As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
CARRIER PIGEON
Homing and racing pigeons which have the name of the owner
stamped upon the wing or tail, or are banded upon the leg with the
name or initials of the owner or with an identification or registration
number stamped on the band.
LOFT
Any structure in which carrier pigeons are housed.
RACING PIGEON
Any pigeon registered with any national pigeon racing organization.
Any person to whom the authorized officer has issued a carrier
pigeon permit may erect and maintain a loft of carrier or racing pigeons
in the Township of North Versailles.
Any owner of carrier pigeons to whom the authorized officer
has issued a carrier pigeon permit, or person acting for him, having
in his charge or possession and under restraint and control carrier
pigeons, shall be allowed to fly the pigeons for necessary exercise
and training, but not more at any one time than 25 pairs.
Any owner of carrier pigeons to whom the Board has issued a
carrier pigeon permit shall permit employees or officials of the Township
and the Board to enter upon their property for the purpose of making
an inspection of pigeons and lofts at reasonable times.
[Amended 8-15-1988 by Ord. No. 867]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine not exceeding $600 and/or to undergo imprisonment for a term
not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this article continues
shall constitute a separate offense.