S.L. 437.101 Art. 2Interpretation. Cap. 437.

For the purpose of these regulations:

''assistance dog'' means a trained dog which has been registered as such and certified by an approved association;

''the Director'' means the Director responsible for the Veterinary Services and includes, to the extent of the authority given, any officer authorised by him, in writing, to act in that behalf for any of the purposes of the Veterinary Services Act; ''dog'' means an animal of canine species (Canis familiaris); ''electronic identification'' means the implantation of a chip or transponder in all dog breeds that complies with ISO standard 11784 or Annex A ISO standard 11785 for the purpose of monitoring and regulating such breeds;

''four months'' means the period determined by the emergence of the lower canine adult teeth;

''guide dog'' means a trained dog which has been registered as such and certified by an approved association;

''keeper'' means any person having charge of, or who habitually feeds or looks after, a dog, including the owners of dog sanctuaries and pet shops; ''the Minister'' means the Minister responsible for animal welfare; ''owner'' means the person or legal entity in whose name the dog is registered; ''stray dog'' means any dog which either has no owner, or keeper, or is outside the boundaries of its owner’s home or keeper’s premises and is not under the control or direct supervision of any owner or keeper.