Glenn County Municipal Code Art. VI Vaccination Of Dogs

• 8.04.310 Rabies Vaccination Required

• 8.04.320 Vaccination Certificate

• 8.04.330 Quarantine Of Animals

• 8.04.340 Duty To Report Rabid Animals

• 8.04.350 Duty To Assist In Quarantine Of Suspected Rabid Animals

• 8.04.360 Violation Of Quarantine

Every owner of a dog over four months of age that resides or is otherwise kept in the unincorporated area of the county shall cause such dog to be vaccinated for rabies with a state-approved vaccine administered by a duly licensed veterinarian. (Ord. 1045 § 7, (part), 1994; Ord. 853 § 4, 1986; Ord. 631 § 5, 1985; Ord. 646 § A (part), 1976.)

1. Every dog owner whose dog has been vaccinated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, Chapter 8.06, or Section 1920 of the Health and Safety Code or any amendments thereto, shall be issued a certificate of vaccination by the veterinarian that complies with the requirements of Section 2606.4 (a) (2) of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. Such certificate shall be exhibited by owner to the animal control officer or any peace officer upon demand at any reasonable time.

2. A license certificate and tag shall not be issued for any dog unless and until a copy of the certificate for the dog's current vaccination is received by the animal control officer.

3. A copy of each certificate of vaccination issued by a veterinarian for a dog kept within the unincorporated or incorporated areas of the county shall be delivered to the county animal control officer within thirty days after the issuance thereof. (Ord. 1045 § 8 (part), 1994; Ord. 968 § (part), 1990; Ord. 831 § 6, 1985; Ord. 646 § A (part), 1976.)

The animal control officer shall ensure that all animals shall be isolated, quarantined and/or destroyed as prescribed under the provisions of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. The administration and enforcement will be in accordance with Sections 120435 through 121690 of the California Health and Safety Code. (Ord 1099, § II, 1998; Ord. 646 § A (part), 1976.)

1. Any person having knowledge of the whereabouts of an animal or the carcass of an animal known to have or suspected of having rabies shall immediately notify the animal control officer. Every person having any such information shall disclose the same after demand by the health officer or the animal control officer.

2. When notified of the whereabouts of such an animal, the animal control officer shall notify the health officer who shall direct the animal control officer as to the immediate disposition of the animal in accordance with Sections 120435 through 121690 of the California Health and Safety Code and provisions under Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. (Ord. 1099, § III, 1998; Ord. 646 § A (part), 1976.)

It is the duty of any person having knowledge that any dog or other animal has or is suspected of having bitten any human being within the county to report immediately that fact to the animal control officer or to the health department and to furnish complete information regarding the incident. In The event that the animal control officer secures information of the existence of any case of rabies or other animal disease dangerous to human beings, he or she shall immediately report the same to the health officer. The owner of any animal which has or is suspected of having bitten any person within the preceding fourteen days, shall immediately, upon demand, surrender such animal to the animal control officer for purposes of quarantine or confinement pursuant to Section 8.04.330. It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person having control, custody or possession of the animal, whether or not he or she is the owner of the animal, to fail to surrender such animal to the animal control officer upon demand, or to in any way hinder, interfere with or delay the animal control officer in the performance of his or her duties under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1269 § 10, 2018; Ord. 646 § A (part), 1976.)

1. It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for the owner or keeper of any animal to violate any of the conditions of isolation or quarantine prescribed by the health officer, the animal control officer or their assistants.

2. The costs of impounding any animal when such impounding is ordered by the health officer shall be a proper charge against funds budgeted for animal control; provided, however, that in the case of rabies where it cannot be proven that a dog so impounded has been vaccinated against rabies as required by law, then the owner of such dog shall pay all expenses of such impounding. (Ord. 646 § A (part), 1976.)

1. Any dog may be exempted from antirabic vaccination if its owner presents to the animal control officer a statement in writing from a licensed veterinarian that the dog is not in physical condition to be vaccinated or that antirabic vaccination would be detrimental, for a physiological reason, to such dog's health. Such written statement must be presented to and endorsed by the animal control officer within five days of the examination. The intent of this provision is to cover periods of actual illness and not to exempt animals because of age alone.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the chapter, the provisions of the Health and Safety Code and California Code of Regulations of the state relating to rabies shall control when such provisions are more stringent than those provided in this chapter. (Ord. 1099 § IV (part), 1998; Ord. 646 § A (part), 1976.)

Whenever the State Department of Public Health determines that a rabies epidemic exists in the county, a special additional dog license tax as provided in Sections 1912, 1913 and 1914 of the California Health and Safety Code shall be imposed as provided therein. (Ord. 646 § A (part), 1976.)

It shall be the responsibility of the animal control officer to arrange for dog vaccinations at clinics operated by veterinary groups or associations held at strategic locations throughout the county. No charge in excess of actual cost shall be made for any one vaccination at such clinic. No owner of a dog shall be required to have his or her dog vaccinated at a public clinic if the owner elects to have the dog vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian of the owner's choice. (Ord. 1269 § 10, 2018; Ord. 646 § A (part), 1976.)