§ 3-31. Definitions.  


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  • Whenever used in this article, unless a contrary intention is clearly evident, the following terms shall be interpreted as herein defined:

    Animal: Any horse, hog, cow, sheep, rabbit or any other animal of the equine, swine, bovine, ovine, or hare type of family; provided, however, that the use of the word "animal" in any section of this article shall not be construed as permitting the keeping of any hog or other animal of the swine type in violation of section 3-36 of this article.

    Enclosure: The entire housed or fenced area where animals or fowl are confined.

    Fowl: Chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, quail, pheasant and other fowl; provided, that the word "fowl" shall not include pigeons, mynah birds, cockatiels, canaries, parakeets, parrots or any small bird kept in the house as a pet or for ornamental purposes.

    Health officer: The county health officer and his authorized agents.

(Ord. No. A-112a, Art. II, § 1, 7-24-95)