SB 566 - Brown, Dan
Requires owners of dogs and cats under suspicion of carrying rabies to provide documentation of vaccination or else surrender the animal
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4598S.05T
Title
SCS SB 566
House Handler
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2012
Current Status
No Motion made to override Governor's Veto
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Amendments
No amendments available
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