For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADMINISTRATOR. A veterinarian licensed by the state and appointed pursuant to this chapter.
ANIMAL CONTROL WARDEN. Any person hired by the County Board of Commissioners to perform the duties assigned to that person by the Animal Control Act, being ILCS Ch. 510, Act 5, §§ 1 et seq., the County Animal Control Ordinance or the Administrator.
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR. A veterinarian licensed by the state, appointed by the Administrator and approved by the Board.
DOG. All members of the family Canidae.
LEASH. A cord, rope, strap, chain or frame which shall be securely fastened to the collar or harness of a dog or other animal and shall be of sufficient strength to keep such dog or other animal under control.
OWNER. Any person having a right of property in a dog or other animal, or who has a dog or other animal in his or her care, or acts as its custodian or who knowingly permits a dog or other domestic animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by him or her.
STRAY DOG. Any dog not on the premises of the dog’s owner or under control by leash.
(Ord. 81-4, passed 3-4-1981; Ord. 2004-10, passed 10-20-2004)