SB566 - Requires owners of dogs and cats under suspicion of carrying rabies to provide documentation of vaccination or else surrender the animal

SB 566

Requires owners of dogs and cats under suspicion of carrying rabies to provide documentation of vaccination or else surrender the animal

Sponsor:	Brown
LR Number:	4598S.05T	Fiscal Note available
Committee:	Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
Last Action:	9/12/2012 - No Motion made to override Governor's Veto	Journal Page:
Title:	SCS SB 566	Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 28, 2012
House Handler:	Jones

List of 2012 Senate Bills

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 566 - The act requires that if a person suspects that he or she has been exposed to rabies through contact with a dog or cat, the owner of such dog or cat must show documentation of rabies vaccination or else surrender the animal to proper authorities. A licensed veterinarian will examine the surrendered animal and may euthanize the animal if he or she deems necessary to the health of the exposed party.

ERIKA JAQUES