10-144 C.M.R. ch. 251, § 5 - Responding to reports of undomesticated animals that bite or otherwise expose humans or domesticated animals

A. If an undomesticated animal suspected of having rabies bites or otherwise exposes a person or a domesticated animal to rabies, an ACO or game warden shall immediately either remove the undomesticated animal or cause the undomesticated animal to be removed, and euthanized for testing. The head must be submitted to HETL for rabies testing.

B. If capture is not possible, or if imminent danger exists, the undomesticated animal may be shot in accordance with local ordinance by a law enforcement officer, game warden, ADC agent or qualified ACO. The animal should not be shot in the head, nor must the head be destroyed or disposed of, but instead must be submitted to HETL for testing.

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10-144 C.M.R. ch. 251, § 5