(2) The governing body of the county may, in the event of a rabies outbreak within the county, use such portion of the dog control fund as it deems necessary to purchase rabies vaccine for administration to animals under the direction of the state and local health officers. [1971 c.413 §12; 1977 c.189 §8; 1987 c.158 §78; 1987 c.905 §22; 2001 c.104 §156; 2007 c.445 §31]