(a) Imposition of quarantine. Whenever a rabies examination report indicates a positive diagnosis of rabies, the State Veterinarian, the Health Officer, or the authorized and trained representative of the Health Officer may impose a quarantine for as long a period as considered necessary.
(b) Requirements during quarantine. When a quarantine is effected under this section, a person may not take a domesticated animal from confinement or permit a domesticated animal in the streets or other public areas of the quarantine area unless the animal is properly leashed and is accompanied by an adult. During the quarantine, a farm animal suspected of having been exposed to rabies may be quarantined by the State Veterinarian. An individual may not remove a quarantined farm animal from the place where it is kept without the written permission of the State Veterinarian. An unclaimed animal impounded by reason of its being at large may not be placed by an Agency facility during the period of quarantine.
(c) Extension. If there are additional cases of rabies during the period of quarantine, the quarantine period may be extended for additional periods as established by the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
(1985 Code, Art. 12, § 6-109) (Bill No. 41-01; Bill No. 89-20)