2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 22:1931 — Definitions

PART XI.  ANIMAL INSURERS

§1931.  Definitions

As used in this Part:

(1)  "Animal" means any animal other than man and includes fowl, birds, fish, and reptiles.  

(2)  "Animal insurance policy" means any contract, agreement, or instrument whereby a person other than the owner assumes the risk and/or the expense or any portion thereof for the health of an animal.  

(3)  "Animal insurer" means any person or organization, whether domestic, foreign, or alien issuing or attempting to issue animal insurance policies as defined herein.  

(4)  "Commissioner" means the commissioner of insurance of the state of Louisiana.  

(5)  "Person" means any individual person, firm, company, corporation, partnership, or association which provides animal insurance in this state.  

Acts 1985, No. 563, §1.