Whenever a person suffers a bite by a dog, ferret, cat, or other rabies susceptible animal within the Health District, a report of all facts relating to the incident shall be made to the Health District, as soon as possible but not later than, twenty-four (24) hours from the time the bite occurred.
(a) The following persons shall have an affirmative duty of reporting to the Health District all information within their knowledge, or in their possession, concerning the bite incident, including, but not limited to:
(1) The attending physician regarding the bite victim.
(2) The bite victim.
(3) The owner or harborer of the biting animal, including his or her current address.
(4) Any person, including a veterinarian, having knowledge of the bite incident.
(Res.171. Passed 5-28-97.)