[Ord. of 7-11-1968, § 1]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
The person employed by the Town as its enforcement officer
for this division and includes any regular police officer.
Any dog that is off the property of its owner and not under
restraint.
A dog that wears around its neck a collar with license attached
and the name of the owner or keeper distinctly impressed thereon.
Any premises designated by action of the Town for the purpose
of impounding and caring for all animals found running at large in
violation of this division.
A dog that has been bitten by or been exposed to any animal
known to have been infected with rabies.
Any person engaged in the commercial business of breeding,
buying, selling or boarding dogs.
A dog that has a cord or chain attached to its collar or
harness and such cord or chain is held in the hand by the owner or
competent person leading the dog.
Any person owning, keeping or harboring a dog.
A dog that is leashed or that is on or within a vehicle being
driven or parked on the streets or that is within the property limits
of its owner or keeper.
Any bitch which has been operated upon to prevent conception.
[Ord. of 7-11-1968, § 18(c)]
It shall be unlawful to keep more than three licensed dogs at
the same residence, except as permitted by the Chief of Police. This
section shall not apply to licensed kennels.
[Ord. of 7-11-1968, § 2]
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the animal
control officer and any regular police officer.
[Ord. No. 94-11, § 1, 8-3-1994]
Any person who fails to license his/her dog(s) on or before
April 30 annually as prescribed by the provisions of G.L. 4-13-4 shall,
in addition to the annual licensing fee, pay a late charge of $3.
