As used in this article 82, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) Animal means a live vertebrate, nonhuman animal.
2. (2) Animal shelter has the meaning set forth in section 35-80-102 (1).
3. (3) Cat means a small, domesticated, carnivorous mammal that is a member of the family Felidae, order Carnivora.

4. (4) Chemical substance means any organic or inorganic substance, including:

   1. (a) A drug, as defined in 21 U.S.C. sec. 321 (g)(1);
   2. (b) A pesticide, as defined in 7 U.S.C. sec. 136 (u);
   3. (c) A chemical substance, as defined in 15 U.S.C. sec. 2602 (2); and
   4. (d) A food additive, as defined in 21 U.S.C. sec. 321 (s).
5. (5) Department means the department of agriculture created in section 35-1-103.
6. (6) Dog means any member of the species Canis familiaris.

7. (7) Health-related research means research:

   1. (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;
   2. (b) Related to the development of biomedical products or devices, as defined in 21 U.S.C. sec. 321 (h); or
   3. (c) To test the health effects of chemical substances, ingredients, medical devices, vaccines, products, or product formulations.

8. (8)

   1. (a) Health-related research facility means an entity that uses animals for health-related research.
   2. (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. (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.