If rabies has been diagnosed in an animal confined for clinical observation or if rabies is suspected by a veterinarian or Agency officer and the animal dies, the Agency officer shall immediately have the head sent to a laboratory recognized by the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for rabies examination. Within 24 hours of the laboratory findings indicating a presence of rabies, the laboratory shall notify the State Veterinarian and the Health Officer or the authorized and trained representative of the Health Officer of the finding and report human and animal contacts with the infected animal.
(1985 Code, Art. 12, § 6-104) (Bill No. 41-01; Bill No. 89-20)