The words hereinafter defined shall have the meaning herein indicated for the purposes of Part 1 of this chapter:
Any dog, bitch or neutered bitch or neutered male dog.
Any dog which has attained the age of seven months or which possesses a set of permanent teeth.
Any establishment wherein or whereon the business of boarding or selling dogs or breeding dogs for sale is carried on, except a pet shop.
When applied to the proprietorship of a dog, shall include every person having a right of property in such dog and every person who has such dog in his keeping. The owner must be at least 18 years of age. If the owner is less than 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian shall become co-owner of said dog(s) and assume full responsibility, in lieu of the minor, in order to comply with provisions in Part 1 of this chapter, which includes obtaining a license under the name(s) of either the parent or guardian or under both the parent and minor or guardian and minor.
Any room or group of rooms, cage or exhibition pen in which dogs are kept or displayed.
An establishment for the confinement of dogs seized under the provisions of Part 1 of this chapter or otherwise.
An official annually appointed by the Township Council. This official shall be charged with the issuance of license and registration tags and the collection of all due fees and shall make proper records of all transactions. (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.2)
Any dog which has been trained to aid or assist sightless or blind human beings to safely navigate.
Any establishment where dogs are received, housed and distributed without charge.
Any dog which has attacked or bitten or constitutes any other physical threat to a human being or other domestic animal.