As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- (1) BOARD. The State Board of Agriculture and Industries.
- (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.
- (3) FEED DISTRIBUTOR. Any person residing in Alabama, or any Alabama corporation, or Alabama legal business entity that sells directly to a ratite producer feed of any sort that is intended for ratite consumption regardless of where the feed is manufactured.
- (4) RATITE. One of a variety of flightless birds including an ostrich, emu, rhea, cassowary, or kiwi.
- (5) RATITE PRODUCER. Any person residing in Alabama, or any Alabama corporation, or Alabama legal business entity that owns or has a financial investment in ratites located in Alabama.
(Acts 1997, No. 97-638, p. 1163, §1.)