(a) The owner, keeper or harborer of any dog licensed or unlicensed shall procure a vaccination for rabies by a licensed veterinarian within thirty days after the dog has reached the age of three months.
(1) Every dog initially vaccinated must be revaccinated one year later and thereafter at not more than thirty-six month intervals based on the type of vaccine being used, the nature of the rabies in the community or the current Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines prepared by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc.
(2) Unvaccinated dogs acquired or moved into the corporate limits of the City must be vaccinated within thirty days after purchase, acquisition or arrival unless under the age of three months.
(3) Each veterinarian who vaccinate or revaccinates a dog against rabies shall complete a certificate of rabies vaccination. The certificate shall include the following:
A. Description of dog;
B. Names and address of owner, keeper or harborer;
C. Date of vaccination or revaccination;
D. Type of vaccine administered;
E. Rabies vaccination tag number; and
F. Veterinarian’s name and address.
(4) Each veterinarian who vaccinates or revaccinates a dog shall, without delay, distribute a copy of certificate to the dog owner. A copy shall be retained by the veterinarian.
(5) Each veterinarian who vaccinates or revaccinates a dog shall issue a durable rabies vaccination tag. The rabies vaccination tag should conform in shape and color to the recommendation of the Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines prepared by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc. The rabies vaccination tag shall be securely fastened to the collar or harness of the dog.
(b) No person shall violate a rabies quarantine order issued under Ohio R.C. 955.26.
(ORC 955.39)
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense; for each subsequent offense such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(d) Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall make restitution to the Village of Newburg Heights for all expenses and fees incurred by the Village including, but not limited to, shelter, food, and veterinary expenses necessitated by the seizure, impoundment or destruction of any dog that is the subject of the violation.
(Ord. 2010-23. Passed 5-4-10.)