(A) Whenever a case of rabies has occurred in a locality, or when the proper officials of a government unit are apprehensive of the spread of rabies, the State Department of Agriculture and the County Animal Control Department shall act to prevent its spread among dogs and other animals. The Department of Agriculture may order:
(1) That all dogs or other animals in the locality be:
(a) Kept confined within an enclosure; or
(b) Kept muzzled and restrained by leash.
(2) That all owners or keepers of dogs or other animals take prophylactic measures as it deems necessary to prevent the spread of rabies. The Administrator and the County Animal Control Department shall assist in the implementation and enforcement of the aforesaid orders; and
(3) Other measures as may be necessary to control the spread of rabies.
(B) The County Animal Control Department or the Administrator may also determine the area of the locality in which, and the period of time during which, such orders shall be effective.
(1993 Code, § 50.130) (Ord. 92-10, passed 11-18-1992; Ord. 2003-08, passed 11-19-2003; Ord. 2006-07, passed 6-21-2006; Ord. 2022-01, passed 3-16-2022)