Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-24-9 - Additional information regarding vouchers that are a part of voucher based programs9.1. The Commissioner shall develop a voucher form for use by grantees with a control number or other necessary means of control to prevent fraud or misuse.9.2. The voucher form shall contain sufficient information to identify: the owner or caretaker; his or her animal or animals to be spayed or neutered, a list of participating veterinarians for whom the voucher is designated; the monetary amount for fees and charges to be paid to the veterinarian by the grantee in accordance with this rule; the amount of co-pay to be paid by the owner or caretaker; an indication of whether or not the animal or animals have been vaccinated for rabies; the expiration date of the voucher; and the name and contact information of the grantee issuing the voucher.9.3. A qualified owner or caretaker shall, from the list of participating veterinarians, select the veterinarian they wish to use for the spay neuter services. A grantee may not recommend nor give preference to any veterinarian on the list: Provided, that, upon request of the owner or caretaker, a grantee may offer information as to those veterinarians located in closest proximity to the owner or caretaker, and information about which veterinarians are willing to perform spay neuter surgeries on free-roaming cats.9.4. The voucher shall be signed by an authorized representative of the grantee.9.5. The owner or caretaker shall submit the voucher to the participating veterinarian indicated on the voucher in order for the spay neuter services to be performed.9.6. A voucher expires 30 days from the date of issue: Provided, that if the owner or caretaker contacts the participating veterinarian within 30 days to schedule the spay neuter services and the services cannot be performed within the 30 days, the voucher shall extend up and to the actual date the services are performed.