As used in this chapter:
"Agency" in these rules means the Iowa beef industry council.
"Cattle" means any live domesticated bovine animal regardless of age.
"Producer" means any person who owns or acquires ownership of cattle in this state. However, a person shall not be considered a producer if any of the following apply:
"Purchase" occurs when a purchaser enters into a verbal or written agreement with a producer to accept delivery of cattle from the producer.
"Purchaser" means a person who purchases cattle from a producer.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 101-5.1