(A) A veterinarian who vaccinates an animal against rabies shall complete two (2) copies of a certificate of vaccination against rabies for the animal vaccinated. The certificate of vaccination against rabies must include, but is not limited to:
1. The name and address of the owner of the animal.
2. A description of the animal, including the name, age, sex, breed, color and weight of the animal.
3. The date the vaccination was administered.
4. The type of vaccine used (killed or MLV).
5. The manufacturer and lot number of the vaccine.
6. The date the animal is due for revaccination based on the duration of immunity provided by the vaccine according to its label.
7. The number on the rabies vaccination tag issued pursuant to subsection (C).
8. The name and address of the veterinarian.
9. The signature of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine.
(B) The veterinarian shall give the original of the certificate of vaccination against rabies to the owner of the animal and retain one copy for the period that the vaccination is current.
(C) A veterinarian who vaccinates an animal against rabies shall issue to the owner a metal rabies vaccination tag, serially numbered to match the number on the certificate of vaccination against rabies. A rabies vaccination tag must not conflict with the shape or color of local license tags.
(D) A veterinarian shall cooperate with any investigation of an animal bite, or of a case of rabies or an animal suspected to have rabies by providing all information requested by the Rabies Control Authority. (Ord. 1994-E, 4-7-94, eff. 4-21-94)