[Adopted by L.L. No. 7-2002]
The Town of Highland Town Board may, by resolution and for good
cause, waive any of the requirements contained herein or establish
classes of exemption.
[Adopted 11-9-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ADOPT
The delivery to any natural person 18 years of age or older,
for the purpose of harboring a dog, seized or surrendered, or any
cat from the Town's animal shelter.
CLERK
The Town Clerk, or Deputy Town Clerk, of the Town of Highland,
where licenses are to be validated or issued.
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.
DOG
Any member of the species Canis familiaris.
GEESE DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid the Animal/Dog Control Officer
in control of geese within the boundaries of the Town.
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 of New York during
the period such dog is being trained or bred.
HARBOR
To provide food or shelter to any dog or cat.
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 of New York during the period
such dog is being trained or bred for such training.
IDENTIFICATION TAG
A tag which sets forth an identification number, as required
by the provisions set forth in this article.
OWNER
Any person who harbors or keeps any dog or cat.
PERSON WITH DISABILITY
Any person with a disability as that term is defined in subdivision
22 of Section 292 of the New York State Executive Law.
POLICE WORK DOG
Any dog owned or harbored by any 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.
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 home, 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 of New York
during the period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.
TOWN
Town of Highland, including incorporated areas.
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 and is actually used for such purposes; provided, however,
that such services provided by said dog shall be performed without
charge or fee.