§ 6-51. Killing animals suspected of rabies.  


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  • Any police officer may kill any animal running at large which is suspected to be suffering from rabies if the animal, in the opinion of the police officer, cannot be safely taken up and impounded or if the police officer deems such killing essential to the safety of any person.

(Code 1975, § 5-36; Ord. of 4-23-1973, § 2-12)