§ 14-3. Licensing of dogs., Chapter 14. Dogs, Code of Ordinances, North Hempstead

No person shall own, possess or harbor a dog four months of age or over within the Town of North Hempstead unless such dog is licensed and identified with a valid identification tag for that dog, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The fact that a dog is without a tag attached to the collar, as provided in this chapter, shall be presumptive evidence that such dog is unlicensed.

Any person seeking to obtain a license for a vicious dog must meet the additional requirements set forth in § 14-20 of this chapter.

Exemptions.

(1)

No license is required for any dog that is under the age of four months and which is not at large, or residing in a pound or shelter maintained by or under contract by the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County or the State of New York, or a duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or a duly incorporated humane society or duly incorporated dog protective services.

(2)

No license is required for service dogs as the term is defined in Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, or successor law. The person owning, possessing or harboring such a dog bears the burden of demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Town Clerk that the dog is a service dog and exempt from licensing.

(3)

No license is required for a dog confined to a public or private hospital devoted solely to the treatment of sick animals, or confined for the purpose of research by any college or other educational or research institution.