Control of Rabies

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This is Article 3.1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Control of Rabies.” It is part of Chapter 2 “Disease Prevention and Control”, which is part of Title 32.1 “Health”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 32.1-48.1	Regulation of State Health Commissioner declaring existence of rabies; display and publication
§ 32.1-48.2	Regulation of Commissioner requiring vaccination or inoculation of dogs
§ 32.1-48.3	Regulations of Commissioner covering local ordinances and requirements
§ 32.1-48.4	Commissioner to cooperate with local governing bodies and agencies