In addition to the definitions in Section 11-46-102, as used in this part:
(1) "Proof of sterilization" means a written document signed by a veterinarian licensed under Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act, stating:
- (a) a specified animal has been sterilized;
- (b) the date on which the sterilization was performed; and
- (c) the location where the sterilization was performed.
- (2) "Recipient" means the person to whom an animal shelter transfers an animal for adoption.
- (3) "Sterilization deposit" means the portion of a fee charged by an animal shelter to a recipient or claimant of an unsterilized animal to ensure the animal is timely sterilized in accordance with an agreement between the recipient or the claimant and the animal shelter.
- (4) "Sterilized" means that an animal has been surgically altered either by the spaying of a female animal or by the neutering of a male animal, so it is unable to reproduce.
- (5) "Transfer" means that an animal shelter sells, gives away, places for adoption, or transfers an animal to a recipient.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 130, 2011 General Session