§ 5-73. Vaccination tag and certificate.

(a)

Upon compliance with the provisions of division 2 of this article, the owner or keeper of the vaccinated dog or cat shall be issued a rabies tag, containing the words "North Carolina" or the initials "N.C." and stamped with a number and the year for which issued, and a rabies vaccination certificate.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat owner or keeper to fail to provide the dog or cat with a collar or harness to which a current rabies tag issued under this section is securely attached or an implanted microchip that allows for animal control to determine the vaccination is current. The collar or harness, with attached tag or an implanted microchip that allows for animal control to determine that the vaccination is current must be present at all times.

(c)

In addition to all other penalties as prescribed by law, a dog or cat is subject to impoundment in accordance with the provisions of these rules if the dog or cat is found not to be wearing a currently valid rabies tag.

(d)

It shall be unlawful for any person to use, for any animal, a rabies vaccination tag issued for another animal.

(e)

Failure to comply with the requirements in subsection (b) shall result in a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense.

(Ord. of 6-7-95, § IV(2); Ord. of 11-6-00, § IV(2); Ord. of 9-8-15; Amend. of 10-3-16; Amend. of 8-6-18)