C.M.R. 01, 001, ch. 702 - RULES FOR THE COMPANION ANIMAL STERILIZATION PROGRAM

  1. § 001-702-1 - DEFINITIONS
  2. § 001-702-2 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR SELECTION PROCESS
  3. § 001-702-3 - ELIGIBILITY
  4. § 001-702-4 - VETERINARIAN PARTICIPATION
  5. § 001-702-5 - PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
  6. § 001-702-6 - DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS

Summary: This Chapter establishes and implements a Companion Animal Sterilization Program for companion animals. This Chapter contains eligibility requirements for participation in the program, procedures for veterinarian reimbursement, program administration, and performance measurements.

The purpose of the Companion Animal Sterilization Program is to reduce:

a) Stray and unwanted cats and dogs;
b) Cat and dog euthanasia rates;
c) Dog bites;
d) Feral cats;
e) Threats to public health and safety from rabies and other zoonotic diseases;
f) Community and state animal control costs; and
g) Areas lacking access to veterinary care.

Notes

C.M.R. 01, 001, ch. 702
EFFECTIVE DATE:
June 9, 2004 - filing 2004-206
AMENDED:
May 8, 2011 - filing 2011-137, filing 2011-137
CORRECTIONS:
February, 2014 - agency names, formatting
AMENDED:
March 1, 2023 - filing 2023-027
REPEALED AND REPLACED:
5/19/2024 - filing 2024-124

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 7 M.R.S. §3906-B and § 3910-B.

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