(A) If any dog or cat is known to have rabies; shows clinical symptoms of rabies; is reasonably suspected of having rabies; or has been bitten by another animal showing clinical symptoms of rabies, known to have rabies or reasonably suspected of having rabies, the owner, possessor, keeper or harborer of such dog or cat shall, upon the order of the Chief of Police or such other person designated by the Town Council, confine such dog or cat upon the property of the aforesaid owner, keeper, harborer or possessor, such confinement to be under the observation of a licensed and accredited veterinarian of the state or shall be confined at any establishment maintained by an accredited and licensed veterinarian of the state for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injuries to animals. The period of confinement shall be not less than 14 days and shall be at the sole expense of the owner, keeper, harborer or possessor of a dog or cat that is known to have rabies; has shown clinical symptoms of rabies; is reasonably suspected of having rabies; or that has been bitten by an animal showing clinical symptoms of rabies, reasonably suspected of having rabies or known to have rabies, shall forthwith notify the County Health Department of such facts.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person knowing or reasonably suspecting that a dog or cat has rabies to permit such dog or cat to be removed from his premises or beyond the corporate limits of the town, without the written permission of the Chief of Police, other person designated by the Town Council or the County Health Department.
(C) Any person or any owner, keeper, harborer or possessor of any dog or cat who, observes any dog or cat showing clinical symptoms of rabies shall forthwith notify the Chief of Police or the County Health Department who shall immediately seize the dog or cat, place or order the placement of such dog or cat in impoundment or destroy such dog or cat.
(Ord. 1981-2, passed 11-1-81) Penalty, see § 10.99