§ 4-16. Surrender of animals for quarantine.

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The owner of any dog, cat, or ferret that has been reported to have inflicted a bite on any person, or that has been reported as being suspected or of having or showing the symptoms of rabies, shall, on demand, produce the dog, cat, or ferret for confinement or observation as prescribed in this chapter. Refusal to surrender said dog, cat, or ferret shall be deemed a violation of this section.

The owner of any other animal that has been reported to have inflicted a bite on any person and that is considered to be capable of transmitting rabies shall produce such animal for testing as required by the Florida Department of Health or the Division.

(Ord. No. 87-21, § 1, 5-12-87; Ord. No. 1998-41, § 10, 11-10-98; Ord. No. 2013-10, § 1, 2-12-13)

                    
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