For the purpose of sections 322.010 to 322.080, the following words and following phrases shall be considered and held to mean the following:

1. (1) "Affected with rabies" shall mean when manifesting the principal characteristic symptoms of rabies as described in the standard textbooks treating upon the diseases of domestic animals;
2. (2) "Exposed to rabies" shall mean when bitten by, or fought with, or has come in close contact with a dog showing symptoms of rabies;
3. (3) "Immunized" shall mean immunized against rabies at the expense of the owner or custodian by the administration of antirabic virus by a licensed veterinarian; and
4. (4) "Rabies" shall mean hydrophobia.

(RSMo 1939 § 14539, repealed L. 1953 p. 662 § A, again enacted L. 1955 p. 754)

Prior revision: 1929 § 12865