§ 8.04.010. Definitions.

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

At large. A dog is considered to be running "at large" when such dog is off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner, either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise; provided that a dog shall not be considered running "at large" when:

A.

The dog is off the premises of the owner, if such dog shall be accompanied by the owner and the owner shall have full command of such dog; or

B.

The dog is a hunting dog and is in chase or in training and accompanied by a responsible person.

"Board of health" means the Metropolitan Board of Health of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee.

"Department" means the Department of Health of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, and shall include the board, agents, employees and activities.

"Director" means the chief medical director or his designated representative.

"Dog" means all members of the dog family, including both male and female.

"Owner" means any person having a right of property in a dog, or who keeps or harbors a dog, or who has it in his care, or acts as its custodian, or who permits a dog to remain on or about any premises.

"Vaccination" means the process whereby an animal is immunized against rabies using a vaccine and a technique approved by the board of health.

(Prior code § 8-1-2)