(A) On or before July 1 of each year, every owner shall have his or her animals vaccinated against rabies, except in cases where an animal shall have been properly vaccinated with the type of vaccine known as the modified live virus, chick embryo origin, or another type of vaccine having a longer immunization period. The vaccination required by this section need not be repeated during the time for which the animal is effectively immunized as determined by the licensed veterinarian granting a vaccination certificate under this chapter.
(B) Any owner who has had his or her animal vaccinated against rabies in another state or municipality by a licensed veterinarian therein shall not be required to have such animal re-vaccinated during the current year when the animal is brought into this municipality; provided, that the requirements of such state or municipality under which the vaccination was made were of a standard which is equal or greater than those required by this section, and further provided that such animal wears a tag affixed to its collar or harness bearing the date of such vaccination.
(Ord. 627, passed 9-12-2016)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 9-29-3, 9-29-12, 9-34-1