(A) Rabies vaccinations. On or before May 1 of each year, every owner shall have his or her dog or cat vaccinated against rabies, except that in all cases where an animal shall have been properly vaccinated with the type of vaccine known as the modified live virus of chick embryo origin or other type of vaccination having a longer immunization period and approved by resolution of the Governing Body of the city, the vaccination required by this section need not be repeated during the time for which the dog is effectively immunized as determined by the veterinarian or other qualified person granting a permit under this chapter.
(B) Out-of-state animals. Any owner who has had his or her dog vaccinated against rabies in another state or municipality by the proper authority therein shall not be required to have the dog revaccinated during their current year when brought into this municipality, provided that the requirements of the state or municipality under which the vaccination was made were of a standard which is equal or greater than those required by this chapter, and further provided that the dog wears a tag affixed to his or her collar or harness bearing the date of the vaccination.
(Prior Code, § 6.08.040) (Ord. 111, passed - -1993) Penalty, see § 10.99