Legal Documents of Maryville

As used in this title, the following terms shall mean:

1. "Animal control officer." The person or persons employed or designated by the city manager as the municipality's enforcement officer.
2. "Animal shelter." Any premises designated by action of the City of Maryville for the purpose of impounding and caring for all animals found running at large in violation of this title.
3. "At large." Any animal shall be deemed to be at large when he is off the property of his owner and not under control of a competent person.
4. "Exposed to rabies." An animal has been exposed to rabies within the meaning of this title if it has been bitten by, or been exposed to, any animal known to have been infected with rabies.
5. "Kennel." Any person, group of persons, or corporations engaged in breeding, buying, selling, or boarding dogs or cats.
6. "Owner." Any person, group of persons, or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring animals.
7. "Restraint." A dog or cat is under restraint within the meaning of this title if he is controlled by a leash, under control of a competent person and obedient to that person's commands, on or within a vehicle being driven or parked on the streets, or within the property limits of its owner or keeper.
8. "Spayed female." Any female dog which has been operated upon to prevent conception. (1999 Code, § 10-101, modified)