New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law - PBH § 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.