§ 13-8. Rabies vaccination.

A. 

Any person owning, possessing or harboring a dog four months of age or over in the Town of Lancaster shall be required to have the dog vaccinated to prevent the spread of rabies, except that a rabies vaccine is not required as follows:

(1) 

To a dog brought into the Town for a period not to exceed 15 days; and dogs confined to public or private hospitals devoted to the treatment of sick animals.

(2) 

To a dog whose health would be adversely affected by a rabies vaccination, provided that a written statement, certified by a duly licensed veterinarian, specifying such condition is presented to the Dog Control Officer or the Town Clerk and filed with the Town Clerk's office.

B. 

Any person owning, possessing or harboring a dog who fails or refuses to submit the dog for vaccination within 10 days after a request by a Dog Control Officer, peace officer or police officer shall be in violation of this chapter.