A. Time Limit For Reporting: Persons who obtain knowledge that an animal has bitten another animal or a human shall report the facts to the director within twenty four (24) hours of the bite, regardless of whether the biting animal is of a species subject to rabies.
B. Medical Personnel: A physician, or other medical personnel, who renders professional treatment to a person bitten by an animal shall report that fact to the director and the health department within twenty four (24) hours of his/her first professional attendance. Said report shall include the name, sex and address of the person bitten as well as the type and location of the bite. If known, the person making the report shall give the name and address of the owner of the animal that inflicted the bite, and any other facts that may assist the director in ascertaining the immunization status of the animal.
C. Veterinarians: A veterinarian, or other person who treats an animal bitten, injured or mauled by another animal shall report that fact to the director. The report shall contain the name and address of the owner of the injured animal, the name and address of the owner, if known, of the animal which caused the injury, and a description of the animal, if known, which caused the injury, and the location of the incident.
D. Violation: Any person not conforming with the requirements of this section shall be in violation of this title. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)