(A) Every person owning, having or possessing any dog or cat, male or female within the corporate limits shall have the same vaccinated to prevent rabies each year or from time to time as provided by the General Statutes of North Carolina, and any changes and amendments thereto.
(B) It shall be the duty of the person to see that the metal tag is furnished by the rabies inspector or veterinarian showing that the dog or cat has been vaccinated, and that the serial number and the year issued is securely fastened to and worn by the dog or cat at all times.
(1977 Code, § 4-19) Penalty, see § 90.99