For the purposes of this chapter, the following
terms shall have the following meanings:
ANIMAL
Includes all animals, reptiles, birds or fish unless the
section limits the application to a particular species of animal.
AT LARGE
Any animal not under restraint as defined herein.
BUSINESS DAY
Any day when the office or public entity referred to was
open for the transaction of business.
CAT
All animals, regardless of sex, of the feline species.
DANGEROUS OR VICIOUS ANIMAL
Any animal:
A.
Which shall at any time have bitten any human being; or
B.
Whom the owner or keeper should reasonably know to have dangerous
propensities and to pose a threat to the public; or
C.
Which has been or is trained to attack persons or animals on
command.
DOG
All animals, regardless of sex, of the canine species.
INOCULATION AGAINST RABIES
The injection, subcutaneously or otherwise, as approved by
the Department of Agriculture of canine antirabic vaccine approved
by said Department.
OWNER or KEEPER
A person having a right of property in an animal, who keeps
or harbors such animal, who cares for or who acts as its custodian,
or who knowingly permits an animal to remain on or about any premises
occupied by such person.
POUND
The Sangamon County Pound or other facility approved by the
Chief of Police for the impoundment of animals.
PUBLIC ENTRANCE
The entranceway of a residence or other building closest
to the public street or sidewalk or one which would be reasonably
perceived by the public to be the entrance to the dwelling available
for public use.
RESTRAINT
An animal is under restraint if:
A.
Attached to a leash held by a responsible person;
or
B.
Under the effective voice control of a responsible
person; or
C.
Attached to a structure or fixture in such a
manner that it is unable to reach beyond the limits of the owner's
or keeper's property and is unable to reach or molest service persons
or casual visitors to the owner's or keeper's property using the public
entrance or persons placing mail in the mailbox or delivering newspapers
at the request of the owners; or
D.
Enclosed in a fenced yard from which it is unable
to escape without assistance from a person.
The Police Department of the Village of Williamsville
shall:
A. Exercise the power and perform the duties contained
in this chapter.
B. Impound animals pursuant to provisions of this chapter
at the Sangamon County Animal Pound or other facility approved by
the Chief of Police.