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9 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> this definition,the term"real property of its owner or keMer" shall include any property <br /> owned or occupied by the owner or keeper of such animal but shall not include-any of the <br /> common areas(inciuding.without limitation,walks,drives,recreation and open space <br /> areas,etc.)within any subdivision or multifamily residential_development. <br /> Ggs r r e ^r^ n„ e^tehlislun „t„ kite e,a by he aftifnals ef <br /> Comment[AM2]:Class I and Class If Kennel <br /> definition were moved to the Section Kennels 4- <br /> .„els ef.,„., 71(.)and 4-72(a). <br /> .7e f ar-d a sent—F', <br /> Hyestae1�6aeh of;,Nhieh isieur-Rieftths-o eae or-ekle. <br /> Competent Person:A person of suitable age-and discretion to keep an animal <br /> under sufficient restraint and control in order to prevent harm to the animal,to persons,to <br /> other animals,including but not limited to domesticated livestock,or to property. <br /> Cruel and Cruel Treatment:Every act,omission,or neglect whereby unjustifiable <br /> physical pain,suffering,or death is caused or permitted;. Such acts or omissions shall <br /> include,but not be limited to_beating,kicking,hanging,submerging under water, <br /> suffocating,poisoning,setting on fire,confining in a closed vehicle without functioning <br /> air conditioning or ventilation whenever the ambient temperature exceeds seventy(70) <br /> degrees Fahrenheit confining in the closed trunk of a vehicle and depriving of food, <br /> water,and medical treatment,or otherwise subjecting the animal to conditions <br /> detrimental to its health or general welfare.Such terms,however,shall not be construed <br /> to include lawful taking of animals under the jurisdiction and regulation of the Wildlife <br /> Resources Commission,lawful activities sponsored by agencies conducting biomedical <br /> research or training,lawful activities for sport. <br /> Display:Display shall mean any exhibition,act,circus,public show,trade show, <br /> photographic opportunity,carnival ride,parade,race,performance,or similar undertaking <br /> in which animals are required to perform tricks,fights,wrestle or participate in <br /> performances for the amusement or entertainment of an audience,whether or not a fee is <br /> charged. "Display”shall not include the use or exhibition of animals for animal-related <br /> educational purposes by non-profit groups or institutions or individuals. "Displayed" <br /> means to be the subject thereof. <br /> Domestic Animal.A domesticated or tame animal that is kept principally as a pet, <br /> except that livestock(other than rabbits kept as pets and not for productive purposes)and <br /> wild animals shall not be regarded as domestic animals. <br /> Domesticated Livestock:Livestock raised for the production of meat,milk,eggs, <br /> fiber,or used for draft or equestrian purposes,including but not limited to cattle,sheep, <br /> goats,swine,horses,mules,rabbits,and poultry. <br /> DRAFTv.3-5/30/2013 Page 5 <br />