PROPOSED RULES
Notice Number: 2010-105
Rule Number: Agr 3500
1. Agency Name & Address:
Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food
Division of Animal Industry
State House Annex
25 Capitol Street - Room 220
Concord, NH 03301
2. RSA Authority: RSA 437:13-a, V; RSA 466:6-a, V-a
3. Federal Authority:
4. Type of Action:
Adoption ___x__
Amendment ______
Repeal ______
Readoption ______
Readoption w/amendment ______
5. Short Title: Breeder's Health Certificate of Dogs and Cats
6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and the effect of the rule on those regulated:
This rule establishes the process for the investigation of complaints made against breeders of dogs and cats. Agr 3500 had expired 1/30/10.
This rule includes adoption again of Agr 3501.01-3501.02 & Agr 3501.04 without change and the adoption with a change of Agr 3501.03. The change requires the submitter of a complaint to sign the complaint.
The effect on those regulated would be individuals and businesses breeding dogs and cats in New Hampshire who would be investigated due to a written complaint.
6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected:
This rule will affect any dog or cat breeder in New Hampshire.
6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement:
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RULE |
SECTION TITLE |
| Agr 3500 |
RSA 437:13-a, V and RSA 466:6-a, V-a |
7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate persons with disabilities:
Name: Stephen K. Crawford, DVM
Title: State Veterinarian
Phone #: 271-2404
Fax #: 271-1109
E-Mail: scrawford@agr.state.nh.us
TTY/TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 or dial 711 (in NH)
Address:
Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food
Division of Animal Industry
State House Annex
25 Capitol Street - Room 220
Concord, NH 03301
8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in the electronic format specified:
October 25, 2010
_____x____Fax _____x____E-Mail _________Other format (specify)
9. Public hearing scheduled for:
Date and Time: October 15, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
Place: Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Conference Room 222A, State House Annex - 2nd Floor, 25 Capitol Street, Concord, NH 03301
10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant)
FIS #10:114 dated 9/10/10
1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):
The previous rules expired in January 2010. The Department has continued to operate under the provisions of the expired rules. There is no difference in cost when comparing the proposed and expired rules.
2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:
No federal mandate; no impact on state funds.
3. Cost and benefits of the proposed rule(s):
A. To State general or State special funds:
NoneB. To State citizens and political subdivisions:
NoneC. To independently owned business:
None11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution:
This rule does not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution. The rule neither mandates nor assigns any responsibility or cost to any political subdivision.