I. Before vaccinating any dog, cat, or ferret for rabies, the veterinarian shall receive the following statement completed by the dog’s, cat’s, or ferret’s owner in the veterinarian’s presence on the same day: I, __________ (owner’s name) __________ , swear that to my knowledge this dog, cat, or ferret has not bitten anyone within 10 days. The veterinarian shall retain the statement in the veterinarian’s files until the dog’s, cat’s, or ferret’s next vaccination.
II. Any owner who submits a false statement shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.