Section 6-1-1 Definitions
“Altered” means a spayed female or a neutered male.
“Animal” means any species of fowl, rodent, reptile, fish, mammal, or domestic or wild animals.
“At large” means off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner or secured by physical restraint such as a leash, chain, or rope, or otherwise not confined in a secured enclosure.
“Collar” means a band, chain, harness or suitable device worn around the neck of a dog or other animal to which a license may be affixed.
“Dog” means a member of the Canis familiaris species.
“Enforcement Officer” means a person(s) delegated by the Chief of Police who is responsible for the enforcement of this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder.
“Fowl” means a bird of any kind, domesticated or wild, including poultry.
“Impound” means the act of taking or receiving into custody by an Enforcement Officer any animal for the purpose of confinement in an authorized facility in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
“Harbor” means to provide shelter or sanctuary.
“Livestock” means bovine, equine, sheep, and goats.
“Owner” means any person owning, keeping, possessing, harboring or maintaining an animal or any person acting for the owner or having charge of an animal.
“Poultry” means domestic fowl raised for food or show.
“Pound” means any establishment authorized by the Town for the confinement, maintenance, safekeeping and control of animals that come into the custody of an Enforcement Officer in the performance of his/her official duties.
“Rabies quarantine area” means any area in which a state of emergency has been declared to exist due to the occurrence of rabies in animals in or adjacent to this area.
“Vaccination” means an anti-rabies vaccination using a type of vaccine approved by the State Veterinarian.
“Vermin” means destructive small animals or insects that harm people, livestock, property, or crops and are difficult to control, e.g., rats, fleas, or cockroaches.
“Veterinarian” means any veterinarian licensed to practice in the State of Arizona, or any veterinarian employed in Arizona by a governmental agency.
“Vicious” means aggressive and liable to attack or bite. [Ordinance #315, 2008; prior code § 6-1-1.]