a. 
The Chief of Animal Control shall ensure that all animals falling into the following categories shall be isolated or quarantined or destroyed and a rabies specimen taken at the Animal Control Center or at such other place and under such conditions as are prescribed by the Health Officer or authorized according to other applicable California State laws and regulations.
1. 
Known rabid animals;
2. 
Suspected rabid animals;
3. 
Animals that have bitten or otherwise exposed a human to rabies; and
4. 
Animals of a species subject to rabies which have been bitten by a known rabid or suspected rabid animal or have been in intimate contact with a known rabid or suspected rabid animal.
b. 
In those circumstances where the bite or exposure to rabies occurred while the victim was on the property of the owner of the animal or when the victim is a member of the family or household of the owner, and when the animal is currently vaccinated against rabies and, as applicable, licensed as required by the provisions of this title, the animal may, at the discretion of the Chief of Animal Control, be quarantined on the property of the owner provided the following:
1. 
The owner of said animal can and does agree to ensure its confinement for the period of quarantine, and
2. 
The owner agrees, upon demand of the Health Officer or the Chief of Animal Control during the period of quarantine to surrender the animal to the Chief of Animal Control, and
3. 
The owner agrees to immediately notify the Chief of Animal Control if the animal escapes, becomes ill, or dies.
c. 
It is unlawful for the owner or keeper of an animal to violate any of the conditions of isolation or quarantine prescribed by the Health Officer.
(Ord. 1053 § 33, 1969; SCC 0815 § 2, 1990)
Upon the death of any known rabid animal, suspected rabid animal, or animal which has bitten or otherwise exposed a human to rabies, the Chief of Animal Control shall obtain and hold for the Health Officer the carcass of the animal or an adequate specimen thereof, except that the Chief of Animal Control is not responsible for the gathering of a specimen from the carcass of an animal.
(Ord. 1053 § 33, 1969; SCC 0815 § 2, 1990)
The Health Officer may determine and declare that a rabies epidemic or other unusually dangerous health situation exists among dogs or other animals in the County, or in any part thereof. Upon making of such a declaration, the Health Officer shall prepare and promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the conduct of all persons within the area where the dangerous condition exists, and such rules and regulations as are necessary for the control of the dogs and other animals within the area. These rules and regulations of the Health Officer may include, but are not limited to, quarantine, vaccination and destruction of diseased or suspected rabid or stray animals by humane methods. Such rules and regulations shall be effective when filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. It shall be the duty of the Chief of Animal Control to comply with all directives of the Health Officer in the enforcement of the rules and regulations. A violation of any such rules and regulations shall be deemed a violation of this title.
(Ord. 1053 § 33, 1969; SCC 0815 § 2, 1990)
a. 
Every dog over four months of age shall have a medically current vaccination with an appropriate anti-rabies vaccine approved by the California State Department of Health Services.
b. 
Every cat over four months of age shall have a medically current vaccination with an appropriate anti-rabies vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture.
c. 
Every person who owns or comes to won an unvaccinated dog or cat over four months of age shall have 14 calendar days in which to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
d. 
Every veterinarian, after vaccinating a dog or cat for rabies, shall issue a certificate to the owner. The certificate shall include the following information:
1. 
The owner's full name, address, and telephone number;
2. 
The breed, age, sex, and color or markings of the animal;
3. 
The date of immunization;
4. 
The type of vaccine administered;
5. 
The name of the vaccine manufacturer;
6. 
The lot number of the vaccine used; and
7. 
The signature of the veterinarian administering the vaccination or his or her agent.
e. 
If a copy of the certificate is on file with the Chief of Animal Control, a duplicate copy may be provided when requested by the owner of the animal. A fee shall be charged for each duplicate certificate issued.
f. 
The owner must maintain the certificate of vaccination, or a copy thereof, and must, upon demand of a public or peace officer acting within the course and scope of his or her employment, display said certificate for examination.
g. 
Upon written proof provided by a veterinarian that an animal has a medical condition which would cause it to be endangered by receiving anti-rabies vaccination and upon written acceptance of such proof by the Health Officer, the Chief of Animal Control may exempt the animal from the vaccination requirements herein so long as the animal is confined at all times and so long as the medical condition is proven to exist.
(Ord. 1053 § 33, 1969; SCC 260 § 2, 1976; SCC 0815 § 2, 1990)