The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the licensing
and identification of dogs, the control and protection of the dog
population and the protection of persons, property, and domestic animals
from dog attack, damage, habitual barking and other detrimental impacts
within the unincorporated area of the Town of Cornwall.
As used in this chapter, unless otherwise expressly stated,
the following words shall have the meanings indicated:
The delivery of any dog seized or surrendered to any natural
person 18 years of age or older, for the limited purpose of harboring
a pet.
Any dog that is unleashed and on property open to the public
or is unleashed and on private property not owned or leased by the
owner of the dog, unless permission for such presence has been obtained
from the owner or lessee of the property.
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.
Any individual appointed by the Town of Cornwall to enforce
this chapter.
To bring about death by a humane method.
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 Town of Cornwall during
the period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.
To provide food or shelter to any 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 Town of Cornwall during the period
such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.
A tag which sets forth an official identification number
as required by the provisions of this chapter.
Seizing a dog and placing it in a pound or shelter.
Any person who is the legal owner of a dog or who harbors
a dog. In the event any dog found to be in violation of this chapter
shall be owned by a person less than 18 years of age, the owner shall
be deemed to be the parent or guardian of such person or the head
of the household in which said person resides.
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.
An establishment for the confinement of dogs seized either
under the provisions of this chapter or otherwise.
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.
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 Town of Cornwall
during the period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.
Any dog which has been honorably discharged from the United
States Armed Services.
Any dog that is trained to aid in the search for missing
persons, is actually used for such purpose and is registered with
the State of New York; provided, however, that such services provided
by said dog shall be performed without charge or fee.
Article II of this chapter shall not apply to any dog confined to the premises of any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of breeding or raising dogs for profit and licensed as a Class A dealer under the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, provided that such person, firm or corporation has obtained a certificate of exemption from the Town Clerk. Application for such certificate shall be made annually to the Town Clerk and shall be accompanied by a fee of $250.
