N.Y. Public Health Law § 2144: Rabies; county responsibility

§ 2144. Rabies; county responsibility. Each county health authority is

required to develop a rabies control protocol that identifies and

coordinates all activities within the county to accomplish a

comprehensive rabies response. The county health authority shall have

responsibility for the implementation of the protocol, including the

coordination of the response to rabies issues by other local agencies.

This protocol must be approved by the department and revised and updated

as directed by the department.