As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ANIMAL SHELTER
Any premises designated by the County of Allegheny or the
Borough for the purposes of impounding and caring for all animals
found running at large.
CERTIFICATE OF SOURCE
Any document from a Borough or County of Allegheny shelter,
humane agency or nonprofit rescue organization declaring itself to
be the source of the dog, cat, or rabbit on the premises of a pet
shop, retail business, or other commercial establishment. The certificate
of source shall include the name and address of the source organization;
the name and address of the pet shop, retail business or other commercial
establishment; and a written description, photograph, and license
number (if applicable) of each dog, cat or rabbit identified.
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
Any for-profit business enterprise, including a sole proprietorship.
This term includes, but is not limited to, businesses engaged in retail
or wholesale commerce related to dogs, cats, and rabbits; grooming
parlors; canine day care; and boarding facilities.
HUMANE AGENCY
An animal protection or animal welfare organization authorized
to enforce Section 5511 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code.
NONPROFIT RESCUE ORGANIZATION
Any Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation that is exempt from
taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), whose mission
and practice is, in whole or in significant part, the rescue and placement
of dogs, cats, or rabbits, or any nonprofit organization that is not
exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)
but whose mission is, in whole or in significant part, the rescue
and placement of dogs, cats, or rabbits and which is currently an
active rescue partner with a Borough or County of Allegheny shelter
or humane society.
PET SHOP
Any business or person that acquires dogs, cats, rabbits
or any other animal for the purpose of resale, whether as owner, agent
or consignee.
Every separate act committed in violation of this article shall
constitute a separate and distinct offense and shall be punishable
by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or a term of imprisonment not to
exceed 30 days.