Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-26


 NORWICH. NORWICH TOWN AND
 MONTVILLE.
 Whereas, a rabid dog has recently run at large in the Towns of Norwich Town, Norwich and Montville, theE6ny exposing persons, cows, dogs and other domestic animals to the intective disease known as
 Now. therefore, the Commissioner on Domestic Animals, deeming it, reasonable and necessary for the security of the in- prevent the spread of said disease. and to protect the public therefrom. in pursu- ance of the authority given under Chap ters 1S6 and lS7 of the General Statutes, as amended by Chapters 156 and 172 of the Public Acts of 1921, hereby makes and promulgates the following rules and regulations for confining, controlling or destroying dobs and other domestic anil mals in the Towns O. Norwich Town, Norwich and Montyiile:
 1. All dogs and other animals in each ot said towns known to have been bitten forthwith be mercifuIiy killed by the Dog Warden of the Town.
 7. All dogs in said towns known to have been in contact with a rabid dog but not positively known to have been bitten by said rabid dog, and all dogs showing symptoms of rabies. shall be quaranJined in close confinement to the acceptance of tie Dog Wardens, and the Special Deputy, until released by the Commissioner on Domestic Animals, or his Special Deputy.
 3. All dogs in said towns shall be quarantined in close confinement or Sc curely chained on the premises of the owner or keeper, and no dog shall be allowed to go at large on and after the date these rules shall go into effect until the same are rescinded, except
 ta) Dogs being held or led on leashes or not more than five feet in length, held in the hand of the owner, attendant or keeper, provided such owner, attend ant or keeper IS of responsible age. t (bl Hunting dogs While actually en- gagged in hunting game. accompanied by q licensed hunter.
 tc) Sheep and cattle dogs while aetu- ally engaged i'll driving or tending sheep or cattle. and accompanied by and in control of the owner, keeper or herdsman.
 4 The Dog Warden, any Constable or Police Officer having jurisdiction in either of said towns shall kill or dispose of as directed by the Commissioner on Domes- tic Animals, all stray dogs which he may find at large without collar and license tag attached. The Dog Warden shall capture and take into his custody every dog in each of said towns found with collar and license tag attached not con fined and controlled agreeable to the foregoing, and shall imDound and hold such dogs and kill the same ii unclaimed as is provided by law.
 ,. These rules shall take effect at 12 0 clock noon the 31st of August, 1891. AUTHORITY. Section 3401, amended by Chapter sl12, Public Acts of 1921; Chapter 156, Public l Acts of 192I Chapter 1S1 and Section l 3405 of the General Statutes. PEN AL,TYN ! Section 3415 of the General Statutes 1 Every person owning, keeping or hous- ] ing a dog who shall violate any pro- | y!sioDs Of this Statue for whNh TO otheI l penalty is provided, or any rule for re- straining or destroying; dogs, legally made and published, shall be fined not more than $7. or imprisoned not more than 5C days, or both.
 (Signed)
 J. M. WHITTLESEY, l Commissioner on Domestic Animals.
 Dated at Hartford. Conn. Aug. 25 l 1921. aug26d