§ 4-1.1-1 — § 4-1.1-1. Definitions. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]

§ 4-1.1-1. Definitions. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]

For the purposes of this chapter:

(1) "Calf raised for veal� means a calf of the bovine species kept for the purpose of producing the food product referred to as veal.

(2) "Crate� means a "gestation crate� for sows or a "veal crate� for calves.

(3) "Farm� means the land, building, support facilities, and other equipment that are wholly or partially used for the commercial production of animals or animal products used for food or fiber; and does not include live animal markets.

(4) "Farm owner or operator� means any person who owns or controls the operation of a farm, and does not include any non-management employee, contractor, or consultant.

(5) "Fully extending the animal's limbs� means fully extending all limbs without touching the side of an enclosure.

(6) "Person� means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, limited liability company, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, or syndicate.

(7) "Sow during gestation� means a pregnant pig of the porcine species kept for the purpose of breeding.

(8) "Turning around freely� means turning in a complete circle without any impediment including a tether, and without touching the side of a crate.

Legislative History

P.L. 2012, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 285, § 1.