CHAPTER Agr 3500 BREEDER’S HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR DOGS AND CATS - EXPIRED

Statutory Authority: RSA 437:13-a, V and RSA 466:6-a, V-a

PART Agr 3501 COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS

Agr 3501.01 Statement of Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to establish the process for the investigation of complaints made against breeders of dogs or cats.

Source. #7639, eff 1-30-02, EXPIRED: 1-30-10

New. #9819, eff 11-20-10, EXPIRED 11-20-18

Agr 3501.02 Definitions.

(a) “Breeder” means any person who breeds dogs or cats for sale, gift or transfer in any manner.

(b) “Commissioner” means the New Hampshire commissioner of agriculture, markets and food.

(c) “Complaint” means a formal allegation against a breeder of dogs or cats having to do with:

(1) Immunizations for disease prevention;

(2) A health certificate or any of its content;

(3) The age of the dog or cat;

(4) The condition of health of the dog or cat; or

(5) The veterinarian that examined the dog or cat and signed the health certificate.

Source. #7639, eff 1-30-02, EXPIRED: 1-30-10

New. #9819, eff 11-20-10, EXPIRED 11-20-18

Agr 3501.03 Complaints. All complaints shall be in writing and shall be signed by the submitter and shall include the health certificate and all other documents that relate to the basis for the complaint.

Source. #7639, eff 1-30-02, EXPIRED: 1-30-10

New. #9819, eff 11-20-10, EXPIRED 11-20-18

Agr 3501.04 Investigations.

(a) The commissioner or designee shall investigate all written complaints against a dog or cat breeder of the state.

(b) The investigation shall be initiated within 10 days of receipt of the written complaint.

(c) The results of the investigation shall be in a written report.

(d) The breeder shall be notified by the commissioner or designee of the result of the investigation.

Source. #7639, eff 1-30-02, EXPIRED: 1-30-10

New. #9819, eff 11-20-10, EXPIRED 11-20-18

APPENDIX

Rule	Specific State Statute the Rule Implements
Agr 3500	RSA 437:13-a, v and RSA 466:6-a, V-a