(A) The rabies control authority shall investigate each report of a person bitten by a rabies susceptible animal to confirm the report, to gather information about the circumstances of the biting incident, to determine the disposition of the biting animal and to make recommendations for post exposure rabies prophylaxis.
(B) The rabies control authority shall ensure that the proper procedures are carried out for the confinement, testing, quarantine or euthanasia of the biting animal as specified in section 6-2-26 of this chapter. Lagomorphs (rabbits and hares) and rodents must be submitted for laboratory testing under exceptional circumstances such as an unprovoked attack. (Ord. 173, 4-14-1993)