West Virginia Statutes

§ 19-2E-3 — Definitions

West Virginia·Ch. 19 AGRICULTURE·Art. 2E HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF LIVESTOCK

As used in this article:

(a)"Commercial slaughtering establishments" means a person engaged for profit in this state in the business of slaughtering or dressing animals for human consumption which are to be sold or offered for sale through a commercial outlet or establishment;
(b)"Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture of the State of West Virginia and his duly authorized representatives;
(c)"License" means any person licensed under the provisions of article two-b, chapter nineteen of the Code of West Virginia;
(d)"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, fiduciary or other group of persons whether organized or not;
(e)"Livestock" means cattle, swine, sheep or goats.

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Legislative History

2007 Reg. Sess., HB2390; 1982 Reg. Sess., HB1481

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