As used in this article, the following shall
have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears
from the context:
CARRIER PIGEON
Homing and racing pigeons which have the name of the owner
stamped upon the wing or tail, or are banded upon the leg with the
name or initials of the owner or with an identification or registration
number stamped on the band.
LOFT
Any structure in which carrier pigeons are housed.
RACING PIGEON
Any pigeon registered with any national pigeon racing organization.
Any person to whom the Animal Control Officer
has issued a carrier pigeon permit may erect and maintain a loft of
carrier or racing pigeons in the Borough of Catasauqua.
Any owner of carrier pigeons, to whom the Animal
Control Officer has issued a carrier pigeon permit, or person acting
for him, having in his charge or possession and under his restraint
and control carrier pigeons, shall be allowed to fly the pigeons for
necessary exercise and training, but not more at any one time than
25 pairs.
Any owner of carrier pigeons to whom the Board
has issued a carrier pigeon permit shall permit employees or officials
of the Borough of Catasauqua and the Board to enter upon their property
for the purpose of making an inspection of pigeons and lofts at reasonable
times.
[Amended 4-1-2013 by Ord. No. 1288]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate
any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced
to pay a fine not exceeding $300; and/or undergo imprisonment for
a term not to exceed 90 days. Each day that a violation of this article
continues shall constitute a separate offense. Any person found guilty
of violating an ordinance shall be assessed court costs and reasonable
attorneys’ fees incurred by the Borough in the enforcement proceedings.