(a) If the custodian of an animal that has bitten a person wishes to home quarantine such animal, the ACD shall have discretion to grant such request if the following conditions are met:
(1) The custodian is able to confine the animal in an approved enclosure to prevent escape; and
(2) The animal has been vaccinated against rabies and the time elapsed since the most recent vaccination has not exceeded the manufacturer recommendations for the vaccine or the unvaccinated animal is not over 16 weeks of age at the time of the exposure.
(b) During any home quarantine, the ACD shall be permitted to observe the animal at any time during the home confinement. Even if the above conditions are met, the ACD shall retain sole discretion regarding home quarantine of an animal and may revoke permission for home quarantine at any time during the quarantine period.
(Prior Code, § 3-44; Ord. of 1-8-1957; Ord. of 8-22-1995; Ord. of 10-23-2001; Ord. of 11-8-2005; Ord. of 8-24-2010)