The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Adequate hand-cleansing facility." A facility which has:
"Advertise." To notify the public of an event by:
"Animal." A living nonhuman organism having sensation and the power of voluntary movement and requiring for its existence oxygen and organic food. The term does not include a fish or an aquatic animal.
"Animal exhibition." As follows:
"Animal exhibition grounds." The premises on which an animal exhibition is conducted.
"Interstate health certificate certificate of veterinary inspection." A legible official document that is: (1) made on a form issued by the chief livestock health official of the state of origin or the United States Department of Agriculture; (2) prepared by an accredited veterinarian of the state of origin certifying the health of the animal described in the certificate; and (3) validated by the chief livestock health official of the state of origin. * * *
"Operator." A person that conducts an animal exhibition. The term includes a person that contracts with another to conduct an animal exhibition.
"Pennsylvania health certificate." A legible official document that is: (1) made on a form (AAI-13) provided by the department; and (2) prepared by an accredited Pennsylvania veterinarian or a representative of the department certifying the health of animals described in the certificate according to the health requirements established under Chapter 23 (relating to domestic animals) and regulations promulgated under Chapter 23.
"Veterinarian consultation relationship." A relationship in which the owner or caretaker of the animal has assumed responsibility to consult a veterinarian and has agreed to follow the instructions of the veterinarian in relation to zoonotic diseases and implementing best management practices intended to reduce and prevent diseases.
"Zoonotic disease." A disease which is transmissible from an animal to a human being.
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