Section 3015F - Eligibility; division of spay/neuter fund proceedsThe proceeds of the Spay/Neuter Fund outlined in this subchapter shall be available to those parties qualifying for participation under the following eligibility requisites:
(1) An individual may qualify to participate in the program if the individual meets all of the following: a. Is 18 years of age or r older.b. Is a resident of the State.c. Establishes proof of being a recipient of benefits from 1 of the following programs:3. Delaware Medical Assistance.4. Social Security Disability (SSD), including an individual who was receiving Social Security Disability benefits at the time the individual reached full retirement age but whose benefits have since been converted to regular retirement benefits by the Social Security Administration.5. SSI (Supplemental Security Income).6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).7. WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children).8. Veteran's Administration Disability Compensation (only if veteran has a disability rating of 50% or higher). d. Is the owner or free-roaming cat caretaker of a Delaware cat or Delaware dog being spayed or neutered at a participating veterinarian or clinic.(2) A non-profit organization may apply for competitive grants from the Program if it meets all of the following:a. Is registered and in good standing as a Delaware corporation with the Delaware Secretary of State, Division of Corporations.b. States in its corporate purpose clause or in its mission statement that its activities are devoted to animal rescue, animal welfare, or the humane treatment of animals.c. Applies these funds to animals who have their origin in Delaware.d. Is exempt from federal taxation in accordance with Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) [26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)] .(3) The Department shall determine the Program's fiscal allotment and numerical spay and neuter procedures according to available funds and in a way that best accomplishes the goals of the Program and reaches targeted pet populations.
Amended by Laws 2023, ch. 477,s 1, eff. 10/9/2024.Amended by Laws 2017 , ch. 450, s 2, eff. 10/1/2018.Amended by Laws 2017 , ch. 224, s 1, eff. 4/17/2018. 75 Del. Laws, c. 326, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 76 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 2; 77 Del. Laws, c. 174, §§ 1 - 5.;