§ 4-26. Definitions.

Latest version.

For the purposes of this article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

Kennel. The word "kennel" means an enclosure wherein dogs are kept and from which they cannot escape.

Own, owner. The terms "own" and "owner" apply to any person having a right of property in a dog; any person who keeps or harbors a dog or has it in his care, or who acts as its custodian; and any person who permits a dog to remain on or about any premises occupied by him.

(Ord. of 10-21-97)

State Law reference— Similar definition of "owner," Code of Virginia, § 3.1-796.66.

(Ord. of 10-21-97)

State law reference

Similar definition of "owner," Code of Virginia, § 3.1-796.66.

                    
                        var val = document.getElementById('citecontent').innerHTML;
                        art.dialog.defaults.title = window.location.href;
                        art.dialog.data('cite', val);
                        art.dialog.data('homeDemoPath', '/Scripts/plus/artDialog/');
                        art.dialog.open('/Scripts/plus/artDialog/citeiframe.html');