As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
The Animal Control Officer of the Town of Kingsbury who is specifically
authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
AT LARGE
A dog, dangerous animal or any other animal identified herein off
the premises of the owner and in a public place or on private lands without
the knowledge, consent and approval of the owner of such lands.
CAT
Any member of the feline family regardless of sex.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL
Any animal that conducts itself so as to cause bodily harm and injury
or to put any person in reasonable apprehension of such bodily harm and injury
or any animal which attacks, chases or worries any domestic animal, as defined
in § 108 of Agriculture and Markets Law.
DOG
Any member of the species canis familiaris, regardless of sex.
LEASHED OR RESTRAINED BY A LEASH
The dog is equipped with a collar of sufficient strength attached
to a leash not more than six feet long, which leash shall be held by a person
having sufficient ability to control and restrain the dog by means of the
collar and leash.
OWNER
Includes any person who owns, keeps, harbors or has the care, custody
or control of any dog, dangerous animals or any other animal identified herein.
Dogs, dangerous animals or any other animal identified herein owned by minors
shall be deemed to be in the care, custody and control of the minor's parents
or other head of the household where the minor resides and shall be responsible
for any acts of said dog in violation of this chapter. The term owner shall
also be construed to include any association or corporation owning, harboring,
in possession of or keeping a dog(s) or any other animal identified herein
within the Village.
SERVICE DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid a person with a disability and is
actually used for this purpose, otherwise known as a "guide dog."
POLICE WORK DOG
A dog under the care and control of any law enforcement agency and
is used primary for law enforcement investigations and related work. The provisions
of this chapter shall not apply to any police work dog.