RSA 437:18 · Definitions

437:18 Definitions. – As used in this subdivision, unless the context otherwise requires:

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I.

"Animal" means a domestic animal, a household pet, or a wild animal in captivity.

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II.

"Owner" means the person having the right of possession of an animal, whether such right was acquired by gift, purchase, or other means.

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III.

"Animal care center" means any veterinary establishment, humane society, boarding kennel, or other center providing care and treatment for animals.

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IV.

"Abandoned animal" means:

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(a)

Any animal whose owner neglects or refuses to reclaim it within 7 days after the mailing of the notification provided for in RSA 437:19.

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(b)

Any animal left in an animal care center by a person unknown or by an owner who, when leaving the animal, gives a false name or false address.

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(c)

Any ferret in the custody of the animal care center for at least 7 days.

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(d)

Any cat in the custody of the animal care center for at least 7 days which has a form of positive identification including, but not limited to a tattoo, collar, microchip, eartag, or any other form of identification approved by the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 466:13-a.

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V.

"Operator" means the director, manager, veterinarian, or other person charged with the supervision of an animal care center. Source. 1985, 72:1. 1998, 368:2, eff. Aug. 25, 1998.

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