A. Reports Generally: Any person having knowledge of any individual or animal having been bitten by an animal of a species subject to rabies shall report the incident immediately to the county sheriff's department or the county health department.
B. Owner Of Animal That Bites; Bitten Person: The owner of an animal that bites a person and any person bitten by an animal shall report the bite to the county sheriff or the health department within twenty four (24) hours of the bite, regardless of whether or not the biting animal is of a species subject to rabies.
C. Person Treating Bitten Person: A physician, or other medical personnel, who renders professional treatment to a person bitten by an animal shall report to the county health department, within twenty four (24) hours of his first professional attendance, the fact that he has rendered professional treatment. He shall report the name, sex and address of the person bitten, as well as the type and location of the bite. If known, he shall give the name and address of the owner of the animal that inflicted the bite, and any other facts that may assist the division of animal control in ascertaining the immunization status of the animal.
D. Failure To Report: Any person not conforming with the requirements of this section shall be in violation of this chapter. (1988 Code § 6.04.020)