When the Administrator receives information that any person has been bitten by a dog or other animal, the Administrator or his authorized representative, shall have that dog or other animal confined under the observation of a licensed veterinarian for a period of ten (10) days. The Department may, by regulation, permit the confinement to be reduced to a period of less than ten (10) days.
(A) 
The veterinarian shall report the clinical condition of the dog or other animal immediately with confirmation in writing to the Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours after the dog or other animal is presented for examination, giving the owner’s name, address, the date of confinement, the breed, description, age, and sex of the dog or other animal, on appropriate forms approved by the Department.
(B) 
The Administrator shall notify the attending physician or responsible health agency.
(C) 
At the end of the confinement period, the veterinarian shall submit a written report to the Administrator advising him of the final disposition of the dog or other animal on appropriate forms approved by the Department.
(A) 
When evidence is presented that the dog or other animal was inoculated against rabies within the time prescribed by law, it may be confined in the house of its owner, or in a manner which will prohibit it from biting any person for a period of ten (10) days, if the Administrator, or other licensed veterinarian, adjudges such confinement satisfactory.
(B) 
The Department may, by regulation, permit such confinement to be reduced to a period of less than ten (10) days.
(A) 
Mandatory notification. It is a violation of this Article, as well as state law, for any person having knowledge that any person has been bitten by a dog or other animal to refuse to notify the Administrator promptly.
(B) 
Unlawful acts. It is unlawful for the owner of such dog or other animal to euthanize, sell, give away, or otherwise dispose of any such dog or other animal known to have bitten a person, until it is released by the Administrator, or his authorized representative.
(C) 
Mandatory compliance with instructions. It is a violation of this Article and state law for the owner of the dog or other animal to refuse or fail to comply with the written or printed instructions made by the Administrator, or his authorized representative. If such instructions cannot be delivered in person, they shall be mailed to the owner of the dog or other animal by regular mail, postage prepaid. The affidavit or testimony of the Administrator, or his authorized representative, delivering or mailing such instructions is prima facie evidence that the owner of the dog or other animal was notified of his responsibilities.
(D) 
Incurred expenses. Any expense incurred in the handling of any dog or other animal under this article shall be borne by the owner.
(A) 
This subchapter provides that, when approved by the Administrator or his authorized representative, the confinement period for an animal which has bitten a person may be reduced to less than ten (10) days following a bite when:
(1) 
It is deemed advisable for humane reasons, i.e., injury or disease conditions; or
(2) 
The animal inflicting the bite had been maintained in a controlled environment in a research institution for a period of at least six (6) months, or for the life of the animal; or
(3) 
A physician indicates in writing the post-exposure anti-rabies treatments may endanger the life of the person bitten; or
(4) 
Written permission is obtained from the owner of the biting animal; or
(5) 
The animal is deemed to be a stray by the Administrator.
(B) 
When the animal is confined for a period of less than ten (10) days, it shall be euthanized at the end of the confinement period and the brain submitted direct to a recognized laboratory for rabies examination. It shall be the responsibility of the person requesting the reduced confinement period to assure that the brain is transported without delay, to a recognized laboratory so it will arrive in a satisfactory condition for rabies examination.
(A) 
It shall be a violation of this subchapter for any medical or law enforcement personnel, or any other person knowing that a person has been bitten by an animal or having reason to believe that the wet saliva has come into direct contact with fresh, open, or raw preexistent abrasions or mucous membranes, to refuse or fail to notify the County Animal Control Department immediately. For the purposes of this Section, “immediately” means by telephone, in person, or by other than use of the mail.
(B) 
Upon receiving a bite report, the County Animal Control Department shall record all pertinent information on a standardized form. Records should show that after a bite report is received, it has been investigated and, if possible, the biting animal confined. Investigation may include contact with the person bitten, the parent or guardian of a minor, the attending physician, the veterinarian, and any other appropriate source in order to coordinate information, refer patients and recommend treatment.
(C) 
The County Animal Control Department will, upon request, take appropriate measures to assist municipalities in the apprehension of biting animals.