For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CAT. A cat which is a household pet.
DEPARTMENT. The State Department of Health and Human Services.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Any dog of the species Canis familiaris, cat of the species Felis domesticus, or ferret of the species Mustela putorius furo.
HYBRID ANIMAL. Any animal which is the product of the breeding of a domestic dog with a nondomestic canine species.
OWN. To possess, keep, harbor, or have control of, charge of, or custody of a domestic or hybrid animal. This term does not apply to domestic or hybrid animals owned by other persons which are temporarily maintained on the premises of a veterinarian or kennel operator for a period of not more than 30 days.
OWNER. Any person possessing, keeping, harboring, or having charge or control of any domestic or hybrid animal or permitting any domestic or hybrid animal to habitually be or remain on or be lodged or fed within the person’s house, yard, or premises. This term does not apply to veterinarians or kennel operators temporarily maintaining on their premises domestic or hybrid animals owned by other persons for a period of not more than 30 days.
RABIES CONTROL AUTHORITY. City health and law enforcement officials who shall enforce the provisions of this subchapter relating to the vaccination and impoundment of domestic or hybrid animals. Such public officials shall not be responsible for any accident or disease of a domestic or hybrid animal resulting from the enforcement of such sections.
VACCINATION AGAINST RABIES. The inoculation of a domestic or hybrid animal with a United States Department of Agriculture-licensed rabies vaccine administered consistent with its labeling. The vaccination shall be performed by a veterinarian duly licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state or licensed in the state where the vaccination was administered.
(Neb. RS 71-4401)