As used in this subchapter:
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(1) “Animal” means any animal other than dogs or cats that may be affected by rabies;
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(2) “Cats” means any domestic feline animal, species Felis catus;
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(3) “Dogs” means any domestic canine animal, species Canis lupus familiaris;
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(4) “Has been bitten” means the skin has been penetrated by an animal’s teeth and saliva has contacted a break or abrasion of the skin;
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(5) “Owner” means any person who:
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(A) Has a right of property in a dog, cat, or other animal;
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(B) Keeps, harbors, cares for, or acts as the custodian of a dog, cat, or other animal; or
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(C) Knowingly permits a dog, cat, or other animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by him or her; and
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(6) “Vaccination against rabies” means the injection, subcutaneously or otherwise, of antirabic vaccine, as approved by the United States Department of Agriculture or the State Board of Health and administered by a licensed veterinarian or agent of the Department of Health.