<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 3-62. - Definitions.</div>
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               The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
               meanings described to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates
               a different meaning:
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               <span class="ital">Adequate feed.</span> A quantity of wholesome foodstuff suitable for the species and age, to each animal,
               sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition provided at reasonable intervals,
               not to exceed 24 hours. Such foodstuff shall be served in a sanitized receptacle,
               dish or container.
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               <span class="ital">Adequate water. </span> A constant access to a supply of clean, fresh, potable water provided in a sanitary
               manner or provided at suitable intervals for the species and not to exceed 24 hours
               at any interval.
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               <span class="ital">Animal.</span> Every living creature, domestic or nondomestic, but does not include humans.
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               <span class="ital">Animal shelter.</span> Any premises designated by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Currituck
               for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals.
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               <span class="ital">Board of commissioners.</span> Board of Commissioners of the County of Currituck, North Carolina.
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               <span class="ital">Commercial animal establishment.</span> Any pet shop, grooming shop, auction, riding school or stable, zoological park, circus,
               animal exhibition, or kennel.
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               <span class="ital">Health department.</span> Currituck County Department of Health.
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               <span class="ital">Health director.</span> Health Director of the Currituck County Department of Health.
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               <span class="ital">Exposed to rabies.</span> An animal shall be deemed to have been exposed to rabies if it has been bitten by,
               or been in the presence of, any animal known or suspected to have been infected with
               rabies.
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               <span class="ital">Grooming shop.</span> Any establishment, whether operated separately or in connection with another business
               enterprise which provides hair and nail clipping, bathing, and other cosmetic services
               for animals.
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               <span class="ital">Impoundment.</span> Any animal in custody of a person or animal shelter duly authorized by the board
               of commissioners.
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               <span class="ital">Keeper.</span> A person having custody of an animal or who keeps or harbors an animal or who knowingly
               permits an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied or controlled by such
               person.
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               <span class="ital">Kennel.</span> Any premises wherein a person boards, lets for hire, trains for a fee, breeds, buys
               or sells dogs or cats. This shall not include the ownership of dogs which are part
               of the household or which are maintained adjoining a private residence for hunting,
               tracking practice, exhibition, or the guarding or protection of the owners' property
               when no more than five dogs over six months of age per year are sold by such owner.
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               <span class="ital">Nuisance.</span> An animal or group of animals shall be considered a nuisance if it:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Damages, soils, or defiles private or public property;
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                  (2)
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                  Interferes with, molests, or attacks persons or other animals;
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                  (3)
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                  Causes unsanitary, dangerous or offensive conditions including fouling of the air
                  by odors;
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                  (4)
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                  Chases, snaps at, harasses, or impedes pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles;
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                  (5)
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                  By virtue of number or type is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety,
                  or welfare;
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                  (6)
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                  Habitually or repeatedly makes noises or other sounds that tend to annoy, disturb
                  or frighten citizens of the county.
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                  (7)
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                  Allowing a female dog to run at large when in heat.
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               <span class="ital">Owner.</span> A person having the right of property in an animal.
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               <span class="ital">Person.</span> Any individual, corporation, partnership, organization, or institution commonly recognized
               by law as a unit.
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               <span class="ital">Pet.</span> Any animal kept for pleasure rather than utility.
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               <span class="ital">Pet shop.</span> Any commercial establishment whether operated separately or in connection with another
               business enterprise, except for a licensed kennel, that buys, sells or boards any
               species of animal.
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               <span class="ital">Proper Shelter. </span> A sufficient shelter that does not unnecessarily expose any animal to hot, stormy,
               cold or inclement weather.
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               <span class="ital">Restraint.</span> An animal is under restraint if it is controlled by means of a chain, leash or other
               like device, or is sufficiently near the owner or handler, to be under his/her direct
               control and is obedient to that person's commands or is within a secured enclosure.
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               <span class="ital">Riding school</span> or <span class="ital">stable.</span> Any place which has available for hire, boarding and/or riding instruction any horses,
               pony, donkey, or burro.
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               <span class="ital">Stray.</span> Any domestic animal without identification tag, not under restraint and found off
               the property of its owner or keeper.
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               <span class="ital">Suspected of having rabies.</span> An animal which is unvaccinated against rabies or has bitten a person.
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               <span class="ital">Veterinary hospital.</span> Any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed veterinarian for surgery,
               diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals.
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               <span class="ital">Vicious animal.</span> Any animal that has made an unprovoked attack on a human by biting or in any manner
               causing abrasions or cuts of the skin; or one which habitually or repeatedly attacks
               other pets and farm stock.
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               (Ord. No. 92-3, Â§ 2, 9-8-92; Ord. of 10-19-98; Ord. of 4-21-03)
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