As used in this article, unless otherwise expressly stated or unless
the context or subject matter otherwise requires, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AT LARGE
Any dog that is unleashed and 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:
(1)
A guide dog actually leading a blind person;
(2)
A police work dog in use for police work;
(3)
Accompanied by its owner or other responsible person and is
actively engaged in hunting or training for hunting on unposted land
or on posted land with the permission of the owner of the land;
(4)
A hearing dog aiding a hearing-impaired person; or
(5)
A service dog aiding a person with a disability.
CLERK
The Clerk of the Town of Manlius.
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, explosives, ignitable liquids, firearms, cadavers,
or school or correctional facility contraband. Owner must provide
a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official
agency.
DOG
Any member of the species Canis familiaris.
DOG CONTROL OFFICER
Any individual or governmental entity appointed by a municipality
to assist in the enforcement of this article or any authorized officer,
agent or employee of an incorporated humane society or similar incorporated
dog protective association under contract with a municipality 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 within the state during the period
such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose. Owner must provide
a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official
agency.
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. Owner must provide a certificate
of training or other proof of training from an official agency.
IDENTIFICATION TAG
A tag issued by the Town which sets forth an identification
number, together with the name of the Town, the state of New York,
contact information, including telephone number for the Town and such
other information as the Town Clerk deems appropriate.
INDENTIFIED DOG
Any dog carrying an identification tag as provided in this
article.
OWNER
For purposes of this chapter, any person who has exclusive
custody of a dog or who harbors or keeps any dog for a period of more
than 30 consecutive days.
OWNER OF RECORD
The person in whose name any dog was last licensed, pursuant
to this article.
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 purposes. Owner must provide a certificate of
training or other proof of training from an official agency.
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. Owner must provide
a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official
agency.
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. Owner must
provide a certificate of training or other proof of training from
an official agency.
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; provided, however, that such services provided by
said dog shall be performed without charge or fee. Owner must provide
a certificate of training or other proof of training from an official
agency.