505.05 RABIES IMMUNIZATION.

   (a)    No person shall own, keep, harbor or have charge of any dog or cat over three months of age unless such dog or cat has been immunized against rabies as required by Regulation 709 of the Franklin County District Board of Health. Failure to have such dog or cat immunized for rabies shall subject such dog or cat to impoundment and failure to display a current rabies immunization tag on a dog's or cat’s collar, harness, leash or similar device shall be prima-facie evidence of lack of rabies immunization.

(Ord. 30-98. Passed 5-5-98.)

   (b)    No prosecution for a notation of this section shall take place until at least three days after the owner, keeper, harborer or person having charge of any dog has been notified in writing of an alleged violation and has failed to demonstrate compliance with such sections to the satisfaction of the Franklin County Animal Control Board and/or the City.

(Ord. 055-2021. Passed 7-20-21.)