(a) Fees for lodging necessary for testing animals shall be for reimbursement to the state for expenses

incurred by the division of animal industry of the department of agriculture, markets, and food.

(b) Fees for lodging shall be consistent with Department of Administrative Services – Manual of

1. (1) Lodging expenses incurred by employees shall be reimbursable if authorized by the department head and the location of the work assignment or hotel location is at least 50 miles away from the employee’s official headquarters and the employee’s residence;
2. (2) Advance payment by the state shall be one night only when advance payment is required for lodging services;
3. (3) Lodging expenses paid or reimbursed by the state shall be for state employees only;
4. (4) Additional expenses or room upgrades, incurred for family or friends accompanying the employee, shall not be reimbursable; and
5. (5) Original hotel invoices shall be submitted and personal and other non-allowable expenses must be deducted from the total.

6. (a) Fees shall be billed by the division of animal industry of the department of agriculture, markets,

   and food to the flock owner or event organization.

7. (b) The flock owner or event organization shall be responsible for the reimbursement of the fees.

   Source. #12678, eff 11-20-18

   APPENDIX

   Rule

   Specific State Statute the Rule Implements

   Agr 3301.01-3301.02

   RSA 436:115, I

   Agr 3301.03-3301.05

   RSA 436:115, I-II

procedures, Section 1107, Lodging Reimbursement Policy: