Legal Documents of Newport

The following words and phrases shall, for the purpose of this chapter have the following meanings:

1. "Animal control officer." The person or persons employed by the City of Newport and designed by the city as an enforcement officer or officers and having authority to carry out all provisions of this chapter.
2. "Animal shelter." Any premises designated by the City of Newport for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals found running at large in violation of this chapter.
3. "Animals." Animals when used herein, shall include both dogs and cats ad defined below.
4. "At large." An animal shall be "at large" when not confined to the premises of the owner or under restraint when away from the premises of the owner.
5. "Confinement" or "confined." An animal shall be confined or under confinement to the premises of the owner when restricted within an adequate fence or enclosure or within a house, garage or other building or structure or under restraint sufficient to prevent the dog from escaping or leaving the premises.
6. "Dogs." When used herein, shall include animals of all ages, both male and female, which are members of the canine family physically and geographically subject to this chapter.
7. "Humane treatment." Care of an animal to include, but not be limited to, adequate heat, ventilation and sanitary shelter, and wholesome food and water, consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the animal's size and breed.
8. "Owner." Any person having a right of property in or custody of an animal or who feeds/keeps or harbors an animal or knowingly permits an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by that person over which that person has substantial control.
9. "Person." Any individual, corporation, partnership, association, organization or institution commonly recognized by law as a unit.
10. "Quarantine." A condition of total confinement within a structure, cage or pen which prevents any potential contact with any other animal and with any human being except as is necessary for those responsible for the quarantined animal's custodial or medical care.
11. "Restraint." An animal is under restraint if it is controlled by a leash, tether, or chain, or within the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle being driven or parked on a street or confined on the property of its owner.
12. "Veterinary hospital or clinic." A hospital or clinic operated by a licensed veterinarian. (Ord. #93-5, June 1993)