When rabies are suspected the Health Officer shall make or cause an inspection or
examination of such animal to be made by a licensed veterinarian until the existence
or non-existence of rabies in such animal is established by such veterinarian. Such
animal shall be kept isolated in a shelter, veterinary hospital, or other adequate
facility in a manner approved by the Health Officer, and shall not be killed or released
for at least ten days after the onset of symptoms suggestive of rabies, after which
time such animal may be released by the Health Officer.
(b)
Upon presentation of proper credentials, duly authorized representatives of the Health
Officer or Community Services Director, or any peace officer, may enter at reasonable
times upon any premises where any dog or other animal is kept, or believed by him
to be kept, for the purposes of taking up, seizing, or impounding any dog or other
animal, for the purposes of ascertaining whether such dog or other animal is afflicted
or infected with rabies or other contagious disease.
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