(A) It is unlawful for any person having knowledge that any person has been bitten by an animal shall notify the Administrator or, if the Administrator is not a veterinarian, the Deputy Administrator within 24 hours.
(B) Upon receiving a bite report, the county animal control shall record all pertinent information on a standardized form. Records should show that after a bite report is received, it has been investigated and, if possible, the biting animal confined and the attending physician notified of the animal’s health. Investigation may include contact with the person bitten, or for a minor, with their parent or guardian, attending physician, veterinarian and any other appropriate source to coordinate information, make referral of patient and recommended treatment.
(C) The county animal protection services will, upon request, take appropriate measures to assist municipalities in the apprehension of biters.
(1980 Code, § 90.04) (Res. 99-61, adopted 2-18-1999; Res. 06-122, adopted 3-16-2006; Ord. 24-19, passed 1-18-2024) Penalty, see § 90.99
Statutory reference:
Dog or other animal bites; observation of animal, see 510 ILCS 5/13