N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 2144

§ 2144. Rabies; county responsibility. Each county health authority is\nrequired to develop a rabies control protocol that identifies and\ncoordinates all activities within the county to accomplish a\ncomprehensive rabies response. The county health authority shall have\nresponsibility for the implementation of the protocol, including the\ncoordination of the response to rabies issues by other local agencies.\nThis protocol must be approved by the department and revised and updated\nas directed by the department.\n