As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following
respective meanings:
CLERK
The Queensbury Town Clerk.
DOG
Any member of the species Canis familiaris.
DOG CONTROL OFFICER
Any individual appointed by the Town Board to administer and enforce this chapter and Article
7 of the State Agriculture and Markets Law and/or any authorized officer, agent or employee of an incorporated humane society or similar incorporated dog protective association under contract with the Town to assist in the administration and enforcement of this chapter and Article
7 of the State Agriculture and Markets Law.
EUTHANIZE
To bring about death by a humane method.
GUIDE DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid a person who is blind, and
is actually used for such purpose, or any dog during the period such
dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.
HARBOR
To provide food or shelter to any dog.
HEARING DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid a person who is deaf or hard
of hearing, and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog during
the period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.
IDENTIFICATION TAG
A tag issued by the Town of Queensbury in connection with
the licensing of a dog, which sets forth an identification number,
together with the name of the municipality, the State of New York,
contact information, including telephone number, for the municipality
and such other information as the Town deems appropriate.
IDENTIFIED DOG
Any dog carrying an identification tag as defined above.
OWNER
Any person who harbors or keeps any dog.
OWNER OF RECORD
The person in whose name any dog was last licensed pursuant
to this chapter, except that if any license is 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 or if the owner of record
has filed a statement pursuant to the Agriculture and Markets Law
§ 112, 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.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, partnership, association or
other organized group of persons, or other legal entity.
RUN AT LARGE
To be in a public place or on private land without the knowledge,
consent, and approval of the owner of such lands.
SERVICE DOG
Any dog that has been or is being individually trained to
do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability.
TOWN
The Town of Queensbury.