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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
§ 1. For the purposes of this Act:
“Department” means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois.
“Director” means the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, or his duly appointed representative.
“Contagious or infectious disease” means a specific disease designated by the Department as contagious or infectious under rules pertaining to this Act.
“Contaminated” or “contamination” means for an animal to come into contact with a chemical or radiological substance at a level which may be considered to be harmful to humans or other animals if they come into contact with the contaminated animal or consume parts of the contaminated animal.
“Reportable disease” means a specific disease designated by the Department as reportable under rules pertaining to this Act.
“Animals” means domestic animals, poultry, and wild animals in captivity.
“Exposed to” means for an animal to come in contact with another animal or an environment that is capable of transmitting a contagious, infectious, or reportable disease. An animal will no longer be considered as “exposed to” when it is beyond the standard incubation time for the disease and the animal has been tested negative for the specific disease or there is no evidence that the animal is contagious, except for animals exposed to Johne's disease. Animals originating from a herd where Johne's disease has been diagnosed will be considered no longer “exposed to” with a negative test. The negative test must have been conducted within 30 days prior to the sale or movement.
“Swap meet” means an organized event where animals including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, or other animals customarily obtained as pets, are sold, traded, or exchange hands.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 510. Animals § 50/1. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-510-animals/il-st-sect-510-50-1/
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