345 Ind. Admin. Code 14-1-1

Current through December 4, 2024

Section 345 IAC 14-1-1 - Definitions

Authority: IC 15-17-3

Affected: IC 15-17-2-47; IC 15-17-4

Sec. 1.

The following definitions apply throughout this article:

(1) "Board" means the Indiana state board of animal health appointed under IC 15-17-3.

(2) "Custody" means a person has immediate charge and control of the animal, not necessarily ownership, with implicit responsibility for the protection and care of the animal.

(3) "Livestock" shall have the meaning set forth in IC 15-17-2-47(a).

(4) "Person responsible for caring for livestock or poultry" means any person with custody of the livestock or poultry.

(5) "Poultry" means farm-raised birds, such as the following:

(A) Chickens.

(B) Turkeys.

(C) Ducks.

(D) Geese.

(E) Guinea fowl.

(6) "Production method" means how the animals are being raised.

(7) "Shelter" means any man-made structure or natural feature that provides protection from the elements, such as a barn, shed, or lean-to and trees, bushes, or topographical features.

(8) "State veterinarian" means the state veterinarian appointed by the board under IC 15-17-4 and his or her authorized agents.

345 IAC 14-1-1

Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 14-1-1; filed Sep 28, 2011, 11:01 a.m.: 20111026-IR-345110088FRA

Readopted filed 7/17/2017, 9:06 a.m.: 20170816-IR-345170165RFA

Readopted filed 10/4/2023, 9:15 a.m.: 20231101-IR-345230625RFA