Town of Manlius, NY Article I Definitions

§ 44-1 Title.

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Animal Control Law of the Town of Manlius, New York."

§ 44-2 Definitions.

A. As used in this article, unless otherwise expressly stated or unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

AT LARGE

Any dog that is unleashed and on property open to the public or is on private property not owned or leased by the owner of the dog unless permission for such presence has been obtained. No dog shall be deemed to be at large if it is:

(1) A guide dog actually leading a blind person;

(2) A police work dog in use for police work;

(3) Accompanied by its owner or other responsible person and is actively engaged in hunting or training for hunting on unposted land or on posted land with the permission of the owner of the land;

(4) A hearing dog aiding a hearing-impaired person; or

(5) A service dog aiding a person with a disability.

CLERK

The Clerk of the Town of Manlius.

DETECTION DOG

Any dog that is trained and is actually used for such purposes or is undergoing training to be used for the purpose of detecting controlled substances, explosives, ignitable liquids, firearms, cadavers, or school or correctional facility contraband. Owner must provide a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official agency.

DOG

Any member of the species Canis familiaris.

DOG CONTROL OFFICER

Any individual or governmental entity appointed by a municipality to assist in the enforcement of this article or any authorized officer, agent or employee of an incorporated humane society or similar incorporated dog protective association under contract with a municipality to assist in the enforcement of this article.

GUIDE DOG

Any dog that is trained to aid a person who is blind and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized guide dog training center located within the state during the period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose. Owner must provide a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official agency.

HARBOR

To provide food or shelter to any dog.

HEARING DOG

Any dog that is trained to aid a person with a hearing impairment and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized training center located within the state during the period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose. Owner must provide a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official agency.

IDENTIFICATION TAG

A tag issued by the Town which sets forth an identification number, together with the name of the Town, the state of New York, contact information, including telephone number for the Town and such other information as the Town Clerk deems appropriate.

INDENTIFIED DOG

Any dog carrying an identification tag as provided in this article.

MUNICIPALITY

The Town of Manlius.

OWNER

For purposes of this chapter, any person who has exclusive custody of a dog or who harbors or keeps any dog for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.

OWNER OF RECORD

The person in whose name any dog was last licensed, pursuant to this article.

PERSON WITH A DISABILITY

Any person with a disability as that term is defined in Subdivision 21 of § 292 of the Executive Law.

POLICE WORK DOG

Any dog owned or harbored by any state or municipal police department or any state or federal law enforcement agency, which has been trained to aid law enforcement officers and is actually being used for police work purposes. Owner must provide a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official agency.

SERVICE DOG

Any dog that has been or is being individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, provided that the dog is or will be owned by such person or that person's parent, guardian or other legal representative. Owner must provide a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official agency.

THERAPY DOG

Any dog that is trained to aid the emotional and physical health of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes and other settings and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized training center located within the state during the period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose. Owner must provide a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official agency.

WAR DOG

Any dog which has been honorably discharged from the United States armed services.

WORKING SEARCH DOG

Any dog that is trained to aid in the search for missing persons, is actually used for such purpose and is registered with the department; provided, however, that such services provided by said dog shall be performed without charge or fee. Owner must provide a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official agency.

B. All other words and phrases used in this article shall, for the purpose of this article, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by § 108 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, which law is hereby adopted by the Town.