The following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
ANIMAL SHELTER
A facility which is used to house or contain animals and
which is owned, operated or maintained by an incorporated humane society,
animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals
or other not-for-profit organization devoted to the welfare, protection
and humane treatment of such animals.
DOG CONTROL AGENT
An individual employed by the County or employed by an independent
contractor of the County for the purpose of enforcing dog control
laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
PRIMARY ENCLOSURE
Any structure used or designed for use to restrict a dog
to a limited amount of space, including, but not limited to, a room,
pen, cage, compartment or hutch.
RETAIL DOG OUTLET
Any premises where dogs are sold, or offered or maintained
for sale, on a retail basis. The term shall not include:
A.
Dogs which are produced and raised on such premises and are
sold, offered or maintained for sale by a person who resides on such
premises;
B.
The selling of a single litter of puppies or any part thereof
during a calendar year; or
C.
Any publicly operated or private, charitable or nonprofit animal
shelter, pound, humane society, or animal rescue organization.