§ 12-5-104. REPORTS OF BITE OR NON-BITE CONTACT.  


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  • (a)

    Owner. The owner of an animal that is known to have been involved in a bite contact or non-bite contact with a human shall report the contact to the Police Department.

    (b)

    Victim. A person who has been involved in a bite contact or non-bite contact with an animal shall report the contact to the Police Department.

    (c)

    Police to notify Health Department. Within 24 hours after receiving notification of a bite contact or non-bite contact, the Police Department shall notify the County Health Department of the details of the incident and a description of the animal.

(1988 Code, § 6-177) (Bill No. 63-01, § 5, 8-10-2001; Bill No. 72-03, § 30, 7-1-2004)