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.
Section 437:18 – Definitions.
437:18 Definitions. – As used in this subdivision, unless the context otherwise requires: I. "Animal" means a domestic animal, a household pet, or a wild animal in captivity. II. "Owner" means the person having the right of possession of an animal, whether such right was acquired by gift, purchase, or other means. III. "Animal […]
Section 437:8-b – Confidentiality.
437:8-b Confidentiality. – I. Information submitted to the animal records database is exempt from public disclosure, and shall not be subject to discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion for release. Disclosure to local, state, and federal officials is not public disclosure. This exemption shall not affect the disclosure of information used in […]
Section 437:9 – Rulemaking Authority.
437:9 Rulemaking Authority. – The commissioner may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The information required from an applicant for a license as a pet vendor; II. The health and sanitation standards to effectuate the purposes of this subdivision; III. Information required to be maintained in records of pet vendors regarding […]
Section 437:1 – Definitions.
437:1 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. " Animal shelter facility " means a facility, including the building and the immediate surrounding area, which is used to house or contain animals and which is owned or leased, operated and maintained by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of […]
Section 437:2 – Declaration of Policy.
437:2 Declaration of Policy. – This subdivision establishes standards for the regulation of animal health that are consistent with the pattern established throughout statute by the general court. Animal health regulation shall focus either on those conditions that pose a threat to public health or that would require regulatory intervention to protect the economy […]
Section 437:3 – Requirements.
437:3 Requirements. – No pet vendor shall transfer animals or birds without a license. A pet vendor shall apply to the commissioner for a license, giving such information as the commissioner shall require. A pet vendor that transfers more than 50 or more dogs, 50 or more cats, 50 or more ferrets, or 50 […]
Section 437:4 – Refusal to Issue; Revocation or Suspension of License.
437:4 Refusal to Issue; Revocation or Suspension of License. – The commissioner, after notice to the licensee and opportunity for hearing, as set forth in the rules adopted under RSA 437:9, may deny an application, or suspend or revoke a license for any of the following reasons: I. The applicant or licensee violated the […]
Section 437:5 – Prohibition.
437:5 Prohibition. – No licensee under this subdivision shall transfer, other than to a qualified veterinarian or licensed animal shelter facility, any maimed, sick, or diseased animal or bird other than as permitted under RSA 437:8, II nor shall any licensee treat inhumanely any animal or bird in his or her care or possession […]
Section 437:6 – Health Management; Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets.
437:6 Health Management; Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets. – I. Medical treatment and use of controlled drugs on any animal or bird under the care or possession or under the control of any licensee other than a veterinarian may be administered only under the direction and supervision of a veterinarian for the purposes of this […]