Wisconsin Statutes 174.001 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 174.001
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Department: means the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection. See Wisconsin Statutes 174.001
- Intergovernmental commission: means an intergovernmental commission formed by contract under…. See Wisconsin Statutes 174.001
- Livestock: means any horse, bovine, sheep, goat, pig, llama, alpaca, domestic rabbit, farm-raised deer, as defined in…. See Wisconsin Statutes 174.001
- Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Population: means that shown by the most recent regular or special federal census. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(1) “Collar” means a band, strip or chain placed around the neck of a dog.
(2) “Department” means the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.
(2g) “Domestic animal” includes livestock, dogs and cats.
(2j) “Intergovernmental commission” means an intergovernmental commission formed by contract under s. 66.0301 (2) by all of the municipalities in a county with a population of 750,000 or more for the purpose of providing animal control services.
(3) “Livestock” means any horse, bovine, sheep, goat, pig, llama, alpaca, domestic rabbit, farm-raised deer, as defined in s. 95.001 (1) (ag), or domestic fowl, including any farm-raised game bird, as defined in s. 169.01 (12m).
(4) “Officer” has the meaning designated under s. 95.21 (1) (b).
(5) “Owner” includes any person who owns, harbors or keeps a dog.