[Adopted 5-17-2004 by L.L. No. 2-2004 (Ch. 11 of the 1979 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
HARBOR
To provide food or shelter to any domesticated pets.
OWNER
Any person who harbors or keeps any domesticated pets. In
the event that any such animal found in violation of this article
shall be owned by a person under 18 years of age, the owner shall
be deemed the parent, guardian or head of household of such person.
Any police officer, peace officer, when acting
pursuant to his/her special duties, or Dog Control Officer employed
by or under contract to the Village of Delhi is hereby authorized
or empowered to enforce this article and to receive and act upon citizen
complaints in reference thereto.
[Amended 2-23-2009 by L.L. No. 3-2009]
Unless otherwise provided in § 119
of the Agriculture and Markets Law, a violation of this article shall
be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment for
not more than 15 days, or both.
[Adopted 3-22-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010]
The provisions of this article shall be enforced pursuant to §
106-3 of the Village Code.
Unless otherwise provided by law, a violation of this article
shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment
for not more than 15 days and/or removal of the bees, animals or reptiles.
The costs of removing the bees, animals or reptiles shall be specifically
borne by the offender of this article.