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2025 Delaware Code
Title 16 - Health and Safety
Chapter 30F. ANIMAL WELFARE
Subchapter II. Animal Population Control Program and Spay/Neuter Fund
§ 3012F. Purpose.
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16 DE Code § 3012F (2025)
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§ 3012F. Purpose. 75 Del. Laws, c. 326, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 377, § 2; 84 Del. Laws, c. 477, § 1;
The purpose of the Animal Population Control Program is to decrease the number of stray and unwanted cats and dogs. The Program's goals include a reduction in the following:
(1) Population growth among stray and unwanted cats and dogs.
(2) Stray and unwanted cats and dogs entering animal shelters.
(3) Cat and dog euthanasia rates.
(4) Animal-inflicted injuries to humans (e.g., bites).
(5) Threats to public health and safety (e.g., from rabies and vehicular accidents).
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