Management of mammal exposed to rabies

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.