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c) Farm Animal. Any animal commonly associated with a farm or performing work in an agricultural setting. Unless otherwise defined, such animals shall include members of the equestrian family (horses, mules), bovine family (cows, bulls), sheep, poultry (chickens, turkeys), fowl (ducks, geese), swine (excluding Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs), goats, bees, and other animals associated with a farm, ranch, or stable. AT LARGE. An animal not under the custody and control of the owner or other person, either: a) confined or restrained on the owner's property by leash, cord, chain, enclosure or fencing . Restraint by voice command or a remote electronic training device, on the owner's property, shall be allowed provided that the animal is under the immediate supervision of its owner or other responsible person. b) confined within a private vehicle or restrained by a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length while off the premises of the owner AUTHORIZED CITY PERSONNEL. The chief of police, law enforcement personnel, and others designated by law enforcement personnel to assist in the enforcement of this chapter. -- KENNEL, COMMERCIAL. Any structure or premises on which dogs are kept for the business of boarding for a fee, for the business of breeding for sale or other profit- making purpose, and not solely for private enjoyment. KENNEL, PRIVATE. Any structure or premises on which between 3 (three) and 4 (four) dogs, over six months of age, are kept for private enjoyment and not for monetary gain. MALTREATED ANIMAL. An animal that has not been given adequate food, water, or shelter as specified in §503.11 or that has been subjected to the conduct prohibited by Minn. Stat. §343.21. OWNER. A person owning, keeping, harboring or acting as custodian of an animal. All adult occupants of the property where the animal resides or is kept are considered an owner or owners. PARCEL OF LAND. A contiguous tract or area of land established by plat, subdivision, or as otherwise permitted by law, that has one legal description and parcel identification number recorded with the Anoka County Property Records Department. Also referred to as a "lot" or "lot of record." PERSON. An individual, firm, partnership or corporation. Page 3 of 20