§ 6-24. Observation required for animals exhibiting symptoms of rabies.

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(a)

Whenever an animal of any size, breed or class is exhibiting any symptoms of rabies, such animal shall be held under observation in the city pound or a veterinary hospital operated by a licensed veterinarian or in the discretion of the director on the keeper's premises or at any other suitable site. No such animal shall be released from observation until a veterinarian or the director or his representative certifies that such animal is not infected with rabies.

(b)

Dogs or other animals which are not removed by the owner within twenty-four (24) hours after the expiration of the observation period shall be disposed of under the provisions of section 6-5 and section 6-7 or section 6-8 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 86-24, § 1, 2-17-86)

                    
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