Sec. 3. (a) If a quarantine has been declared, the state veterinarian may order any animal, species of animal, or group of animals in the quarantined area vaccinated within a period stipulated in the order. The owner of the animal shall pay the cost of the antirabies immunization. However, local health departments or political subdivisions of government may furnish antirabies immunization without charge to owners who are unable to pay for the immunization.
(b) If an order for a rabies vaccination is made, any animal within the quarantined area whose owner refuses to have the owner's animal vaccinated shall be seized and disposed of by the state veterinarian, the state veterinarian's representative, or any person having police power within the quarantined area.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 17. Animal Health and Animal Products
15-17-6-1. Rabies Vaccination Records
15-17-6-2. Quarantine Declaration
15-17-6-4. Notice of Vaccine Order; Duties of County Health Officer and Sheriff
15-17-6-6. State Veterinarian Assistance to Local Health Officers
15-17-6-7. Impoundment, Release, and Disposition of Animals
15-17-6-8. Expenses of Impoundment
15-17-6-9. Requirements for Animals in Quarantine Area
15-17-6-10. Loose Animals; Impoundment or Destruction; Notice; Costs