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2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry
CHAPTER 5 - RABIES CONTROL
Section 47-5-80. Notice to health department of animal affected or suspected of being affected by rabies.
Universal Citation: SC Code § 47-5-80 (2017)
A pet owner or any other person shall notify the county health department if:
(1) a pet or other animal is affected by rabies;
(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.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-127; 1952 Code Section 6-127; 1950 (46) 2406; 1969 (56) 803; 2002 Act No. 343, Section 1, eff July 3, 2002.
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