This article shall be known as the "Dog Licensing Law of the
Town of Marilla."
The purpose of this article is to replace the former licensing
system that was controlled by the State of New York with a local licensing
system.
This article shall be known as and may be cited as the "Dog
Control Law of the Town of Marila."
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AT LARGE
Any dog that is on property open to the public or is on private property not owned or leased by the owner of the dog unless permission for such presence has been obtained. No dog shall be deemed to be at large if it is a guide dog actually leading a blind person, a police work dog in use for police work, or a dog accompanied by its owner or other responsible person and which is actively engaged in hunting or training for hunting on unposted land or posted land with the permission of the owner of the land or leashed as prescribed by §
163-6.
HARBORER
The person who provides sustenance and shelter for any dog,
whether or not such person shall be the owner.
OWNER
The person who is recorded in the Town Clerk's office
as the applicant for the license for a dog, if such animal shall be
licensed, or the person who provides sustenance and shelter for such
animal.
No person shall hinder, resist or oppose any properly designated
official or representative of the Town in the performance of his duties
under this article.
In the event that the owner or harborer shall be a minor under
the age of 16 years, then the head of the household in which such
minor resides shall be deemed to have the care, custody and control
of said dog and shall be responsible for any acts in violation of
this article.
No officer, agent or employee of the Town of Marilla shall render
himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons
or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge
of his duties under this article. Any suit brought against any officer,
agent or employee of the Town of Marilla as the result of any act
required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this article
shall be defended by the Town Attorney until the final determination
of the proceedings thereon.