§ 14-51. Inoculation of dogs and cats.

(a)

Every owner of a dog or cat four or more months of age shall cause such dog or cat to be inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian annually or at such intervals as hereafter may be promulgated by the Department. Evidence of such inoculation shall be entered upon a certificate, the form of which shall be approved by the County Board, and the certificate shall be signed by the licensed veterinarian administering the vaccine.

(b)

The veterinarian administering the vaccine shall cause the certificate of inoculation to be distributed as follows:

(1)

One copy shall be given to the owner at the time of the inoculation;

(2)

One copy shall be filed with the office of the Administrator, within 30 days after the date of the inoculation;

(3)

One copy shall be retained by the veterinarian administering the inoculation for a period of five years, or such period as set by the Department.

(c)

The type and brand of rabies vaccine used shall be licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and approved by the Department.

(d)

Every owner of a dog or cat shall comply with the provisions of this Section and Sections 14-52 through 14-54. Any person who violates these Sections shall pay a penalty of $25.00 for the first violation, $75.00 for the second violation occurring within a 12-month period, and $200.00 for the third and each successive violation within a 12-month period. Each day of noncompliance with this Section shall constitute a separate violation. If an animal is not inoculated and registered after its owner has been found to be in violation of this Section or Sections 14-52 through 14-54 three times within a 12-month period, said animal shall be impounded by the animal shelter manager or his delegate and may be redeemed or disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 1562, § 18, 4-10-2008)

State law reference

Inoculation of dogs required, 510 ILCS 5/8.