South Carolina Code 47-5-80. Notice to health department of animal affected or suspected of being affected by rabies
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A pet owner or any other person shall notify the county health department if:
(1) a pet or other animal is affected by rabies;
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 47-5-80
- Department: means the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, including county health departments. See South Carolina Code 47-5-20
- Owner: means any person who:
(a) has a right of property in a pet;
(b) keeps or harbors a pet or who has it in his care or acts as its custodian; or
(c) permits a pet to remain on or about any premises occupied by him. See South Carolina Code 47-5-20 - Pet: means only domesticated cats, dogs, and ferrets. See South Carolina Code 47-5-20
(2) a pet or other animal is suspected of having rabies; or
(3) a pet has been attacked or bitten by a domesticated or wild animal known or suspected of being affected by rabies.
This notice must include the location where the pet or other animal was last seen or where it may possibly be found, or both.