(a) As used in this section, “exposed to rabies” means a bite, scratch or abrasion by a known or suspected rabid mammal, or open wound or mucous membrane contact with the saliva or brain tissue from a known or suspected rabid mammal.

(b) Any law enforcement officer or local health officer, upon private or public property, may take up any mammal which has exposed to rabies a person or other mammal.

(c) The mammal shall be managed in a manner as described in rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of health and environment.