Wharton |
Code of Ordinances |
Part III. Board of Health Legislation |
Chapter 343. Animals |
Article II. Cats |
§ 343-29. Rabies inoculation required.
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A.Any person who shall own, keep or harbor a cat shall procure and possess a veterinarian's certificate indicating that such cat has been inoculated against rabies and setting forth the date of such inoculation and the duration of immunity.B.The inoculation shall be made by a duly licensed veterinarian of the State of New Jersey or by such other veterinarian permitted by law to make same. The vaccine used shall be of a type approved by the United States government agency responsible for licensing manufacturers of veterinary biologicals. Each cat shall be inoculated against rabies each year, unless the veterinarian's certificate indicates a longer period of effectiveness.C.The certificate of inoculation shall be produced by any person owning, keeping or harboring a cat upon the request of any health official, police officer, animal control officer or any other authorized person.