North Dakota Century Code Title 4.1. Agriculture § 4.1-41-01. Definitions

1. “Brand name” means any word, name, symbol, or device, used singly or in combination, that identifies commercial feed and distinguishes it from that of all others.

2. “Commercial feed” means any materials, used singly or in combination, which are distributed, or are intended to be distributed, for use as feed or for mixing in feed, except:

3. “Commissioner” means the agriculture commissioner or the commissioner's designee.

4. “Contract feeder” means an independent contractor that feeds commercial feed to animals pursuant to a contract under which the commercial feed is supplied, furnished, or otherwise provided to the independent contractor and the independent contractor's remuneration is determined in whole or in part by feed consumption, mortality, profits, or the amount or quality of the product.

5. “Customer-formula feed” means a commercial feed that is manufactured according to the specific instructions of the final purchaser.

6. “Distribute” means to:

7. “Drug” means any article:

8. “Feed ingredient” means each of the constituent materials making up a commercial feed.

9. “Guarantor” means the person whose name and principal mailing address appear on a feed label and who is responsible for guaranteeing the information contained on the label.

10. “Label” means any written, printed, or graphic information on or attached to a commercial feed or customer-formula feed container or its wrapper, or the written information accompanying the distribution of commercial feed or customer-formula feed, including the invoice or delivery slip.

11. “Labeling” means the written, printed, or graphic information accompanying the distribution of commercial feed or customer-formula feed, including promotional materials distributed to market the feed and statements and promotions through radio, television, or internet interface, or on an organization's website.

12. “Manufacture” means to grind, mix, blend, or further process a commercial feed for distribution.

13. “Mineral feed” means a commercial feed intended to supply primarily mineral elements or inorganic nutrients.

14. “Official sample” means any feed taken by the commissioner in accordance with section 4.1-41-13.

15. “Percent” or “percentage” means a rate determined by weight.

16. “Pet food” means any commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by dogs or cats.

17. “Product name” means a term that identifies a commercial feed as to its kind, class, or specific use and which distinguishes that feed from all other products bearing the same brand name.

18. “Quantity statement” means the net weight, mass, volume, or count of the feed.

19. “Specialty pet food” means a commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by domesticated animals, not including dogs or cats, normally maintained in a cage or a tank.

20. “Ton” means a net weight of two thousand pounds avoirdupois [907.18 kilograms].