§ 11-29-101 — Definitions

Wyoming § 11-29-101

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 11: Agriculture, Livestock and Other Animals
• Ch. 29: PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK ANIMALS

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(a) As used in this act:
(i) Repealed By Laws 2011, Ch. 100, § 3.
(ii) "Owner" or "person" means any individual
including the agents and employees of corporations;
(iii) "Torture" or "cruelty" means every act,
omission or neglect whereby the willful and malicious infliction
of pain or suffering is caused, permitted or allowed to continue
when there is a reasonable remedy or relief;
(iv) "Disposal" means as defined in W.S.
11-24-101(a)(iv);
(v) "Livestock" means as defined in W.S.
23-1-102(a)(xvi);
(vi) "Livestock animal" means:
(A) Any bovine, including domestic bison,
equine, swine, sheep, goat, domesticated camelid animal, ratite
bird, rabbit or poultry; or
(B) Any animal used or harvested for any good
and proper purpose including but not limited to food, fiber,
fur, leather, medical research and byproducts; or
(C) Any animal used or trained for work, sport,
exhibit or entertainment.
(vii) A "person with authority to enforce this
chapter" means a peace officer, agent or officer of the board;
(viii) "Reasonable costs of impoundment" means all
costs incurred by the impounding entity in providing necessary
food and water, veterinary attention and treatment for any
animal which is impounded under this act;
(ix) "This act" means W.S. 11-29-101 through 11-29-
115.