The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson finds that the uncontrolled
behavior of licensed and unlicensed animals has caused physical harm
to persons, damage to property and nuisances within the Village. The
purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety and well-being
of persons and property.
This chapter is enacted pursuant to the provisions of § 122
of Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law.
The title of this chapter shall be the "Animal Control Law of
the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ANIMAL
Includes male and female, licensed and unlicensed, members
of any species of pet or livestock kept within the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.
OWNER
Any person who harbors or keeps an animal. In the event that
any animal found in violation of this chapter shall be owned by a
person under 18 years of age, the owner shall be deemed to be the
parent or guardian of such person (or the head of the household in
which said person resides). Any person owning or harboring an animal
for a period of one week prior to the filing of any complaint charging
a violation of this chapter shall be held and deemed to be the owner
of such animal for the purpose of this chapter.
RUN AT LARGE
To be on a public place or on land other than that of the
owner while not in the control of the owner or the owner's agent
and without the knowledge, consent or approval of the owner of such
lands.
[Amended 10-27-1997 by L.L. No. 6-1997]
Any person upon whose property a violation of this chapter occurs or who is aggrieved by any prohibited activity by any animal under §
89-5, or any Animal Control Officer, peace officer or member of the Rensselaer County Sheriff's or New York Police forces in whose presence a violation of this chapter occurs, may file a complaint under oath with a Justice of the Town of Schodack specifying the nature of the violation, the date thereof, a description of the animal and the name and residence, if known, of the owner of such animal. Said Justice shall order a hearing to be held after giving due notice to the complainant and to the owner of the animal. Such complaint may serve as the basis for enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 10-27-1997 by L.L. No. 6-1997]
Unless otherwise provided by Article 7 of the Agriculture and
Markets Law, a violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be
punishable by a fine of up to $250, imprisonment for up to 15 days,
or both such fine and imprisonment.