Louisiana § RS 3:2073 - Definitions
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§ RS 3:2073. Definitions
As used in this Chapter:
(1) "Board" means the Louisiana Equine Promotion and Research Advisory Board.
(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture and forestry.
(3) "Equine" means all members of the genus Equus, regardless of age, including horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, and zebras.
(4) "Equine educational program" means any event focused on improving a participant's understanding of equines.
(5) "Equine event" means any kind of show, exposition, contest, or tournament where equines are shown competitively.
(6) "Equine facility" means any facility used to host equine events.
(7) "Equine industry member" means any person with an interest and background in the requirements of owning, breeding, showing, or managing equines.
(8) "Equine performance" means any discipline within the equine industry where equines are used competitively or in exhibition.
(9) "Equine research" means any scholarly activity conducted to collect scientific data utilizing experimental design.
(10) "Program" means the Louisiana Equine Promotion and Research Program.
(11) "Promotion of the equine industry" means the development of a comprehensive marketing plan for the equine industry including a website, social media, and an advertising program that includes all breeds, disciplines, and equine-related activities.
(12) "Therapeutic riding and rehabilitation center" means any Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) accredited program that utilizes equine-assisted activities to contribute positively to the cognitive, physical, and social well-being of individuals.
(13) "Trail facility" means a facility with routes planned specifically for public equine use as well as necessary support areas such as camping facilities.
Acts 2021, No. 168, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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