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caused or permitted; but such terms shall not be construed to include lawful <br /> taking of animals under the jurisdiction and regulation of the Wildlife Resources <br /> Commission, lawful activities sponsored by agencies conducting biomedical <br /> research or training, lawful activities for sport, the production of livestock or <br /> poultry, or the lawful destruction of any animal for the purpose of protecting <br /> such livestock or poultry. <br /> 8. Exposed to Rabies: An animal has been exposed to rabies within <br /> the meaning of this ordinance, if it has been bitten by, or otherwise come into <br /> < contact with, any animal known or suspected to have been infected with rabies. <br /> 9. Harbor: An animal shall be deemed to be harbored if it is fed or <br /> sheltered by the same person or household for seventy-two (72) consecutive hours <br /> - or more. <br /> 10. Health Department: Orange County Health Department. <br /> U. Health Director: Director of the Orange County Health <br /> Department. <br /> 12. Keeper: A person having custody of an animal or who keeps or <br /> g harbors an animal or who knowingly permits an animal to remain on or about any <br /> premises occupied or controlled by such person. <br /> 8 13. Owner: Any person, group of persons, firm, partnership or <br /> corporation owning, keeping, having charge of, sheltering, feeding, harboring or <br /> taking care of any animal. The owner of an animal is responsible for the care, <br /> actions, and behavior of the animal. <br /> 14. Person: Any individual, corporation, partnership, organization, or <br /> institution commonly recognized by law as a person. <br /> 15. Public Nuisance Defined: Actions Deemed Prima Facie Evidence <br /> of a Public Nuisance: The following activities of an animal or conditions <br /> -2- <br /> ' <br />