25 TAC § 265.20. Farm and Domestic Animals

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 25 HEALTH SERVICES › Part 1 DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES › Chapter 265 GENERAL SANITATION › 25 TAC § 265.20

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(a) Location of animals. Horses and other animals maintained at any camp shall be quartered at a reasonable distance from any sleeping, living, eating, or food preparation area.

(b) Location of stables or corrals. Stables and corrals shall be located so as to prevent contamination of any water supply. Manure shall be removed from stalls and corrals as often as necessary to prevent a fly problem.

(c) Animals in waterfront areas prohibited. Horses, dogs, or other domestic animals or pets shall not be permitted on a beach or in the water near the beach when in use for waterfront activities.

(d) Rabies vaccinations of animals. All dogs and cats owned or under the supervision of anyone on the camp premises shall be currently vaccinated against rabies in compliance with Health and Safety Code, §826.021. Evidence of vaccination shall be provided to a department representative upon request.

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