(a) The State Health Officer, upon request of authorized local officials, may place certain areas of the state under a rabies quarantine to prevent the spread of rabies. In extreme situations, the State Health Officer may place the area under quarantine without waiting for local request.
(b) Whenever the State Health Officer or local health authorities are convinced that the situation is conducive to the spread of rabies, additional measures may be imposed as are deemed necessary to prevent the spread of rabies among dogs, cats, and other animals.
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.