§ 35-82-101 — Definitions

As used in this article 82, unless the context
otherwise requires:

(1) Animal means a live vertebrate, nonhuman animal.

(2) Animal shelter has the meaning set forth in section 35-80-102 (1).

(3) Cat means a small, domesticated, carnivorous mammal that is a
member of the family Felidae, order Carnivora.

(4) Chemical substance means any organic or inorganic substance,
including:

(a) A drug, as defined in 21 U.S.C. sec. 321 (g)(1);

(b) A pesticide, as defined in 7 U.S.C. sec. 136 (u);

(c) A chemical substance, as defined in 15 U.S.C. sec. 2602 (2); and

(d) A food additive, as defined in 21 U.S.C. sec. 321 (s).

(5) Department means the department of agriculture created in section
35-1-103.

(6) Dog means any member of the species Canis familiaris.

(7) Health-related research means research:

(a) Related to the causes, progression, diagnosis, treatment, control, or
prevention of physical or mental diseases and impairments or chronic conditions of
humans or animals;

(b) Related to the development of biomedical products or devices, as defined
in 21 U.S.C. sec. 321 (h); or

(c) To test the health effects of chemical substances, ingredients, medical
devices, vaccines, products, or product formulations.

(8) (a) Health-related research facility means an entity that uses animals
for health-related research.

(b) Health-related research facility does not include an entity that only
provides a beneficial service to an animal, such as spaying or neutering.

(9) Pet animal rescue has the meaning set forth in section 35-80-102 (11.2).

Legislative History

Source: L. 2025: Entire article added, (SB 25-085), ch. 95, p. 433, � 1, effective August 6.