2305 - Keeping and handling of domestic animals.

     § 2305.  Keeping and handling of domestic animals.        The department shall have authority to regulate the keeping     and handling of domestic animals to exclude or contain dangerous     transmissible diseases and hazardous substances and to protect     the environment. Nothing in this section shall be construed to     authorize the department to require vaccination of any animal to     prevent or control rabies whenever that animal is exempt from     vaccination under the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1610,     No.181), known as the Rabies Prevention and Control in Domestic     Animals and Wildlife Act.