§ 4-305. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Animal owner means any person harboring, keeping or providing care or sustenance to a domestic animal on property that such person owns, rents or leases. Such a person shall be subject to the requirements of this division. This definition does not apply to government agencies, animal rescue organizations which have demonstrated to the Director that they have implemented an ongoing spay/neuter program as well as an adoption program, or humane societies or societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals if such societies are incorporated under State law.

(Code 1993, § 4-75; Code 2004, § 10-226)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

(Code 1993, § 4-75; Code 2004, § 10-226)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.