2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 19A - Protection of Animals.
§ 19A-63. Eligibility for distributions from Spay/Neuter Account.

§ 19A‑63.  Eligibility for distributions from Spay/Neuter Account.

(a)        A county or city is eligible for reimbursement from the Spay/Neuter Account if it meets the following condition:

(1)        The county or city offers one or more of the following programs to low‑income persons on a year‑round basis for the purpose of reducing the cost of spaying and neutering procedures for dogs and cats:

a.         A spay/neuter clinic operated by the county or city.

b.         A spay/neuter clinic operated by a private organization under contract or other arrangement with the county or city.

c.         A contract or contracts with one or more veterinarians, whether or not located within the county, to provide reduced‑cost spaying and neutering procedures.

d.         Subvention of the spaying and neutering costs incurred by low‑income pet owners through the use of vouchers or other procedure that provides a discount of the cost of the spaying or neutering procedure fixed by a participating veterinarian or other provider.

e.         Subvention of the spaying and neutering costs incurred by persons who adopt a pet from an animal shelter operated by or under contract with the county or city.

(2)        Reserved for future codification purposes.

(b)        For purposes of this Article, the term "low‑income person" shall mean an individual who qualifies for one or more of the programs of public assistance administered by the Department pursuant to Chapter 108A of the General Statutes. (2000‑163, s. 1.)