Section 1 - Definitions

As used in this by law, unless the context otherwise indicates.

1. Animals: All animals of any species, both male and female including but not limited to dogs and cats.
2. Owner/Keeper: Any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping, or who has in his possession for eleven consecutive days in any calendar year, a dog or any other animal, licensed or unlicensed; and cannot show to the satisfaction of the animal control officer that such animal was sold, had died or was given away or otherwise disposed of. Further, if the owner or keeper of a dog or other animal be a minor, the parent or guardian of such minor shall be held liable for any violation of this by law.
3. Run at Large: Free of restraint and permitted to wander on private or public ways at will.
4. Commercial Kennels: A kennel maintained as a business for or to include the boarding or grooming of dogs.
5. Multiple Pet Household: More than three (3) dogs over the age of six (6) months of age in a single private residence.
6. License Period: The time between April 1st and March 31st, both dates inclusive.
7. Livestock or Fowl: Animals or fowls kept or propagated by the owner for food or as a means of livelihood, kept in proper houses or suitable enclosed yards. Such phrase shall not include dogs, cats and other pets.
8. Animal Control Officer: Any officer appointed by the Board of Selectmen to enforce the laws relating to animals.