§ 6-81. Rabies vaccination required; tags.

(a)

Every person who owns or has in his possession or who keeps or harbors any dog within the corporate limits of the city shall have and keep such dog inoculated (vaccinated) against rabies, as provided by the laws of the state and as provided by the rules and regulations prescribed and promulgated by the state board of health. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, possess, keep or harbor any dog within the corporate limits of the city unless such dog has been so inoculated against rabies.

(b)

Every dog so vaccinated must bear a suitable metal tag approved by the state board of health which shall be branded to the collar or harness of such dog, which tag shall have stamped thereon the serial number of the vaccination and the year in which such dog was vaccinated. If any dog should be without such tag at any time, such action shall be prima facie evidence that the owner has failed to have such dog vaccinated as provided by law, and such action shall be a violation of this article.

(Ord. of 7-19-88(1), Art. IV, § 1)

State law reference

Rabies inoculation of dogs and cats required, MCA 1972, § 41-53-1.