437-A:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food. II. "Department" means the department of agriculture, markets, and food. III. "Fund" means the companion animal neutering fund established in RSA 437-A:4-a. Source. 1993, 219:3. 1995, 130:4. 1997, 332:2, eff. Aug. 22, 1997.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
437-A:4-a Fund Established; Solicitation and Acceptance of Funds. – I. There is hereby established the companion animal neutering fund. Any funds received by the commissioner under this chapter, RSA 466:4, I(c), and RSA 466:6, III shall be deposited in the fund and shall be used by the commissioner exclusively for implementation including veterinarian reimbursement, […]
437-A:5 Rulemaking. – The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to: I. Format and content of all forms required under this chapter. II. Proof of eligibility under RSA 437-A:3, I. II-a. Administration of the fund established under RSA 437-A:4-a. III. [Repealed.] Source. 1993, 219:3. 1997, 332:3, eff. Aug. 22, 1997. 2009, […]
437-A:6 Enforcement; Administrative Fine. – Any person who knowingly falsifies proof of eligibility for, or participation in, any program under this chapter, who furnishes any licensed veterinarian with inaccurate information concerning the ownership of an animal submitted for a sterilization procedure, who furnishes the commissioner with false information concerning an animal sterilization fee schedule […]
437-A:7 to 437-A:9 Repealed by 2010, 368:1(31), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –