This bill proposes the creation of a new spay and neuter awareness grant program, which will be administered by the commissioner through the environment and rangeland protection fund. The program aims to promote the use of spaying and neutering services in North Dakota and to support organizations that offer these services. The commissioner is tasked with awarding grants to eligible applicants and will adopt necessary rules in consultation with the state veterinarian to implement the program effectively.

Additionally, the bill amends section 4.1-41-19 of the North Dakota Century Code regarding the deposit of fees. It specifies that the state treasurer will deposit revenue received from fees into the environment and rangeland protection fund, removing the previous stipulation about depositing a specific amount into the general fund. Furthermore, the bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the environment and rangeland protection fund for the spay and neuter awareness grant program for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, marking this funding as a one-time allocation.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 4.1-41-19