As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
[Amended 5-21-1984 by L.L. No. 2-1984; 8-20-2001 by L.L. No. 10-2001; 6-20-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005; 12-6-2010 by L.L. No. 10-2010
ADOPTION
The delivery to any natural person 18 years of age or older,
for the limited purpose of harboring a pet, of any dog, seized or
surrendered.
AT LARGE
Standing, running, walking or otherwise roaming about without
being restricted or restrained by a leash, rope, cord or chain attached
to a fixed, immovable object or held by a person of sufficient size,
strength and ability to effectively control and restrict the movements
of such dog. No dog shall be deemed to be at large if it is:
(1)
Upon property owned or leased by the owner or other person having
custody of the dog;
(2)
Upon property owned or leased by any other person with the consent
of such person;
(3)
A guide dog actually leading a blind person; or
(4)
Accompanied by and under the control of its owner or other responsible
person and actively engaged in hunting during hunting season or training
for hunting on unposted land or on posted land with the permission
of the owner of the land.
DETECTION DOG
Any dog that is trained and is actually used for such purposes
or is undergoing training to be used for the purpose of detecting
controlled substances, explosive, ignitable liquids, firearms, cadavers,
or school or correctional facility contraband.
DOG
Any member of the species canis familiaris.
DOG CONTROL OFFICER
Any individual appointed by the Town of Onondaga to assist
in the enforcement of this article and Article 7 of the New York State
Agriculture and Markets Law or any authorized officer, agent or employee
of an incorporated humane society or similar incorporated dog protective
association under contract with the Town of Onondaga to assist in
the enforcement of this article.
GUIDE DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid a person who is blind and
is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized
guide dog training center located with the state during the period
such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.
HARBOR
To provide food or shelter to any dog.
HEARING DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid a person with a hearing impairment
and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized
training center located within the state during the period such dog
is being trained or bred for such purpose.
IDENTIFICATION TAG
A tag which sets forth an official identification number,
as required by the provisions of this article.
IDENTIFIED DOG
Any dog carrying an identification tag, as provided in Article
7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law.
OWNER
Any person who keeps, harbors, or is in lawful custody, of
any dog.
OWNER OF RECORD
The person in whose name any dog was last licensed pursuant
to this article and/or Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law,
except that if any license is issued on application of a person under
18 years of age, the owner of record shall be deemed to be the parent
or guardian of such person.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, partnership, association or
other organized group of persons, municipality, or other legal entity.
PERSON WITH A DISABILITY
Any person with a disability as that term is defined in Subdivision
21 of § 292 of the Executive Law.
POLICE WORK DOG
Any dog owned or harbored by any state or municipal police
department or any state or federal law enforcement agency, which has
been trained to aid law enforcement officers and is actually being
used for police work.
RECOGNIZED REGISTRY ASSOCIATION
Any registry association that operates on a nationwide basis,
issues numbered registration certificates and keeps such records as
may be required by the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture
and Markets.
SERVICE DOG
Any dog that has been or is being individually trained to
do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability,
provided that the dog is or will be owned by such person or that person's
parent, guardian or other legal representative.
THERAPY DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid the emotional and physical
health of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes and
other settings and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned
by a recognized training center located within the state during the
period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.
WAR DOG
Any dog which has been honorably discharged from the United
States armed services.
WORKING SEARCH DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid in the search for missing
persons, is actually used for such purpose and is registered with
the Department of Agriculture and Markets; provided, however, that
such services are rendered by said dog without charge or fee.