Colorado § 35-82-101 - Definitions.
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§ 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).
Source: L. 2025: Entire article added, (SB 25-085), ch. 95, p. 433, § 1, effective August 6.
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