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N.C.G.S. § 130A-185

Vaccination required.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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(a) Vaccination required. - The owner of an animal listed in this subsection over four months of age shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies: (1) Cat. (2) Dog. (3) Ferret. (b) Vaccination. - Only animal rabies vaccine licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the Commission shall be used on animals in this State. A rabies vaccine may only be administered by one or more of the following: (1) A licensed veterinarian. (2) A registered veterinary technician under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. (3) A certified rabies vaccinator. (1935, c. 122, s. 1; 1941, c. 259, s. 2; 1953, c. 876, s. 2; 1973, c. 476, s. 128; 1983, c. 891, s. 2; 2009-327, s. 2.)