§ 55-4. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

CLERK

The clerk of any county, town, city or village where licenses are validated or issued pursuant to this article.

CONFINED

That such animal is securely confined or restrained and kept on the owner's premises, either within a building, kennel or other suitable enclosure; fastened on a chain, wire, or other effective tether of such length and so arranged that an animal cannot reach or endanger any person or any adjacent premises or on any public street, way or place; or, if the animal is being transported by the owner, that is securely confined in a crate, or other container, or so restrained in a vehicle that it cannot be expected to escape therefrom.

DETECTION DOG

Any dog that is trained and is actually used for such purposes or is undergoing training to be used for the purpose of detecting controlled substances, explosives, ignitable liquids, firearms, cadavers, or school or correctional facility contraband.

DOG

Male, female, member of the species canis familiaris.

DOG CONTROL OFFICER

Any person authorized by the Common Council of the City of Lockport from time to time to enforce the provisions of this chapter or the provisions of the Agriculture and Markets Law.

GUIDE DOG

Any dog that is trained to aid a person who is blind and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized guide dog training center located within the state 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 with a hearing impairment and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized training center located within the state during the period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.

IDENTIFICATION TAG

A tag issued by the licensing municipality 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 licensing municipality deems appropriate.

MUNICIPALITY

Any county, town, city and village.

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 article, 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 provisions of this article, 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, municipality, or other legal entity.

POLICE WORK DOG

Any dog owned or harbored by any state or municipal police department or any state or federal law enforcement agency which has been trained to aid law enforcement officers and is actually being used for police work purposes.

RUNNING AT LARGE

Any dog, licensed or unlicensed, while roaming, running or self-hunting off the property of its owner or custodian and not under the control of the owner or custodian by a leash not exceeding 10 feet in length.

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, provided that the dog is or will be owned by such person or that person's parent, guardian or other legal representative.

THERAPY DOG

Any dog that is trained to aid the emotional and physical health of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes and other settings and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized training center located within the state during the period such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.

WAR DOG

Any dog which has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Services.

WORKING SEARCH DOG

Any dog that is trained to aid in the search for missing persons, is actually used for such purpose and is registered with the department; provided, however, that such services provided by said dog shall be performed without charge or fee.