(A) For the purposes of this section, the initiation and duration of any animal quarantined shall be at the discretion of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health acting as a Rabies Control Authority.
(B) In the case of dogs or cats known to have been bitten by a rabid animal or known to have been bitten by a potentially rabid animal or potentially rabid animal was unable to be caught, humanely euthanatized and tested for rabies the following rules shall apply.
(1) Any bat, skunk, raccoon or fox that bites any other animal shall be deemed to be a rabid animal for the purposes of this section, unless laboratory tests for rabies demonstrate that the bat, skunk, raccoon or fox is negative for rabies.
(2) If the bitten (exposed) dog or cat is not vaccinated in accordance with § 90.27, the following shall apply:
(a) The bitten (exposed) dog or cat shall be immediately humanely euthanatized; or
(b) If the owner is unwilling to destroy a bitten (exposed) dog or cat, the dog or cat shall be vaccinated for rabies and quarantined under the direction of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health for six months. Before release of the dog or cat from quarantine, a licensed, accredited veterinarian shall examine the dog or cat and shall send a written report to the Board of Animal Health stating that the dog or cat is not showing clinical signs of rabies.
(3) If the bitten (exposed) dog or cat is vaccinated in accordance with the provisions of § 90.27 at least 21 days before the exposure the following shall apply:
(a) Immediately revaccinate and quarantine under the direction of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health the exposed dog or cat for a period of 40 days following vaccination. Before release of the dog or cat from quarantine, a licensed, accredited veterinarian shall examine the dog or cat and send a written report to the Board of Animal Health stating that the dog or cat is not showing clinical signs of rabies;
(b) If the dog or cat is not immediately revaccinated, it shall be quarantined under the direction of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health for six months; and
(c) If the owner does not comply with quarantine requirements of this section, the exposed dog or cat shall be humanely euthanaized.
(Ord. 428, passed 8-22-1994)