KRS 258.055: Quarantine in case of rabies epidemic -- Emergency vaccinations.

If a local board of health has reason to believe or has been notified by the Cabinet for

Health and Family Services that there is danger that rabies may spread within the county,

the board shall publish a notice requiring owners of specified animals in the affected area

of the county to confine the animals for any periods that may be necessary to prevent the

spread of rabies. If it is deemed advisable in the interest of public health, the local board

of health shall order all specified animals in the affect ed area to be vaccinated against

rabies, except animals that have been vaccinated within the past six (6) months under the

provisions of KRS 258.005 to 258.087. If the local board fails or neglects to order a

vaccination, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall do so. The Cabinet for

Health and Family Services may aid the local health department in the execution of any

emergency vaccinations.