Rule 40-13-14-.01 - Eligibility(1) The Georgia Department of Agriculture may decide, in its discretion, to collaborate with veterinarians to host events providing sterilization procedures in chosen geographic areas.(2) A veterinarian that performs a sterilization procedure utilizing funds from the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program must be licensed by the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine. (3) If a veterinarian intends to seek financial assistance from the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program to perform a sterilization procedure, the veterinarian must request financial assistance in writing or electronic mail from the Georgia Department of Agriculture prior to performing the procedure. If funds are available, the veterinarian will receive written approval from the Department prior to performing each procedure.(4) The veterinarian must perform all surgical procedures for which they receive financial assistance from the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program using acceptable standards of care as prescribed by the American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines.(5) Both the animal and owner must reside in Georgia in order for the veterinarian to qualify to perform a sterilization procedure utilizing financial assistance from the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-14-.01
O.C.G.A. § 4-15-1.
Original Rule entitled "Eligibility" adopted. F. Sept. 26, 2003; eff. Oct. 17, 2003, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Aug. 31, 2006; eff. Sept. 20, 2006.Amended: F. Apr. 4, 2022; eff. Apr. 24, 2022.