Bill Summary for H 816 (2011-2012)

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Apr 7 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 816 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TO ESTABLISH THE ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY BOARD AND THE SPAY/NEUTER DONATION AND MEMORIAL FUND.
Intro. by McElraft.

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Enacts new Article 4A of GS Chapter 19A establishing the nine member Animal Welfare Advisory Board (Board) of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Department) to promote animal welfare initiatives and oversee the expenditure of funds in the newly created Spay/Neuter Donation and Memorial Fund (Fund). Requires the Board to operate an animal shelter mentoring program. Provides for membership appointment, terms, and removal.
Provides that the Fund is separate from the Spay/Neuter Account and that it consists of donations, memorials, and other private contributions made to the Fund for spaying and neutering dogs and cats. Provides that a county, city, or nonprofit is eligible for reimbursement from the Fund if the Board determines that the entity offers one or more of five specified programs year round in order to reduce the cost of spaying and neutering. Requires the Department to report annually in February to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and the Fiscal Research Division on contributions made to and reimbursements made from the Fund. Effective July 1, 2011.