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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings designated in this section:
Animal control officer means the person or persons employed by the city as its enforcement officer, and shall include any police officer of the city.
At large. Any dog shall be deemed to be at large when he/she is off the property of his/her owner and not under control of a competent person.
City public pound means any premises designated by action of the city for the purpose of impounding and caring for all animals found running at large in violation of this chapter.
Exposed to rabies. A dog has been exposed to rabies within the meaning of this chapter if it has been bitten by, or been exposed to, any animal known to have been infected with rabies.
Kennel means any person engaged in the commercial business of breeding, buying, selling or boarding dogs.
Owner means any person owning, keeping or harboring a dog or dogs.
Restraint. A dog is under restraint within the meaning of this chapter when it is: (1)
Leashed;
(2)
Within a motor vehicle; or
(3)
Within a suitable enclosure.
Spayed female means any bitch which has been operated upon to prevent conception.
(Code 1971, § 3-1)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.