[Adopted 3-16-1994]
Any owner or keeper of a dog or cat in the Town
of Franklin shall cause such animal to receive an initial rabies vaccination
by a licensed veterinarian by three months of age. A second rabies
vaccination shall be administered between nine to 12 months after
the date of the initial vaccination. Thereafter, each such dog or
cat shall be required to receive a rabies booster vaccination in accordance
with the vaccine manufacturer's recommendation.
Each owner of or keeper a dog or cat shall make
a available for inspection a valid rabies vaccination certificate
and rabies tag for said animal upon request by any person authorized
under this regulation or Massachusetts General Laws.
A.
Enforcement. The Animal Inspector, Franklin Board
of Health and/or it's designees shall have the power and responsibility
for enforcement of this chapter.
B.
Violations and penalties.
