§130A-185. Vaccination required

(a)        Vaccination required. - The owner of an animal listed in this subsection over four months of age shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies:

(1)        Cat.

(2)        Dog.

(3)        Ferret.

(b)        Vaccination. - Only animal rabies vaccine licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the Commission shall be used on animals in this State. A rabies vaccine may only be administered by one or more of the following:

(1)        A licensed veterinarian.

(2)        A registered veterinary technician under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

(3)        A certified rabies vaccinator.

(1935, c. 122, s. 1; 1941, c. 259, s. 2; 1953, c. 876, s. 2; 1973, c. 476, s. 128; 1983, c. 891, s. 2; 2009-327, s. 2.)