Chapter 6.05
DEFINITIONS

Sections:

6.05.010    General rule regarding definitions.

6.05.020    Definitions.

6.05.010 General rule regarding definitions.

All words and phrases in this chapter shall be construed and understood according to the common and approved use of the language, but technical words and phrases and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law shall be construed and understood according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning. [Ord. 2005-09 § 1; prior code § 6-1-1.]

6.05.020 Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

A. “Animal” means a mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian, whether domestic or wild.

B. “At large” means being neither confined by an enclosure nor physically restrained by a leash.

C. “Bite” means any penetration of the skin by the teeth of any animal.

D. “Biting animal” means any animal that bites or otherwise injures human beings or other animals without provocation.

E. “Citation” means a uniform traffic ticket and complaint for civil traffic cases, pursuant to the Rules of Procedure in Civil Traffic Violation Cases adopted by the Supreme Court, modified as applicable.

F. “Collar” means a band, chain, harness or suitable device worn around the neck of a dog to which a license may be affixed.

G. “Dangerous animal” means an animal which has been declared to be vicious or destructive pursuant to this title, or an animal owned or harbored primarily or in part for the purpose of fighting or having been trained for fighting, but does not include an animal used in law enforcement, an animal in custody of a zoo or wild animal park, an animal placed in an animal shelter, an animal under care of a veterinarian or a wild animal.

H. “Destructive animal” means any animal that has a propensity to destroy, damage or cause damage to the property of a person other than the animal’s owner.

I. “Dog” means any member of the canine species.

J. “Impound” means the act of taking or receiving an animal into custody for the purpose of confinement at Pima County animal care facility.

K. “Leash” or “lead” means a chain, rope, leather strap, cord or similar restraint attached to a collar or harness or otherwise secured around an animal’s neck.

L. “Licensed dog” means any dog having a current license.

M. “Livestock” means meat animals, horses, sheep, goats, swine, mules and asses.

N. “Owner” means any person owning, keeping, possessing, harboring, maintaining or having custody or otherwise having control of an animal within the town limits.

O. “Police dog” means any dog belonging to any law enforcement agency service dog unit.

P. “Property line” means the line which represents the legal limits of property (including an apartment, condominium, room or other dwelling unit) owned, leased or otherwise occupied by a person, business, corporation or institution. In cases involving sound from an activity on a public street or other public right-of-way, the “property line” shall be the nearest boundary of the public right-of-way.

Q. “Provocation” means any behavior toward an animal or its owners or its owner’s property which is likely to cause a defensive reaction by the animal.

R. “Tie-out” means a chain, leash, wire cable or similar restraint attached to a swivel or pulley.

S. “Town enforcement agent” means the official or agency designated by the town to perform animal control functions within the town.

T. “Under restraint” means an animal secured by a leash or lead and under control of a responsible person, or confined within a vehicle or located upon the real property limits of its owner.

U. “Vaccination” means an anti-rabies vaccination using a type of vaccine approved by the state veterinarian and administered by a state-licensed veterinarian.

V. “Vicious animal” means any animal that has a disposition or tendency to bite, attempt to bite, endanger or otherwise injure or cause to be injured human beings or other animals. [Ord. 2005-09 § 1; prior code § 6-1-2.]