§ 5-7-92. Definitions.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, or the context clearly indicates a different intention, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated for the purposes of this article:

(1)

Director. The director of the department of transportation and environmental services or his or her duly authorized representative. Such representative shall include the chief of the animal control division of the department of transportation and environmental services.

(2)

Patrol dog. A dog that is trained or conditioned to attack or otherwise respond aggressively, but only upon command from a handler either off or on lead.

(3)

Security dog. Any dog used, kept or maintained in the city for the purpose of protecting any person or property on property used commercially or industrially. Any such dog shall be further classified as a patrol dog, sentry dog or watch dog.

(4)

Sentry Dog. A dog that is trained or conditioned to attack or otherwise respond aggressively without command.

(5)

Valid permit. A permit that has been properly issued or renewed pursuant to this article and is currently not suspended, revoked, expired or otherwise terminated.

(6)

Watch dog. A dog that barks and threatens to bite any intruder and that has not been specially trained or conditioned for that purpose.