New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Agr - Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
Chapter Agr 1700 - TRANSFER OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS
Part Agr 1704 - OPERATING STANDARDS RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL KENNELS AND OTHER PREMISES LICENSED TO HOUSE, HARBOR, OR DISPLAY ANIMALS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Section Agr 1704.01 - Animal Facilities

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Agr 1704.01

Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024

(a) Housing for animals shall be:

(1) Structurally sound; and

(2) Maintained in good repair to:

a. Protect the animals from injury;

b. Contain the animals; and

c. Prohibit the entrance of other animals.

(b) The facility shall have reliable and adequate electric power, if required to comply with other provisions of this section, and adequate potable water.

(c) Supplies of food and bedding shall be stored in facilities that adequately protect such supplies against infestation or contamination by vermin. Refrigeration shall be provided for supplies of perishable food.

(d) The following provisions for waste disposal shall be made:

(1) Any waste that would be considered infectious waste under Env-Sw 904.01 shall be stored, treated, transported and disposed of pursuant to Env-Sw 904;

(2) Provision shall be made for the removal and disposal of:

a. Animal and food wastes;

b. Bedding;

c. Dead animals; and

d. Debris; and

(3) Disposal facilities shall be constructed to prevent, and operate so as to minimize:

a. Vermin infestation;

b. Odors; and

c. Disease hazards.

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