Unless otherwise expressly provided, for the purpose of this chapter,
the following terms shall have the meanings herein indicated:
The Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New York in effect
as of the effective date of this chapter and as amended thereafter.
The animal shelter or shelters now or hereafter designated by resolution
of the Village Board to seize, restrain, confine or impound, offer for adoption
or otherwise dispose of, pursuant to the Agriculture and Markets Law and this
chapter, unleashed, unidentified or unlicensed dogs found or apprehended within
the village.
The person or persons appointed from time to time by resolution of
the Village Board to assist in the enforcement of the Agriculture and Markets
Law and this chapter within the village limits.
The chief administrator, officer or person in charge of the animal
shelter or shelters designated by the Village Board to receive and process,
pursuant to law, unleashed, unidentified or unlicensed dogs found within the
village.
Male or female members of the species Canis familiaris.
To provide food or shelter to any dog or animal.
The owner of record or any person who owns, possesses or harbors
any dog or animal. If the owner of a dog shall be under the age of 16 years,
the parent or guardian of such person shall be deemed the owner.
The person in whose name a dog or animal was last licensed pursuant
to the Agriculture and Markets Law.
Any individual, corporation, partnership or association.
Any person having custody or control of any dog or animal.
A place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has
access, including but not limited to sidewalks, streets, transportation facilities,
schools, shopping centers, places of amusement, parks and playgrounds.
The Town of North Hempstead.
