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<br /> Animal Control Ordinance
<br /> this definition, the term "real property of its owner or keeper" 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 (including without limitation, walks, drives, recreation and open space
<br /> areas, etc.)within any subdivision or multifamily residential development.
<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 /> Educational Purposes: Teaching and instructing with the intent and effect of
<br /> imparting knowledge to others.
<br /> Exotic animals: Exotic animals are animals other than domestic animals, farm
<br /> animals, and wild animals which are not native to North Carolina, or are native to North
<br /> Carolina but have been captive-bred.
<br /> Exposed to Rabies: An animal has been exposed to rabies within the meaning of
<br /> this Ordinance if it has been bitten by, or otherwise come into contact with the saliva or
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