§ 126-25. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

ANIMAL

For the purpose of this article, "animal" shall mean dog or cat.

ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY

Any person or agency designated or certified by the State of New Jersey to enforce the provisions of this article.

CAT

Any member of the domestic feline species, male, female or altered.

CAT OF LICENSING AGE

Any cat which has attained the age of seven months, or which possesses a set of permanent teeth.

CATTERY

Any room or group of rooms, cage, or exhibition pen, not part of a kennel, wherein cats for sale are kept or displayed.

LICENSING AUTHORITY

The agency or department of North Wildwood or any designated representative thereof charged with administering the issuance and/or revocation of permits and licenses under the provisions of this article.

NEUTERED

Rendered permanently incapable of reproduction as certified by a licensed veterinarian.

OWNER

When applied to the proprietorship of a cat, shall include every person having a right of property (or custody) in such cat and every person who has such cat in his/ her keeping, or who harbors or maintains a cat or knowingly permits a cat to remain on or about any premises occupied by that person.

PERSON

Any individual, corporation, partnership, organization, or institution commonly recognized by law as a unit.