ARTICLE V: RABIES CONTROL
Sec. 5-46 through 5-48Sec.
5-46. Report of bites.
All persons bitten and the parents
or guardians of minor children bitten by a dog, cat, skunk, fox, bat, coyote,
bobcat, or other animal known to constitute a serious threat of rabies shall notify
the department or county health department immediately thereafter. Physicians
treating such bites and other persons having the knowledge of such bites shall
also be required to make such notification. (Ord. No. 1981-39, 10-7-81)
Sec. 5-47. Report of suspected rabid animals.
Any
person who observes or has knowledge of an animal which shows symptoms of rabies
or which acts in a manner which would lead to a reasonable suspicion that it may
have rabies shall notify the department or county health department and comply
with appropriate laws and regulations regarding suspected cases of rabies as directed
by the department or city-county health department. (Ord. No. 1981-39, 10-7-71)
Sec. 5-48. Quarantined for ten (10) day of biting or suspected
rabid animals.
Upon the reasonable order of the department
or public health officer, a biting or suspected rabid animal shall be at the owner's
expense if owned, in strict confinement under proper care and under the observation
of a licensed veterinarian in an animal shelter, veterinary hospital, or other
adequate facility in a manner approved by the department or county health department.
(Ord. No. 1981-39 10-7-81) |
