These rules implement the forms and procedures of the department of agriculture, markets, and food pursuant to RSA 437-A, the animal population control program. The purpose of the program is to encourage permanent sexual sterilization of dogs and cats to reduce the population of unwanted companion animals and protect public health and safety.

Source. #5840, eff 6-17-94; ss by #6786, eff 7-1-98, EXPIRED: 7-1-06 New. #10568, eff 4-18-14; ss by #14129, eff 11-26-24