(510 ILCS 5/14) (from Ch. 8, par. 364)
Sec. 14.
Whenever a case of rabies has occurred in a locality, or when the proper
officials of a government unit are apprehensive of the spread of rabies,
the Department shall act to prevent its spread among dogs and other
animals. The Department may order:
a. that all dogs or other animals in the locality be:
1. kept confined within an enclosure, or
2. kept muzzled and restrained by leash.
b. that all owners or keepers of dogs or other |
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c. other measures as may be necessary to control the
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The Department may determine the area of the locality in which, and the
period of time during which, such orders shall be effective.
(Source: P.A. 78-795 .)
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