The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
To forsake an animal entirely or to neglect or refuse to
provide or perform the legal obligations for care and support of an
animal by its owner.
Not on the premises of the owner and not under custody, charge
or possession of the owner or keeper. A police dog or police horse,
while in use by a law enforcement agency, shall not be deemed to be
at large.
Shall have the meaning of a writ to appear in the Tribal
Court of Law.
The quality or condition of being cruel or an act that deliberately
causes pain and distress.
Immediate and continuous physical control of an animal at
all times such as by means of a fence, leash, cord or chain of sufficient
strength to restrain the same.
Any equine or bovine animal, goat, sheep, swine, dog, cat,
poultry or other domesticated beast or bird.
Any person that owns, possesses or has custody or controls,
or gives shelter, feeds, confines, boards, keeps, houses or is in
charge of or tends any animal.
A State of Michigan license certificate issued pursuant to
this chapter.
A State of Michigan license tag issued pursuant to this chapter.
Any person who is licensed to engage in the practice of veterinary
medicine.
Any ordinance relating to the control of or cruelty to animals
enacted by the Tribal Council, the violation of which is a civil infraction.
Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association,
trust, estate or other legal entity or business unit.
Any animal that unreasonably annoys human beings, endangers
the life or health of other animals or persons, or substantially interferes
with the rights of persons other than their owners to enjoyment of
life or property. The term "public nuisance animal" shall mean and
include, but is not limited to, any animal that:
Is repeatedly found at large;
Damages the property of anyone other than its owner;
Chases vehicles;
Makes excessive disturbing noises, including but not limited
to continued or repeated howling, barking, whining or other utterances
causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance or discomfort to the neighbors
or to others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is
kept or harbored;
Is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare
by virtue of the number or types of animals kept or harbored; or
Attacks other animals.
The act or process of registering your animal with the NHBP
Police Department.
A building such as the owner's dwelling; or
A kennel which measures a minimum of four feet by eight feet,
which does not share common fencing with the perimeter of the premises,
and which consists of a top and sides made from at least 11 gauge
chain-link wire and secured to a concrete floor by embedding the wire
in the concrete by using galvanized or steel pipe and ties.
A structure with three sides, a roof and a floor, which protects
the animals from conditions such as rain, sun and other weather elements.
The NHBP Police Department.
Any NHBP police officer.
