Notice of Intent to Consider the Adoption of Amendments to the Rules relating to the Dog and Cat Sterilization Fund
July 26, 2006
Notice of Intent to Consider the Adoption of Amendments to the Rules relating to the Dog and Cat Sterilization Fund, O.C.G.A §4-15-1, and Departmental Rule 40-13-14-.01.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND PARTIES:
Notice is hereby given that the Georgia Department of Agriculture will consider the adoption of amendments to the Rules relating to the Dog and Cat Sterilization Fund on Monday, August 28, 2006, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon (no hearing is schedule), in Room 103 of the Agriculture Building, 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
SYNOPSIS, MAIN FEATURES AND DIFFERENCES:
It is proposed to amend subsection (2) of Rule 40-13-14-.01 by removing “electronic mail” as a means of requesting financial assistance from the Fund. This action is made due to the inability to manage, electronically, all submissions received.
It is further recommended to amend subsection (1) of Rule 40-13-14-.02 by changing the number of procedures performed per month per veterinarian from five (5) to three (3) in an effort to maintain operation of the Fund with a reduced level of funding.
It is further proposed to amend subsection (2) of Rule 40-13-14-.02 by adding “prior to performing additional services,” clarifying when an owner or agent must be notified of any additional charges, such as vaccinations, laboratory services, etc.
It is further proposed to amend subsection (a) of Rule 40-13-14-.02(3) by deleting “from the Dog and Cat Sterilization Fund” to avoid redundancy within the Rule.
It is further proposed to amend subsection (b) of Rule 40-13-14-.02(3) by deleting “Performed with Financial Assistance from the Dog and Cat Sterilization Fund” and “from the Dog and Cat Sterilization Fund” to avoid redundancy within the Rule. This proposed change also increases the amount of time that a veterinarian has to return a claim of payment from the Dog and Cat Sterilization Fund from thirty (30) to sixty (60) days.
Interested persons may request a copy of the proposed rules by calling (404) 656-3667 or faxing their request to (404) 651 9024. You may download a copy of the synopses and the proposed rules from the Georgia Department of Agriculture website at You may download a copy of the synopsis and the proposed rules by clicking on the link listed here:
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DCSF Proposed Rule (14KB)
DCSF Proposed Rule Change Draft (16KB)
Comments should be sent to:
Dr. Carter Black, Associate State Veterinarian
Georgia Department of Agriculture
19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Written comments must be received no later than the close of business (4:30 p.m. EDT) on Friday, August 25, 2006.
This notice is given in compliance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, O.C.G.A. §50-13-4.
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