§ 23.02. RABIES VACCINATION.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to own a cat or dog over 4 months of age which has not been currently vaccinated against rabies in accordance with the Compendium of Animals Rabies Control as compiled by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc. All vaccines used shall be of a type approved by the United States Government and the state division of health.

(b)

Any animal for whom a veterinarian has provided an exemption statement that a rabies vaccination would be detrimental to the animal's health shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.

(c)

Only veterinarians who are duly registered and licensed by the State of Iowa, are hereby authorized to vaccinate dogs, cats, or ferrets against rabies.

(d)

Evidence of such vaccination for a dog or cat shall consist of a certificate of vaccination executed in triplicate, issued and signed by the veterinarian administering the vaccine.

(e)

Upon vaccination for rabies, the licensed veterinarian shall provide the animal's owner with a rabies vaccination certificate.

(f)

The cost of rabies vaccination shall be borne by the owner of the animal.

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