2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 3 — Agriculture and forestry
RS 3:3112 — Definitions
§3112. Definitions
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture and forestry or his duly authorized representative acting at his direction.
(2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
(3) "Ratite" means a flightless bird with a flat chestbone of the order Ratitae including but not limited to ostrich (Struthio camelus), rhea (Rhea americana), emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), and cassowary (Casuarius). Domestic farm-raised ratites shall be considered livestock if identified and maintained for the commercial purpose of producing meat, hides, feathers, oil, or progeny.
Acts 1993, No. 134, §1; Acts 2008, No. 920, §1, eff. July 14, 2008.
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