As used in this chapter:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-03-01

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    “Beef producer” means any person that has an ownership interest in cattle.

2.    “Cattle” means live domesticated bovine animals.

3.    “Cattle feeder” means a person in the business of feeding cattle for the purpose of adding weight to the cattle prior to slaughter.

4.    “Commission” means the North Dakota beef commission.

5.    “Dairy producer” means any person in the business of producing and selling milk from cows.

6.    “Livestock auction market” means a public market or private buying station in which livestock is offered for sale or sold.

7.    “Livestock dealer” means a person that purchases cattle and is required to be licensed under chapter 36-04.

8.    “Participating producer” means a producer that has not obtained a refund of any assessment paid on the sale of cattle under this chapter for the preceding three years.