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7 Pa. Code § 27.2. Definitions.

§ 27.2. Definitions.

 The following words and terms, when used in this part, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   Certificate of registration—A form issued by the Department to the owner of a dangerous dog certifying that the owner has paid the registration fee in §  27.3(a) (relating to fees) and is in compliance with the conditions of registration in §  27.7 (relating to general conditions of registration).

   Conspicuously posted—A warning sign is conspicuously posted if the sign is visible and the written warning on the sign is capable of being read from a public highway or thoroughfare immediately adjacent to the premises at the point of ingress or egress.

   Dangerous dog—A dog determined to be dangerous under section 502-A of the act (3 P. S. §  459-502-A).

   Farm—Land which meets one of the following conditions:

     (i) Was devoted to agricultural use during the preceding 3 years and is not less than 10 contiguous acres in area.

     (ii) Has anticipated yearly income of $2,000 from agriculture.



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