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 adopting rules to implement the program in consultation with the state veterinarian.

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. The bill also includes a one-time appropriation of $1,000,000 from the environment and rangeland protection fund to support the spay and neuter awareness grant program for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 4.1-41-19