As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company,
society, association, or any organized group of persons, whether incorporated
or not.
This article shall be enforced by the Office of the Albany County
Sheriff and may also be enforced by any police officer, peace officer,
firefighter, emergency medical technician, local dog control or animal
control officer, a veterinarian or a veterinarian technician with
jurisdiction within Albany County.
A violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine of
not more than $150 for a first offense, by a fine of not more than
$300 for a second offense and by a fine of not more than $500 for
a third or subsequent offense.
This article shall apply to all actions occurring on or after
the effective date of this article.