South Carolina § 47-5-120 Danger of rabies spread; quarantine and inoculation of pets; reduction of stray and feral animal population.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 47-5-120 — Danger of rabies spread; quarantine and inoculation of pets; reduction of stray and feral animal population.

South Carolina § 47-5-120

Title 47ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY

Ch. 5RABIES CONTROL

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S.C. Code Ann. § 47-5-120 (2026).

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When there is a danger of rabies spread in a community, and it is necessary in the interest of the public's health and safety, the commissioner of the department or his designee may issue an order to include the general quarantine or immediate inoculation, or both, of pets against rabies within the affected community whether or not these pets have been previously inoculated. The order may require that efforts to reduce the stray and feral animal population be undertaken.

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When there is a danger of rabies spread in a community, and it is necessary in the interest of the public's health and safety, the commissioner of the department or his designee may issue an order to include the general quarantine or immediate inoculation, or both, of pets against rabies within the affected community whether or not these pets have been previously inoculated. The order may require that efforts to reduce the stray and feral animal population be undertaken.