Those domesticated species, for which rabies vaccine is recognized and recommended, upon exposure or potential exposure to a known rabid animal, shall be humanely destroyed or slaughtered immediately. Provided, however, the owner has the option of quarantining the animal or animals based on the recommendations of the Alabama Department of Public Health upon consultation with the U.S. Public Health Service.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 3-7A-3 - Immunization Fee.
Section 3-7A-4 - Issuance of Tag.
Section 3-7A-5 - Replacement of Tag and Certificate.
Section 3-7A-6 - Penalty for Dog or Cat Without Tag or Certificate.
Section 3-7A-7 - Maintenance of Pound; Notice of Impoundment.
Section 3-7A-10 - Destruction of Domesticated Species Exposed to Rabid Animal; Optional Quarantine.
Section 3-7A-12 - Penalty for Violations.
Section 3-7A-13 - Placement of Area Under Quarantine; Additional Measures.