11-1010. Anti-rabies vaccination; vaccination
and license stations
A. Before a license is issued for any dog, the owner or a veterinarian must present
a paper or electronic copy or telefacsimile of the vaccination certificate signed by a
veterinarian stating the owner's name and address, and giving the dog's description, date
of vaccination, manufacturer and serial number of the vaccine used and date revaccination
is due. A duplicate of each rabies vaccination certificate issued shall be transmitted
to the county enforcement agent within two weeks of the date the dog was vaccinated. No
dog shall be licensed unless it is vaccinated in accordance with the provisions of this
article and the regulations promulgated pursuant to this article.
B. A dog vaccinated in any other state prior to entry into Arizona may be licensed
in Arizona provided that, at the time of licensing, the owner of the dog presents a
vaccination certificate, signed by a veterinarian licensed to practice in that state or a
veterinarian employed by a governmental agency in that state, stating the owner's name
and address, and giving the dog's description, date of vaccination and type, manufacturer
and serial number of the vaccine used. The vaccination must be in conformity with the
provisions of this article and the regulations promulgated pursuant to this article.
C. The county enforcement agent shall make provisions for vaccination clinics as
deemed necessary. The vaccination shall be performed by a veterinarian.
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