Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 3, § 3112. Definitions

(1) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture and forestry or his duly authorized representative acting at his direction.

(2) “Department” means the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

(3) “Ratite” means a flightless bird with a flat chestbone of the order Ratitae including but not limited to ostrich (Struthio camelus), rhea (Rhea americana), emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), and cassowary (Casuarius). Domestic farm-raised ratites shall be considered livestock if identified and maintained for the commercial purpose of producing meat, hides, feathers, oil, or progeny.