(A) Any dog or cat bitten by an animal known or proved to be rabid shall be destroyed immediately by its owner or by a peace officer; provided that any animal which has been vaccinated at least 3 weeks before being bitten shall be confined for 90 days.
(B) At the end of the confinement period, the animal shall be released if declared free of rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
(C) If, as determined by the veterinarian, the animal develops rabies during the period of confinement, the owner or keeper shall have it destroyed and properly disposed of.
(Ord. 995, passed 8-22-2017) Penalty, see § 90.999
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see NMSA Chapter 77, Art. 1