The following words and terms, when used in this undesignated head, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Act--House Bill 1787, 71st Legislature, 1989.
2. (2) Adequate food and water--Food and water which is sufficient in amount and appropriate for the particular type of animal to prevent starvation, dehydration, or significant risk to the animal's health from a lack of food or water.
3. (3) Adequate space--An area which is of sufficient length, width, and height to allow the equine to freely and comfortably move about, stand with all four feet on the ground, lie down, and get up without injury.
4. (4) Adequate ventilation--The provision of fresh air to an enclosure by means of windows, doors, vents, fans, or air-conditioning so as to minimize drafts, odors, and moisture condensation.
5. (5) Application--A written request to the department for a registration, temporary registration, or renewal of registration. The application must be on the form prescribed by the department.
6. (6) Board--Texas Board of Health.
7. (7) Body condition score--An assessment of equine body condition in accordance with the following.

Source Note:The provisions of this §169.82 adopted to be effective February 22, 1990, 15 TexReg 715; amended to be effective February 10, 1993, 18 TexReg 589.