(a) Information required in certificates. Each veterinarian, when vaccinating a dog, cat, or ferret, shall complete a certificate of rabies vaccination (NASPHV form number 50 in triplicate) for each animal vaccinated. The certificate shall include the following information:
(1) The owner's name and address;
(2) A description of the dog, cat, or ferret;
(3) The date of vaccination and the duration of the vaccine;
(4) The rabies vaccination tag number;
(5) The type of rabies vaccine administered and its expiration date; and
(6) The manufacturer's serial number of the vaccine.
(b) Distribution of copies. The original copy of the certificate shall be forwarded to the Rabies Control Authority, the first copy shall be given to the owner and the second copy shall be retained by the issuing veterinarian. The veterinarian and the owner shall retain their copies for the interval between the vaccinations specified in § 1810.02. A durable metal or plastic tag, serially numbered, shall be securely attached to the collar or harness of the dog. Whenever the dog is outdoors, whether on or off the owner's premises, the collar or harness with the vaccination tag shall be worn.
(Ord. 98-003, passed 7-14-1998)