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1 New Subparagraph; Neglect of Animals; Foreclosure. Amend RSA 644:8, III(e) and (f) to read as follows:
(e) Negligently abandons any animal previously in his or her possession or custody by causing such animal to be left without supervision or adequate provision for its care, sustenance or shelter; or
(f) Otherwise negligently permits or causes any animal in his or her possession or custody to be subjected to cruelty, inhumane treatment or unnecessary suffering of any kind; or
(g) Upon receiving a notice of foreclosure, does not make arrangements for such animal or animals in his or her care upon his or her departure from the foreclosed unit. Upon the arrival of the sheriff to carry out eviction procedures, if the animal or animals have not been removed, the animal or animals shall be considered abandoned and care of such animal or animals shall pass to an animal care center under RSA 437:20.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2018.
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1 New Subparagraph; Neglect of Animals; Foreclosure. Amend RSA 644:8, III(e) and (f) to read as follows:
(e) Negligently abandons any animal previously in his or her possession or custody by causing such animal to be left without supervision or adequate provision for its care, sustenance or shelter;
(f) Otherwise negligently permits or causes any animal in his or her possession or custody to be subjected to cruelty, inhumane treatment or unnecessary suffering of any kind; or
(g) Upon receiving a notice of foreclosure, does not make arrangements for such animal or animals in his or her care upon his or her departure from the foreclosed unit. Upon the arrival of the sheriff to carry out eviction procedures, if the animal or animals have not been removed, the animal or animals shall be considered abandoned and care of such animal or animals shall pass to an animal care center under RSA 437:20.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2018.