§ 2-1604. Spay/Neuter Advisory Board[Subtitle subject to abrogation]

   (a) Established. -- There is a Spay/Neuter Advisory Board.

(b) Members. -- The Advisory Board consists of:

   (1) The Secretary, or the Secretary's designee; and

   (2) The following members, appointed by the Secretary:

      (i) One representative of a private animal shelter;

      (ii) One veterinarian;

      (iii) One representative of a local animal control agency;

      (iv) One representative of the pet food industry; and

      (v) Two representatives of animal welfare advocacy organizations.

(c) Chair. -- The Secretary shall designate the chair of the Advisory Board.

(d) Staff. -- The Department shall provide staff support for the Advisory Board.

(e) Compensation; reimbursement for expenses. -- A member of the Advisory Board:

   (1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Advisory Board; but

   (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(f) Issues for advice to Department. -- The Advisory Board shall advise the Department with respect to:

   (1) The administration of the Fund;

   (2) The solicitation and evaluation of competitive grant proposals;

   (3) Appropriate additional standards for grant proposals;

   (4) Additional relevant data that the Department should require from local animal shelters and appropriate animal control organizations;

   (5) The adoption of regulations that implement this subtitle; and

   (6) Any other appropriate matter with respect to the implementation of the Fund in the discretion of the Department.

HISTORY: 2013, chs. 561, 562.