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Ordinance No. 22-97 amending section 102 (inoculation required for dogs and cats) of article 8 (regulation of animals - pets) of chapter 6 (neighborhood vitality / community health) of the code of the city of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to inoculation requirement
Presenter:
Jamie Norris, Director of Animal Law Enforcement
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
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Summary:
There was a recent change to the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act (CRS 12-315-105(q)) updating the requirements for the administration of rabies vaccinations in animal shelters. The new language, which is reflective of the national standards set in the National Compendium on Rabies, allows rabies vaccinations to be administered under the indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian in shelters and rescues. Changing the law to allow rabies vaccinations to be administered under the indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian allows shelters to vaccinate the animals efficiently and effectively in their care, while also maintaining access to the medical expertise of a licensed veterinarian
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Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
To approve the ordinance as presented
Summary of Ordinance Language
An Ordinance amending section 102, of article 8 of the code of the City of Colorado Springs to update inoculation requirements to match the updated Colorado revised requirements.