Management of mammal exposed to rabies

K.S.A. 75-5661 — under DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT.

K.S.A. 75-5661

75-5661. Management of mammal exposed to rabies. (a) As used in this section, "exposed to rabies" means a bite, scratch or abrasion by a known or suspected rabid mammal, or open wound or mucous membrane contact with the saliva or brain tissue from a known or suspected rabid mammal. (b) Any law enforcement officer or local health officer, upon private or public property, may take up any mammal which has exposed to rabies a person or other mammal. (c) The mammal shall be managed in a manner as described in rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of health and environment. History: L. 1996, ch. 26, § 1; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 47-125. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026