§ 5-31. Definitions.

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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

"Animal control officer" shall mean any person, including an officer of any organization or agent thereof, designated by the city council as the enforcement agency of this chapter.

"At large" shall mean off the premises of the owner and not under the control of any person either by leash, cord, chain or other physical constraint.

"Cat" shall mean any member of any breed of the species Felis domestica.

"Dog" shall mean any member of any breed of the species Canis familiaris.

"Humane officer" shall mean an animal control officer whose duties include the maintenance of impounded animals at an animal shelter established for such purpose.

"Owner" shall mean any person having or exercising any rights of property in a dog or cat, including the right of possession as a keeper or custodian with or without pay.

(Code 1966, § 5-13)

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Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.

                    
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