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