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Rhode Island Administrative Code
Title 250 - Department of Environmental ManagementChapter 40 - Agriculture and Resource MarketingSubchapter 05 - Animal Health
Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Prevention, Control, and Suppression of Rabies Within the State of Rhode Island (250-RICR-40-05-2)
Section 250-RICR-40-05-2.10 - Rabies Testing

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-2.10

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Section 250-RICR-40-05-2.10 - Rabies Testing
A. Domestic animal testing: No suspect rabid animal shall be euthanized without being tested for rabies. Any suspect rabid animal that dies during quarantine shall be tested for rabies at the RI State Health Laboratory or a laboratory recommended by the State Veterinarian.
B. Wild animal testing: The decision whether to test wild animals will be made on a case-by-case basis. The State Veterinarian will have the authority to authorize testing of wild animals.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-2.10