[Amended 8-11-1992 by L.L. No. 4-1992; 9-13-1994 by L.L. No. 8-1994; 6-19-2001 by L.L. No. 11-2001; 4-16-2002 by L.L. No. 11-2002; 12-14-2010 by L.L. No. 30-2010]
(A)Â
It is
the intention of the Town Board to safeguard the health, safety and
welfare of town residents and the public-at-large by providing for
the rabies vaccination, seizure, disposal, and supervision of animals
within the Town of Huntington, and by prohibiting the ownership, possession,
harboring and maintenance of certain wild and dangerous animals.
(B)Â
The Town
Board intends to control and regulate the disposal of dead animals
and biological tissue waste to insure that same is performed in a
safe and responsible manner and does not injure the public health
or environment.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
All species of mammals except humans, including dogs, as
well as all species of birds.
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No. 36-2016]
Means an animal which either: (1) in the case of dogs, is
not under effective restraint or confinement; or (2) in the case of
animals other than dogs or cats, is not in the immediate presence
and under the effective control of its owner or custodian; or (3)
is tethered or leashed on any street, or other public place, not set
aside for such tethering or leashing for a period of longer than 15
minutes, or in such a way as to block a public walkway or thoroughfare;
or (4) is pastured, tethered, tied or otherwise present on private
property or in any public area without the consent of the owner or
occupant; or (5) is in any place or position with the capacity to
injure persons, property and/or other animals; or (6) fights, bites,
or causes harm to any other animal or person unless such animal or
person has entered the private property owned by, or in the possession
of, the person owning or controlling the offending animal without
permission; or (7) is not on the private property owned by, or in
the possession of, the person owning or harboring the animal and is
not wearing a required identification tag; or (8) is left at any place
without provision for its care as outlined in this Chapter.
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No. 36-2016]
An individual who is authorized to enforce the provisions
of this chapter pertaining to dogs and other animals, and includes
a Dog Control Officer as defined in Article 7 of the New York State
Agriculture and Markets Law or successor law.
To reduce a dead animal to ashes by incineration.
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No. 36-2016]
Any member of the species canis familiaris.
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No. 36-2016]
Any dog that may be trained to aid a person with an emotional
disability by providing comfort and support and is actually used for
such purpose.
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No. 36-2016]
To bring about death by humane method.
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No. 36-2016]
Any dog that is trained to aid a person who is blind and
is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized
guide dog training center located within the State during the period
such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose. See "Service Dog."
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No. 36-2016]
To provide food or shelter to any dog or animal.
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No. 36-2016]
Any dog that is trained to aid a person with a hearing impairment
and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized
training center within the state during the period such dog is being
trained or bred for such purpose. See "Service Dog."
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No. 36-2016]
A tag issued by the Town Clerk which sets forth the license
number together with the name of the Town and State, the telephone
number of the Department of Public Safety, and any other information
deemed necessary by the Town Clerk.
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Weather conditions that are likely to adversely affect the
health and safety of an animal, including, but not limited to, rain,
sleet, ice, snow, wind, temperatures below thirty two (32) degrees
Fahrenheit and above ninety five (95) degrees Fahrenheit, extreme
heat and cold, or other conditions for which the National Weather
Service or other weather services shall issue a weather advisory.
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No. 36-2016]
An area or tract of land within the Town of Huntington designated
by the Town Board to be a place in which a dog or dogs are not required
to be under restraint and may run at large.
Any person who harbors or keeps any dog or other animal.
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The person in whose name any dog was last licensed pursuant
to this chapter, except that if any license was issued on application
of a person under 18 years of age, the owner of record shall be deemed
to be the parent or guardian of such person. If it cannot be determined
in whose name any dog was last licensed, the owner shall be deemed
to be the owner of record of such dog, except that if the owner is
under 18 years of age, the owner of record shall be deemed to be the
parent or guardian of such person.
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Includes all parks, park preserves, playgrounds, athletic
fields, swimming pools, beaches, boardwalks, entrances, approaches,
facilities and other recreational areas, including structures and
buildings, owned or used by the Town.
A person, partnership, corporation, association or other
organized group of persons, business entity, municipality or other
legal entity.
Any special medical needs of an animal due to disease, illness,
injury or breed about which the owner or person with custody or control
of the animal should be reasonably aware.
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Any dog owned or harbored by any state or municipal police
department or any state or federal law enforcement agency, which has
been trained to aid law enforcement officers and is actually being
used for police work purposes.
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An individual who maintains a residence within the Town of
Huntington.
Anyone sixty (60) years of age or over.
Any dog that is trained to aid a person with a disability
and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized
training center located within the state during the period such dog
is being trained or bred for such purpose.
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No. 36-2016]
The area between a highway or roadway and the abutting property
owner's line.
Any dog off the property of the owner without a leash or
any other physical restraint.
A voluntary forfeiture of ownership and possession.
Means providing an animal with adequate food, adequate water
and minimum care as follows:
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ADEQUATE FOODMeans food that is not spoiled or contaminated and is of sufficient quantity and quality to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal and the environment in which it is kept. An animal shall be fed or have food available at least once each day, unless a licensed veterinarian instructs otherwise, or withholding food is in accordance with accepted agricultural or veterinarian practices; and,
ADEQUATE WATERMeans fresh, potable water provided at suitable intervals for the species, and which, in no event, shall exceed 24 hours at any interval. The animal must have access to the water; and
MINIMUM CAREIncludes veterinary care deemed necessary by a reasonably prudent person to relieve distress from injury, neglect or disease.
A rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened
to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement.
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No. 36-2016]
Any dog that may be trained to aid a person who resides in
a hospital, nursing home or other facility by providing affection
and comfort and is actually used for such purpose.
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No. 36-2016]
Animals that are left outdoors in inclement weather without
ready access to, or the ability to enter a house, apartment, building
and/or any other permanent structure in excess of thirty (30) minutes.
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No. 36-2016]
A motor vehicle as defined in § 125 of the Vehicle
and Traffic Law of the State of New York, or a trailer as defined
in § 156 of such law.
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