§ BH:10-9. ANIMAL DISEASES.  


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  • a. 

    Every veterinarian who shall attend any animal within this Township having or suspected of having rabies, glanders, anthrax or any other communicable disease transmittable to humans shall, within 12 hours thereafter, report in writing to this Board the location of such diseased animal, the type and character of the disease, and the name and address of the owner.

    b. 

    It shall be the duty of any person having knowledge of any dog, cat or other animal infected with rabies or suspected of being infected with rabies within this Township to forthwith notify the Board and, if possible, give a description of the animal, the location where it may be found, and the name and address of the owner or the person having custody thereof.

    c. 

    Whenever a dog, cat or other animal shall have bitten any person, the owner or person in charge thereof shall securely confine such animal for the purpose of observation in such a manner and for such a period as may be designated by this Board.

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