Section 437-A:2 – Program Established.
437-A:2 Program Established. – The department shall establish and implement an animal population control program. The purpose of this program shall be to reduce the population of unwanted and stray dogs and cats by encouraging the owners of dogs and cats to have them permanently sexually sterilized, thereby reducing potential threats to public health […]
Section 437-A:3 – Eligibility of Owner of Dog or Cat to Participate.
437-A:3 Eligibility of Owner of Dog or Cat to Participate. – I. (a) A resident of the state who owns a dog or cat and who is eligible for one of the following programs shall also be eligible to participate in a reduced fee companion animal population control program if the owner signs a […]
Section 437-A:4 – Veterinarian Participation.
437-A:4 Veterinarian Participation. – I. Any veterinarian licensed in this state may participate in the program established under this chapter. A veterinarian shall file with the commissioner an application on which such veterinarian shall supply, in addition to any other information requested by the commissioner, a fee schedule listing the fees charged for animal […]
Section 437:10 – Penalty.
437:10 Penalty. – [Paragraph I effective until January 1, 2023; see also paragraph I set out below.] I. Any pet vendor who transfers live animals or birds customarily used as household pets in this state without having a license to do so as required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. [Paragraph […]
Section 437:11 – to 437:13-a [Omitted].
437:11 to 437:13-a [Omitted]. –
Section 437:14 – Artificial Coloring.
437:14 Artificial Coloring. – No chick, duckling, gosling, or rabbit that has been dyed or otherwise colored artificially shall be sold or offered for sale; raffled; offered or given as a prize, premium, or advertising device; or displayed in any store, shop, carnival, or other public place. Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
Section 437:15 – Sale or Gift.
437:15 Sale or Gift. – Rabbits younger than 8 weeks of age shall not be sold or offered for sale; raffled; or offered or given as a prize, premium, or advertising device. Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985. 2012, 82:1, eff. July 22, 2012. 2019, 81:1, eff. Aug. 17, 2019.
Section 437:16 – Conditions of Keeping and Display.
437:16 Conditions of Keeping and Display. – Stores, shops, vendors, and others offering chicks, ducklings, or goslings younger than 4 weeks of age for sale, raffle, or as a prize, premium, or advertising device, or displaying chicks, ducklings, or goslings to the public, shall provide and operate brooders or other heating devices that may […]
Section 437:17 – Penalty.
437:17 Penalty. – Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this subdivision shall be guilty of a violation; provided that after any violation has been called to the attention of the violator by any law enforcement officer, each day on which such violation continues or is repeated shall constitute a […]
Section 437:17-a – Monk Parakeets.
437:17-a Monk Parakeets. – Monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as quaker parrots, may be possessed and sold within the state. Source. 2011, 116:1, eff. July 30, 2011.