466-A:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. [Repealed.] II. "Canine" means a member of a species of mammal consisting of dogs, wolves, jackals, foxes, and coyotes. III. "Hybrid" means an offspring of 2 animals of different species or genera. IV. "Owner" means any person keeping, harboring, or having charge or control of a hybrid, […]
466-A:2 General Applicability. – The provisions of RSA 466, RSA 436:99-109 and RSA 644:8, shall apply to wolf hybrids, except as modified by the provisions of this chapter. Source. 1994, 265:1. 1995, 91:1, eff. Sept. 29, 1995.
466-A:3 Prohibitions. – I. No person shall sell or resell, offer for sale or resale, or release or cause to be released a wolf hybrid in the state of New Hampshire. II. (a) A person may import a wolf hybrid provided the wolf hybrid is spayed or neutered and has proper documentation of the […]
466-A:4 Vaccination. – The owner of a wolf hybrid shall be required by the veterinarian administering the rabies vaccination, as required by RSA 436:100, to sign an affidavit in the presence of a veterinarian indicating awareness that the use of the canine-approved vaccine on wolf hybrids is experimental and acknowledging that neither the veterinarian […]
466-A:5 Confinement. – Each wolf hybrid shall be under the physical control of the owner or confined in an enclosure or structure sufficient to prohibit escape. Adequate facilities and shelter, clean of waste and debris and free of infestation, shall be provided for keeping such animal. Source. 1994, 265:1, eff. June 6, 1994.
466-A:5-a Rulemaking Authority. – The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to standards for confinement and control under RSA 466-A:5. Source. 1998, 309:2. 2012, 171:25, eff. Aug. 10, 2012.
466-A:6 Penalty; Administrative Fines. – I. Any person in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. II. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any rule or order of the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food, shall be subject […]
