311.02 QUARANTINE OF ANIMALS.

   Any animal inflicting a bite or scratch upon any person shall immediately be examined by a qualified veterinarian and results of such examination shall be reported to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health within twenty-four (24) hours. At the direction of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, the dog or other animal shall either be confined by its owner, keeper or harborer to the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer, away from the public at large, or be placed under supervision of a veterinarian at the expense of the owner, keeper or harborer. The isolation or observation period shall not be less than ten (10) days from the date the person is bitten or scratched at which time report of the condition of the animal shall be made to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health. No animal shall be released from confinement until it is determined by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health that the animal is not inflicted with rabies.

(Ord. 17-91. Enacted 11-13-17.)