Any dog or cat which, in the opinion of an officer, exhibits signs suggestive of rabies or any dog or cat which has bitten a person shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian or, if no veterinarian is available, by a qualified person authorized by the Director and shall be placed under impoundment by the Pet Control Unit for a period of not less than ten (10) days, or in accordance with regulations which shall be specified by the
Director. Any and all costs, including care and keep, shall be borne by the owner of such dog or cat, if known.

SOURCE: Added by P.L. 22-013:1 (May 7, 1993).