Sec. 4. The persons designed by this chapter to be affected by this chapter are those who own, control, or manufacture the output of any particular article of merchandise mentioned in this chapter; provided, however, that the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to agricultural products or livestock while in the possession of the producer or raiser.

Formerly: Acts 1897, c.104, s.4. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.3.