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RABIES CONTROL
Sections:6.04.010 Inoculation required.
A. Owners of dogs, cats, and ferrets over the age of four months shall have
said dogs, cats, and ferrets inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian,
and re-vaccinated thereafter, at the expiration of the vaccination used, and
shall, at the time of inoculation, obtain a copy of the certificate of inoculation
and a valid rabies tag from the veterinarian. The owner acquiring a dog, cat,
or ferret without inoculation or proof of current inoculation shall have it
inoculated against rabies within thirty days of acquisition, or within thirty
days after the dog, cat, or ferret reaches four months of age, whichever occurs
last. It is unlawful for any person to harbor any dog, cat, or ferret which
has not been vaccinated for rabies as provided for in this Subsection.
B. Rabies and Identification Tags to be Worn. It is unlawful for any person
to harbor any dog which is not wearing a current rabies tag, as required by
subsection (A) of this section, and an identification tag or collar which clearly
sets forth the owner's name and telephone number affixed to its collar, chain,
or harness. When the dog is displaying a current dog license affixed to a collar,
chain, or harness worn on the dog in compliance with Section 6.04.016, it is
not necessary to display a current rabies tag.
C. Rabies Tags Not Transferable. It is unlawful for any person to affix to the
collar, chain or harness of any dog, cat, or ferret or permit to remain affixed,
a tag evidencing inoculation for any other animal or to display such a tag to
an Animal Control Officer. (Ord. O-2006-33 § 1, 2006; Ord. O-2000-9 §
1, 2000; Ord. O-98-06 § 4 (part), 1998; Ord. O-87-28 § 1 (part), 1987).
6.04.015 Dog license required.
A. It shall be unlawful for any owner of any dog over the age of four (4) months,
or within thirty (30) days of acquisition of said dog or within thirty (30)
days of the owner moving into the City, whichever occurs last, to fail to obtain
a license for such animal. This requirement shall not become enforceable until
April 1, 2007.
B. The Jefferson County Animal Control Division will administer the City of
Lakewood's dog licensing program and distribute the dog license. Application
for such license shall be made to the Jefferson County Animal Control Division
or to such agents as designated by the County of Jefferson.
C. To obtain a dog license, a dog owner must submit proof of a rabies vaccination
administered by a licensed veterinarian within 365 days prior to the licensing,
or if a booster vaccination, within the time period recommended by the annual
compendium of animal rabies control.
D. The dog owner must renew this dog license once every 365 days.
E. The license fee, including fee for replacement licenses shall be in amounts
as set by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and such monies shall
be used for administration of the licensing program and for capital improvements
of the Table Mountain Animal Center. Proof of spay/neuter from a licensed veterinarian
is required to be eligible for a reduced dog license fee.
F. A dog owner may request a reduced license fee, if for medical reasons, the
dog cannot be vaccinated or spayed/neutered. In this event, a dog owner must
submit an affidavit to the Jefferson County Animal Control Division from a licensed
veterinarian stating the reasons why the dog is unable to be vaccinated or spayed/neutered.
G. An assistance dog is required to be licensed. A person with a disability
is exempt from any licensing fees that might otherwise apply in connection with
owning an assistance dog as set forth in Section 24-34-803, C.R.S.
H. Any dog owner or any entity exempt from the county's dog licensing requirements
shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section. (Ord. O-2006-33 § 2,
2006).
6.04.016 Dog license tag to be displayed.
It is unlawful for any person to harbor any dog that must be licensed per Section
6.04.015, which is not displaying a current dog license tag affixed to a collar,
chain, or harness worn on the dog. (Ord. O-2006-33 § 3, 2006).
6.04.017 Dog license tag not transferable.
It is unlawful for any person to affix to the collar, chain, or harness of any
dog or permit to remain affixed, a tag evidencing licensing for any other dog
or to display such a tag to an Animal Control Officer or peace officer. (Ord.
O-2006-33 § 4, 2006).
6.04.020 Rabies-Confinement.
A. It is the duty of the owner of any dog, cat, ferret, or other animal capable
of harboring or carrying the rabies virus that has bitten any person to immediately
advise an Animal Control Officer of this fact. Any dog, cat, ferret, or other
animal that is believed to be capable of carrying or harboring the rabies virus
shall be immediately confined to be observed for symptoms of rabies. An Animal
Control Officer shall determine the length of time that said animal must remain
in confinement based upon the guidelines and requirements of the Colorado Department
of Health for the type of animal involved. When necessary for the public safety,
the animal suspected of carrying rabies may be euthanized for the purpose of
testing for the presence of rabies. It is unlawful for the owner of any dog,
cat, ferret, or other animal that has bitten any person or that has been exposed
to another animal that is believed to have rabies, to destroy such animal before
it can be properly confined by an Animal Control Officer. Such confinement may
be on the premises of the owner if deemed appropriate in the discretion of the
Animal Control Officer. An Animal Control Officer may order the confinement
of the animal at the animal shelter, veterinary hospital, or any other suitable
location. Such confinement shall be at the expense of the owner.
B. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly destroy any dog, cat, ferret,
or other animal capable of carrying or harboring the rabies virus if that person
has knowledge that the animal has bitten any person or that the animal has been
exposed to another animal that is believed to have rabies, before the animal
has completed the confinement period or has been authorized for release by an
Animal Control Officer except as provided for in Section 6.03.020 or Section
6.03.060.
C. The location for confinement of an animal that has bitten a person or has
been exposed to an animal that is believed to have rabies shall be determined
by the animal control officer. Such confinement may be on the premises of the
owner if deemed appropriate by the animal control officer. If such confinement
is at a location off the owner's premises, such confinement shall be at the
expense of the owner. The owner shall also be responsible for all reasonable
and necessary medical expenses incurred during the confinement of the animal.
D. It is unlawful for any person to remove an animal or to permit an animal
to wander from the place to which it has been confined for rabies observation
until the animal is released from confinement by an Animal Control Officer.
(Ord. O-98-06 §4 (part), 1998; Ord. O-87-28 § 1 (part), 1987).
6.04.030 Failure to produce biting animal for confinement-Penalty.
The owner of any animal that has been reported as having inflicted a bite on
any person or has been reported as having been exposed to an animal believed
to have rabies shall, upon the demand of an Animal Control Officer, produce
the animal for observation and confinement as prescribed in this chapter and
provide proof of rabies inoculation. If the owner of any such animal refuses
to produce the animal, the owner shall be subject to immediate arrest. Such
persons shall be taken before a Judge in the Municipal Court, who may order
the immediate production of the animal. The owner of any such animal who willfully
or knowingly secretes or refuses to produce the animal shall be in violation
of this provision; each day of noncompliance or refusal to produce the animal
shall constitute a separate and individual violation of this provision. (Ord.
O-98-06 § 4 (part), 1998; Ord. O-87-28 § 1 (part), 1987).
6.04.040 Notification of health officer of rabid animals.
A. When an animal under observation is infected by rabies or suspected of being
infected by rabies, the veterinarian making such diagnosis, or an animal control
officer, shall immediately notify the County Department of Health and advise
that office of any reports of human contact with such rabid animal.
B. If any animal dies while under observation, an Animal Control Officer shall
immediately take the animal in for testing by the Colorado Department of Health.
If the examination indicates that the animal was rabid, an Animal Control Officer
shall notify the County Department of Health of any reports of human contact
with the animal. (Ord. O-98-06 § 4 (part), 1998; Ord. O-87-28 § 1
(part), 1987).
6.04.050 Report by physician of treatment administered
for animal bites.
It shall be unlawful for any physician or other medical practitioner who treats
a person or persons for a bite inflicted by an animal to fail to report such
treatment to the Animal Control Manager or his designee, giving the names and
addresses of such persons so treated within 48 hours of the treatment. (Ord.
O-98-06 § 4 (part), 1998; Ord. O-87-28 § 1 (part), 1987).
6.04.060 Rabid animal to be reported to Animal Control
Manager.
A. A veterinarian who diagnoses rabies in any animal shall report such fact
immediately to the Animal Control Manager or his designee.
B. No veterinarian shall give a rabies vaccination to any animal that inflicted
a bite upon any person within the confinement period set by the Colorado Department
of Health guidelines. (Ord. O-98-06 § 4 (part), 1998; Ord. O-87-28 §
1 (part), 1987).
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