§ 5-30. Rabies control.

(a)

Surrender for observation. Any person who shall have in his or her possession a dog which has contracted rabies or which has been subjected to the same or which is suspected of having rabies or which has bitten any person, shall upon demand of the dog warden, the police department or the health officer, produce and surrender up such dog to be held for observation.

(b)

Exposure to rabies; notice. It shall be the duty of any person owning or harboring a dog which has been attacked or bitten by another dog or other animal showing the symptoms of rabies, immediately to notify the police department of his or her possession of such dog.

(c)

Quarantine order. Any dog that has bitten a person or animal will be quarantined for a period of ten (10) days. The owner, or his or her representative, will receive a quarantine order and such animal will be kept securely confined within a building or enclosure so as to prevent it from coming into contact with any other person or any other animal. It shall not be removed for any reason, during this period, without permission. Failure to comply with this order may result in immediate impoundment at the owner's expense.

(Code 1977, §§ 9.144—9.146)

State law reference

Rules for control of rabies and the disposition of nonhuman agents carrying disease, including rabid animals, MCL 333.5111, MSA 14.15(5111).