§ 35.153 — Definitions
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Defines terms used in the farmed cervidae (deer and elk farming) law.
35.153 DEFINITIONS.
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Subdivision 1.Applicability.
The definitions in this section apply to section 17.452, this section, and section 35.155. §
Subd. 2.Cervidae.
“Cervidae” means animals that are members of the family Cervidae and includes, but is not limited to, white-tailed deer, mule deer, red deer, elk, moose, caribou, reindeer, and muntjac. §
Subd. 3.Farmed Cervidae.
“Farmed Cervidae” means Cervidae that are:
(1) raised for any purpose; and
(2) registered in a manner approved by the Board of Animal Health. §
Subd. 4.Owner.
“Owner” means a person who owns or is responsible for the raising of farmed Cervidae. §
Subd. 5.Herd.
“Herd” means all Cervidae:
(1) maintained on common ground for any purpose; or
(2) under common ownership or supervision, geographically separated, but that have an interchange or movement of animals without regard to whether the animals are infected with or exposed to diseases.
History:
History: History:
1Sp2005 c 1 art 1 s 65