Section 13.02. Local rabies control program.

 

(1)   Authority. Pursuant to s. 95.21 (9) , Stats., the department may approve the rabies control program of a county, city, village or town. A local rabies control program shall include:

(a) A county or municipal ordinance which sets forth requirements for the control of rabies or adoption by reference of the rabies control provisions of s. 95.21 , Stats.

(b) Administration and enforcement of quarantine provisions in the local ordinance or in s. 95.21 , Stats.

(2)   Department approval.

(a) A county, city, village or town wishing to administer a local rabies control program under this chapter shall file a written proposal with the department. The proposal shall include a complete plan for administration of the rabies control program, including:

1. The proposed ordinance which will be adopted by the local governmental unit as the authority for a local rabies control program.

2. A description of the proposed quarantine and enforcement program to be implemented by the county, city, village or town.

3. Identification by job title of the administrator.

4. Identification by name, office address, and veterinary medical examining board registration number of the Wisconsin licensed veterinarian responsible for veterinarian involvement.

5. Projected staffing and budget for the program, including staffing and budget for training and enforcement.

6. Assurance of continuing adequate financial support for the rabies control program by the county, city, village or town.

(b) The department shall submit each proposal filed by a local unit of government to the council on local rabies control programs for its recommendation regarding approval. The council may recommend to the department that the proposal be granted, denied or granted with modifications.

(3)   Review and evaluation. At least once each year, the department shall review and evaluate the rabies control program of each county, city, village or town having an approved program. If the department finds that the local program fails to comply with this chapter or with the terms and conditions of the program's approval, the department may terminate the approved status. Notice of termination shall be in writing and shall specify the grounds for termination and the effective date. In lieu of termination, the department may notify the local government of any deficiencies in the rabies control program and establish a deadline date for correction of the deficiencies.

History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413 , eff. 6-1-90; CR 06-028 : am. (1) (intro.) Register November 2006 No. 611 , eff. 12-1-06 .