250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-8.5

Current through December 26, 2024
Section 250-RICR-40-05-8.5 - Definitions
A. For the purposes of these regulations, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
1. "Accredited veterinarian" means a veterinarian approved by the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), to perform functions required by cooperative State-Federal-Industry animal disease control and eradication programs.
2. "Breeding swine" means any sexually mature swine.
3. "Feeder pigs" means any swine weighing twenty (20) pounds to one hundred (100) pounds inclusive.
4. "Grower hogs" means any swine weighing one hundred (100) to two hundred (200) pounds being grown for the purpose of breeding or slaughter.
5. "Person" means any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation or company including but not limited to education and research institutions, zoological gardens, schools, pet stores and laboratories.
6. "Slaughter hogs" means any pig over two hundred (200) pounds not being used for breeding.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-8.5