[R.O. 2009 §5-61; Code 1969 §6-20]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Infected with the rabies virus as determined by standard
laboratory testing.
All animals of the feline species, both male and female.
All animals of the canine species, both male and female.
When bitten by, or fought with, or has come in close contact
with a dog or other animal shown to be infected with the rabies virus
as determined by standard laboratory testing.
Immunized against rabies at the expense of the owner or custodian
by the administration of antirabic virus by a licensed veterinarian.
The owner or person in charge of any cat or dog.
Hydrophobia.
[R.O. 2009 §5-63; Code 1969 §6-9]
A.
Any
person owning, controlling, possessing or having the management or
care, in whole or in part, of any animal susceptible to rabies which
has bitten or scratched any person or animal shall cause any such
animal to be placed, for a period of ten (10) days after such biting
or scratching occurs, under the continual custody and supervision
of a duly licensed veterinarian.
B.
Within
twenty-four (24) hours after receiving notice of such biting or scratching,
such owner or keeper shall deliver to the Police Department, evidence
in writing that such animal has been placed under the supervision
of a duly licensed veterinarian.
C.
Upon
the expiration of such ten (10) day period, such owner or keeper shall
furnish to the Police Department, evidence in writing from such veterinarian
stating whether or not such animal had or has rabies.
[R.O. 2009 §5-64; Code 1969 §6-24]
Whenever rabies becomes prevalent in the City, the Board of
Aldermen shall, according to the necessity of the case, upon motion,
direct the Mayor to issue a quarantine order requiring every keeper
of any dog or cat within the City to either kill or impound his/her
dog or cat or to have such dog or cat immunized. Such order shall
be published once in a newspaper in the County in which the business
of the City may officially be published.
[1]
State Law Reference — Authority of mayor to issue quarantine
against rabies in dogs, §322.040, RSMo.
[R.O. 2009 §5-65; Code 1969 §6-25]
Whenever any quarantine order is issued, it shall be the duty
of all Police Officers within the City to kill all dogs or cats found
running at large except those which have been immunized.
[R.O. 2009 §5-66; Code 1969 §6-26]
Any keeper of any dog or cat which has had any substantial exposure to rabies shall upon failure to kill such dog or cat or to keep such dog or cat impounded or to have such dog or cat immunized, in addition to the penalties prescribed by Section 100.080, shall be liable for all damages that may result from the actions of any such exposed dog or cat.
[R.O. 2009 §5-67; Code 1969 §6-27]
Whenever in the judgment and opinion of the Board of Aldermen the public health or safety shall require it, the Board of Aldermen shall, upon motion, direct the Mayor to issue an order declaring it unlawful for the keeper of any dog or cat to permit such dog or cat, whether immunized or not, to go off the premises of such keeper unless securely tied or led by a line or leash. Such order shall be published in the manner provided in Section 210.280.
