§ 4-51. Vaccination of dogs and cats required—Generally.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor any dog or cat four months of age or older within the county unless the dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician who is under the immediate and direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian on the premises, and has received any required revaccination against rabies as specified in the certificate of vaccination.

(b)

Upon vaccination or revaccination of a dog or cat as required by this section, a rabies tag and a certificate of vaccination, properly executed and signed by the supervising veterinarian, shall be issued to the animal's owner who shall retain a copy of the certificate for his records.

(c)

The certificate of vaccination shall certify that the dog or cat has been vaccinated in accordance with this article, and shall include all the following information:

(1)

The date of the vaccination.

(2)

The date for required revaccination.

(3)

The rabies tag number.

(4)

A brief description of the dog or cat and its age, sex and breed.

(5)

The animal's owner's name and address.

(d)

The certificate of vaccination shall be preserved by the animal's owner and exhibited promptly on request by the animal warden or any law enforcement officer.

(Code 1978, § 5-25.1)

State Law reference— Rabies inoculation required, Code of Virginia, § 3.1-796.97:1.

(Code 1978, § 5-25.1)

State law reference

Rabies inoculation required, Code of Virginia, § 3.1-796.97:1.