATTEMPTS TO BITE: The overt actions of a dog which constitute a substantial step towards the actual biting of one or more persons.
CITY: The city of Umatilla, Oregon, a municipal corporation.
COURT: A court of law having jurisdiction of charter and ordinance violations of the city.
DOG: Any animal of the canine species.
GUIDE DOG: Any dog specifically trained for and in actual use as an aide to a blind person.
IMPOUNDMENT FEE: The charge made for placing a dog in the animal shelter.
INVITEE: A person who comes upon the premises at the occupant's invitation, express or implied, upon business which concerns the occupant, or who comes upon the premises after the occupant, expressly or impliedly, had led such person to believe that the premises were intended to be used by the visitor. For the purpose of this chapter, "invitee" shall also include a licensee (a person who comes upon the premises for his/her own purposes with the express or implied consent of the occupant) such as postal carriers, meter readers, firefighters and police officers.
LEASH: A cord, chain, strap or other flexible material, not over eight feet (8') in length, of sufficient strength to control the dog.
LICENSE: The license required by this chapter and Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 609.
NEUTERED DOG: A male dog incapable of producing young.
ON A LEASH: Having a leash, securely attached to the dog and held by the person in charge of the dog.
OWN OR OWNING: Having a right of property in a dog, caring for or acting as the custodian for a dog, or knowingly permitting a dog to remain on or about premises occupied by that person.
OWNER: Any person having a right of property in a dog or who harbors a dog or who has it in his care, or acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a dog to remain on or about the "owner's" premises.
PERSON: A human being and, where appropriate, a public or private corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or governmental instrumentality.
RUNNING AT LARGE: Any dog shall be considered running at large when it is off or outside of the premises belonging to the owner or keeper of such dog, or not under the control of its owner or keeper by means of a leash, or contained in or on any vehicle.
SERVICE DOG: Any dog specifically trained for and in actual use as an aide to a disabled person.
SPAYED: A female dog incapable of producing young.
UNLICENSED: Any dog not on the property of its owner and not wearing a current dog license as provided for in this chapter. (Ord. 755, 6-1-2010)