(A) In accordance with G.S. § 130A-199, every rabid animal, after rabies has been diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian, shall be killed at once in a humane manner by the Administrator, or at his, her, or their direction; except that, if the animal has bitten a human being, such animal shall be confined under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian until the death of the animal.
(B) In accordance with G.S. § 130A-197, every animal known to have been bitten by another animal that is known or proved to be rabid shall be killed by the Administrator or at his, her, or their direction, unless the animal has been properly vaccinated against rabies. In this event, the animal shall be closely confined for 90 days. If, during this period, the animal shows symptoms of rabies, the provisions of § 90.061 above shall apply. At the end of this period, the animal may be released from confinement if declared free from rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
(Prior Code, § 3-20)