§ 20-19-302 - Definitions.
20-19-302. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter:
(1) "Animal" means any animal other than dogs or cats which may be affected by rabies;
(2) "Cats" includes all members of the feline family;
(3) "Dogs" includes all members of the canine family;
(4) "Has been bitten" means the skin has been penetrated by an animal's teeth and saliva has contacted a break or abrasion of the skin;
(5) "Owner" means any person who:
(A) Has a right of property in a dog or cat or other animal;
(B) Keeps, harbors, cares for, or acts as the custodian of a dog or cat or other animal; or
(C) Knowingly permits a dog or cat or other animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by him or her; and
(6) "Vaccination against rabies" means the injection, subcutaneously or otherwise, of canine antirabic vaccine, as approved by the United States Department of Agriculture or the State Board of Health and administered by a licensed veterinarian or agent of the Department of Health .