As used in this article, the following terms
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 Borough Secretary has
issued a carrier pigeon permit may erect and maintain a loft of carrier
or racing pigeons in the Borough of New Freedom.
Any owner of carrier pigeons to whom the Borough
Secretary has issued a carrier pigeon permit, or person acting for
him, having in his charge or possession and under 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 Borough
Secretary has issued a carrier pigeon permit shall permit employees
or officials of the Borough to enter upon their property for the purpose
of making an inspection of pigeons and lofts at reasonable times.
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 $600 and/or to undergo imprisonment for
a term not to exceed 90 days. Each day that a violation of this article
continues shall constitute a separate offense.