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Tipton County Animal Control Act SECTION I. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter. Animal Control Director – The person that has overall responsibility for the animal control program of Tipton County. The Director will be recommended by the general welfare committee of Tipton County concurred in by the County Executive and approved by the Tipton County Commission. Animal control officer(s) – The individual(s) hired by the Animal Control Director to capture animals at large and manage the Tipton County Animal facility. Volunteer(s)-Non paid citizen volunteers are welcome to aid in care of animals and facilities under the supervision of the animal control staff. Competent Person- Any person twenty one (21) years of age or older, who is able to comprehend and understand the nature of his/her responsibility and has sufficient ability, mentally and physically, to handle any particular animal he/she may take charge of, or have in his/her control. Cat – all members of all breeds of cats considered as pets and normally kept around a dwelling that are three months of age. Dog – all members of the dog-family three months or more of age. Owner – Any person who has property rights in a cat or dog or other animal designated by the Animal Control Director who keeps or permits a cat or dog or other designated animal to remain on or about any premises owned or controlled by such person in Tipton County. Keeper or Responsible Person – Any individual, corporation, firm, partnership or organization and any other group acting as a unit in Tipton County, Tennessee that has charge over an animal. Vaccination – The injection of a vaccine for cats and dogs that meets the standards prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture for interstate sale. Dangerous/vicious animal- Means any dog, or animal of the canine family, that according to records of the appropriate authority. a) Has aggressively bitten, attacke