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Control of rodents, dogs and other animals.—(1) The occupier of any premises, or if the premises are unoccupied, the owner thereof shall not dump waste, permit the growth of thickets and the like in a manner which attract the rodents, dogs and other animals and shall destroy the rodents which cause plague and leptospirosis and shall forthwith inform the Local Self Governments the details of the dogs which are infected or suspected to have infected with rabies. (2) Where the Local Public Health Officer is satisfied that the occupier or owner of any premises does not comply with the responsibility provided in sub-section (1), shall serve a notice to such occupier or owner requiring her to take steps within the time specified in the notice. (3) Any person who raise dogs and cats shall vaccinate them from rabies, at regular intervals. (4) Any person or institution who contravenes the provisions in sub-sections (1) and (3) shall be liable to fine as specified in section 65.