For the purposes of this article the following
definitions shall apply:
ANIMALS
Horses, ponies, goats, swine, cattle, sheep, donkeys, llamas,
alpacas, mules and all other birds and mammals which are kept or harbored
as domesticated animals, provided that the following shall not be
considered animals: dogs, cats, rodentera up to five in number, exotic
birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
COOP
Small structure for the keeping and housing of live pigeons.
FOWL
Chickens, pigeons, doves, capons, hens, turkeys, pheasants,
guinea fowl, ducks, roosters and geese.
PERSON
Every individual, partnership, corporation, firm, association
or group.
PIGEON
A member of the family Columbidae, and includes racing pigeons,
fancy pigeons, and sporting pigeons as defined in this section.
A.
RACING PIGEONA pigeon which through selective breeding has developed the distinctive physical and mental characteristics as to enable it to return to its home after having been released a considerable distance therefrom and which is accepted as such by the American Racing Pigeon Union or the International Federation of Racing Pigeon Fanciers, also commonly known as "racing homer," "homing pigeon" or "carrier pigeon."
B.
FANCY PIGEONA pigeon which through past breeding has developed certain distinctive physical and performing characteristics as to be clearly identified and accepted as such by the National Pigeon Association, the American Pigeon Club or the Rare Breeds Pigeon Club. Examples: fantails, pouters and trumpeters.
C.
SPORTING PIGEONA pigeon which through selective past breeding has developed the ability to fly in a distinctive manner, such as aerial acrobatics or endurance flying. Examples: rollers and tipplers.
RODENTERA
Include domestic rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters,
chinchillas and other members of the rodentera family.
Any person whose application for a license or
license renewal has been denied may request a hearing before the Board
of Health by submitting a written request within 10 days of said denial.
The Board of Health shall set a time and place for said hearing within
30 days of receipt of the request.
The Animal Inspector or the Lowell Board of
Health or its authorized agents may enter and inspect any property
or coop at any reasonable time for the purpose of investigating either
an actual or suspected violation or to ascertain compliance or noncompliance
with this article.
The Animal Inspector may, in lieu of charging
any pigeon owner with a violation of this article, issue a written
order allowing the owner 10 days to correct the conditions.
Any person who violates any provision of this
article shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $300 for each
violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.