(A) Except fowl, fish, and reptile, every animal authorized by this chapter held as a domestic pet in the city three months of age or older is hereby required to be immunized against rabies by a licensed veterinarian or other qualified person.
(B) Immunization against rabies shall be given by such intervals to guarantee immunity, and the minimum time period between vaccinations shall be determined by the available vaccine and based upon the recommendations and approval of the State Veterinarian. Any owner acquiring an animal authorized by this chapter by purchase, gift, birth, or other method shall have such animal immunized against rabies immediately after acquisition or when the animal reaches the age of three months. In the event no immunization serum is available for a particular animal, it need not be immunized.
(Prior Code, § 6.3.3)