Code of Massachusetts Regulations
330 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Title 330 CMR 10.00 - Prevention Of The Spread Of Rabies
Section 10.01 - Definitions
As used in 330 CMR 10.00:
Animal Inspector. A municipal Animal Inspector nominated under M.G.L. c. 129 § 15 and approved by the Department.
Currently Vaccinated. A domestic animal which has received a properly administered Rabies vaccine licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for use in that species, and within a timeframe consistent with the labeled duration of the product.
Department. The Department of Agricultural Resources.
Euthanasia. Induction of death in an animal in a manner that is as rapid, painless and stress-free as possible and is consistent with the current American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines for the Euthanasia of animals, and in accordance with Massachusetts General Law.
Exposed. Exposed by Direct Contact, Exposed by Proximity or received a Wound of Unknown Origin.
Exposed by Direct Contact. Physical contact with, received a bite or scratch from, or ate any part of a confirmed or suspected rabid animal.
Exposed by Proximity. Seen near or in the vicinity of a confirmed rabid animal, but which had no physical contact with nor received any wounds from the confirmed rabid animal.
Isolation. Restricting a domestic animal from any direct human or other animal contact; confining the animal to a facility such as a shelter, veterinary hospital, commercial kennel or Quarantine facility for livestock approved by the Animal Inspector of the appropriate municipality; or isolation at home under conditions approved by the Animal Inspector of the municipality and the Department.
Not Currently Vaccinated. Any previously vaccinated animal which has not been revaccinated prior to the expiration of its most recent vaccination;
Quarantine. Confinement of a domestic animal from humans and other animals for the purposes of observing the animal for signs of Rabies and minimizing chances of the animal spreading Rabies to humans and other animals. This includes Isolation and Strict Confinement
Rabies. A disease of mammals, virtually always fatal, caused by the Rabies Virus and characterized by progressive deterioration of the central nervous system.
Rabies Virus. A virus, belonging to the family Rhabdoviridae, in the genus Lyssavirus, with multiple variants.
State Laboratory. The Massachusetts State Public Health Rabies Laboratory.
Strict Confinement. Maintenance of a domestic animal in an escape-proof, solid-walled building with a roof, approved by the Animal Inspector of the municipality. The animal may be leash walked by an adult or under the direct supervision of an adult.
Ten Day Quarantine. Strict Confinement of an apparently healthy domestic animal that has bitten or scratched a human or other domestic animal.
Unvaccinated. Any domestic animal which has never received a licensed United States Department of Agriculture Rabies vaccine labeled for use in that species; any animal which is within 28 days of having received its first Rabies vaccine; or, any animal of a species for which there is no licensed USDA Rabies vaccine
Wound of Unknown Origin. A puncture wound, cut or scratch which has broken the skin and was obtained from an unknown source but is presumed to be from another animal.
