Mississippi § 75-40-103 - Definitions.
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§ 75-40-103. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Bird dealer” shall mean any person engaged in the business of dealing in, purchasing, breeding or offering for sale, whether at wholesale or retail, any exotic or pet birds or birds customarily kept as pets. For purposes of this article, ratites, including the ostrich, the rhea and the emu, are classified as commercial birds or livestock and not as exotic or pet birds. “Board” shall mean the Mississippi Board of Animal Health. “Person” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, estate, trust, fiduciary or other group or combination acting as a unit. “State Veterinarian” shall mean the officer appointed by the Board of Animal Health as provided by Section 69-15-7.
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