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 North Hempstead
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 14. Dogs

  § 14-2. Definitions.  

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  • Unless otherwise expressly provided, for the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings herein indicated:
    AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW
    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.
    ANIMAL WARDEN
    An individual appointed by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead to assist in the enforcement of this chapter.
    CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
    The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, or his duly authorized representative.
    DIRECTOR OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER
    The person appointed by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead to act as administrative officer of the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter.
    DOG
    Male and female members of the species canis familiaris.
    HARBOR
    To provide food or shelter to any dog.
    IDENTIFICATION TAG
    A tag issued by the Town Clerk which sets forth the identification number, together with the name of the Town and state, the telephone number of the Town Clerk and any other information deemed necessary by the Town Clerk.
    OWNER
    The owner of record or any person who harbors any dog. If the "owner" of a dog shall be under the age of 18 years, the parent or guardian of such person shall be deemed the "owner."
    [Amended 11-16-2010 by L.L. No. 14-2010]
    OWNER OF RECORD
    The person in whose name a dog was last licensed pursuant to this chapter.
    [Amended 11-16-2010 by L.L. No. 14-2010]
    PERSON
    An individual, firm, partnership, unincorporated association, corporation or any other legal entity.
    [Amended 11-16-2010 by L.L. No. 14-2010]
    POSSESSOR
    A person having custody or control of any dog.
    PUBLIC PROPERTY
    A place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access and includes, but is not limited to, sidewalks, streets, transportation facilities, schools, places of amusement, parks and playgrounds.
    VICIOUS DOGS
    [Added 9-19-1995 by L.L. No. 8-1995; amended 3-9-2004 by L.L. No. 1-2004]
    A. 
    Any dog owned, harbored or trained primarily or in part for the purpose of dog fighting;
    B. 
    Any dog owned, harbored or trained primarily or in part for the purpose of attacking a human being or domestic animal upon command.
    Editor's Note: This local law provided an effective date of 1-1-2011.
Added 11-16-2010 by L.L. No. 14-2010