Can you get citation if dog bites someone and doesnt have rabies shot records?

In most jurisdictions, failure to maintain up-to-date rabies vaccination records for a dog is a citable offense. Therefore, if a dog bites someone and does not have current rabies vaccination records, the owner may be issued a citation.

Additionally, if the dog is not vaccinated against rabies and bites a person, the person may be required to undergo post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), which consists of a series of rabies vaccines and rabies immune globulin (RIG). The cost of PEP can be significant and may be the responsibility of the dog owner.