(a) If, at the end of the quarantine period, the animal does not show the clinical sign of rabies, the animal control authority may release the animal from quarantine upon compliance with vaccination requirement pursuant to state law.
(b) If during the quarantine period the animal displays symptoms compatible with rabies, the animal must be euthanatized and tested for rabies according to state law.
(c) Licensed veterinarians must report the results of all rabies quarantine observations to the animal control officer immediately upon completion of the quarantine period or upon determination that the animal is showing signs of rabies.
(Ord. No. 3141, § 3, 8-8-02; Ord. No. 3728, 11-11-10)