§ 4:19-18 — Definitions

2. As used in this act: "Animal control officer" means a certified municipal animal control officer or, in the absence of such an officer, the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality or his designee. "Department" means the Department of Health. "Dog" means any dog or dog hybrid. "Domestic animal" means any cat, dog, or livestock other than poultry. "Potentially dangerous dog" means any dog or dog hybrid declared potentially dangerous by a municipal court pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1989, c.307 (C.4:19-23). "Vicious dog" means any dog or dog hybrid declared vicious by a municipal court pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1989, c.307 (C.4:19-22). L.1989,c.307,s.2; amended 1994,c.187,s.1.