Title 7, Title 7

As used in this Part, and in every law relating to or affecting animals, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW).] 1. Act. "Act" means the Animal Welfare Act. 1-A. Abandoned dog. 1-B. Abandoned animal. "A…

1. Attorney General and District Attorneys. Whenever a person has engaged in or is about to engage in an act or practice that constitutes a violation of this Part, a rule adopted pursuant to this Part or a condition of an order, license or permit approved or decision issued by th…

1. Forfeitures. Unless otherwise provided, any court in this State shall collect fines or forfeitures imposed for violations of this Part and pay the fine or forfeiture into the treasury of the municipality where the offense or violation was committed. The municipal clerk shall d…

1. Establishment. There is established the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund, an interest-bearing account and nonlapsing fund in the department, referred to in this section as "the fund." The fund receives money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section …

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Administrator" means the entity that administers the program as provided in subsection 7. [PL 2023, c. 484, §3 (NEW).] B. "Fund" means the Compani…