N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 2801.03

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Agr 2801.03 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise:

(a) "Administrator" means the administrator of the animal population control program, who is appointed by the commissioner of agriculture, markets and food;
(b) "Applicant" means the owner of a companion animal;
(c) "Companion animal" means a dog or cat;
(d) "Complaint" means a written and signed allegation of violation of these rules and/or RSA 437-A by an applicant or participating veterinarian;
(e) "Department" means the department of agriculture, markets and food;
(f) "Filing" means signing, dating and sending a document by first class mail to the department;
(g) "Participating veterinarian" means a veterinarian or veterinary practice that has filed the veterinarian's agreement to participate with the administrator.
(h) "Payee" means a participating veterinarian or veterinary practice;
(i) "Person" as defined in RSA 21:9, means corporate and political bodies as well as individuals;
(j) "Program" means the animal population control program pursuant to RSA 437-A:2;
(k) "Sterilization" means spaying or neutering, including maintenance, discharge, and removal of sutures;
(l) "Vendor" means the participating veterinarian; and
(m) "Vendor identification number" means the federal tax number or social security number of the vendor.

N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 2801.03

#5840, eff 6-17-94; ss by #6786, eff 7-1-98, EXPIRED: 7-1-06

New. #10568, eff 4-18-14