(A) The owner of a dog or cat shall, within ten days after such dog or cat has been inoculated against rabies, procure an inoculation tag from the county. The cost of the tag shall be determined and set by the County Board. The owner of a dog or cat shall cause the inoculation tag to be attached to a collar or harness to be worn by the animal whenever the animal is not confined in a secure enclosure place. Valid rabies inoculation tags and certificates from other counties shall be honored while the animals in transit or until the dog or cat owner has established residence in this county.
(B) A licensed veterinarian may procure serially numbered inoculation tags from the county, at a fee set by the Board, and issue one tag with each inoculation certificate at the time of inoculation. A licensed veterinarian shall collect such tag fee from the owner at the time the inoculation tag is dispensed.
(Ord. 0-2007.1, passed 3-13-2007; Ord. 2008.03, passed - -2008; Ord. O-2012.02, passed 3-13-2012; Ord. O-2014.01, passed 2-11-2014)