It is the purpose of this subchapter to supplement state laws, as amended, for the enforcement of state laws relating to rabies control, including, but not limited to:
(A) It shall be unlawful for any animal owner/keeper or other person to fail to comply with the state laws or this chapter relating to the control of rabies;
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to surrender any animal for quarantine or destruction as required;
(C) Upon approval of the Health Director, Animal Control Department employee(s) may be appointed as certified rabies vaccinator(s) to possess and administer rabies vaccines for animals in the county until the appointment by the Health Director has been terminated;
(D) The County Health Director may delegate specific rabies control activities to the county’s Animal Control Department; and
(E) Animal control officers are authorized to canvass the county to determine if there are any dogs or cats not wearing the required rabies vaccination tag.
(Ord. passed 6-2-2018) Penalty, see § 90.999