Town of DeWitt, NY Part 3 Cats

[Adopted 7-14-2008 by L.L. No. 5-2008]

Article I Cat Control

§ 77-17 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Cat Control Act of the Town of DeWitt."

§ 77-18 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

CAT

Any cat, regardless of sex, age or ownership status.

DOMESTICATED

Any cat kept in or about the residence of the owner which is not viscous, dangerous or otherwise obnoxious, objectionable or offensive.

HARBORING

Maintaining control over a cat by housing, feeding, treating, bathing and/or exerting any other type of influence over it.

HOMELESS OR ABANDONED CAT

Any cat found outdoors which is not or does not appear to be domesticated.

OUTDOORS

Any unsecured portion of a premises in which a cat can move at will.

OWNER

Every person having a right of property in a cat and every person who has a cat in his or her keeping or who harbors a cat or the adult member of a family in which a minor owner of a cat resides.

§ 77-19 Applicability.

This article shall apply to all cats within the Town of DeWitt, exclusive of the Village of East Syracuse.

§ 77-20 Restricted acts.

A. No cat shall be fed outdoors unless the owner of such cat is present.

B. No cat shall cause damage or destruction to property or commit a nuisance upon the premises of a person other than the owner or person harboring such cat.

§ 77-21 Penalties for offenses.

Except as otherwise provided for in the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, a violation of this article shall constitute an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 or 10 days in jail or both. Each day's violation shall be considered a new and separate offense subject to a separate penalty.