As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CATS
Shall include domesticated and feral cats.
MAINTAIN
Shall include the provision of food or shelter to any cat.
The provisions of this article do not apply to cats held by
licensed research facilities or by veterinary establishments, where
cats are received or kept for diagnostic purposes, research, or medical
treatments.
The Mayor of the Township of Kingwood shall have the power to
appoint an Animal Control Officer, whose duty it shall be to enforce
the provisions of this article.
[Amended 11-4-2021 by Ord. No. 21-20-2021]
Any person who fails or refuses to comply with this article, and any person who refuses to show proof of current unexpired vaccination to anyone authorized to perform any duty under this article, shall be subject to the penalty provisions in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II, General Penalties, of the Township Code for each offense, to be recovered by and in the name of the Township of Kingwood. Ownership or maintenance of each cat that has not been properly inoculated against rabies shall constitute a separate violation under this article.