[Adopted 10-4-2004 by L.L. No. 4-2004]
The purpose and intent of this article shall
be to preserve the public peace of the Village and to contribute to
the public welfare and the preservation and protection of property
and the inhabitants. Any cat running at large in violation of the
provisions of this article is declared to be a public nuisance and
shall be dealt with pursuant to this article.
A.
KEEP OR HARBOR
OWN
OWNER
PARENTS LIABILITY
RUNNING AT LARGE
As used in this article, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
Habitually permitting to remain or to be lodged or to be
fed within the house, store, yard, enclosure or other place.
Any person or persons, firm, association, or corporation
owning, keeping, harboring, having charge, custody or control of a
cat.
Any person or persons, firm, association, or corporation
owning, keeping or harboring a cat.
The parent or guardian of any minor claiming ownership of
any cat shall be deemed to be the owner of such animal and shall be
charged with penalties of any violation of this article.
Shall mean off the premises of the owner and not under control
of the owner or a member of his or her immediate family.
B.
"Cat" shall apply to both male and female.
The Schuyler County Sheriff and/or New York
State Police shall enforce this article and are given the authority
to enforce the provisions of this article by issuance of a summons
or appearance ticket. This article shall also be enforced by any other
agency designated by the Village of Montour Falls.
A violation of this article shall be deemed
an offense, and a person convicted of any violation shall be liable
to pay a fine of not more than $250 together with the cost of any
property damaged, injured, or destroyed. Should the Village of Montour
Falls authorize any other agency to enforce these provisions, the
owner shall also be liable for any fees requested by the agency.