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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 3 P.S. Agriculture § 328.102. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Animal protection organization.” Any of the following:

(1) A nonprofit society or association incorporated under 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 53 Subch. A (relating to incorporation generally) for the purpose of the prevention of cruelty to animals.

(2) A municipality which operates an animal shelter.

“Board.” The State Board of Veterinary Medicine.

“Department.” The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.

“Small domestic animals.” As follows:

(1) Any of the following whose general intended purpose is to be kept and cared for as household pets:

(i) Rabbits.

(ii) Mice.

(iii) Rats.

(iv) Hamsters.

(v) Guinea pigs.

(vi) Ferrets.

(vii) Birds.

(viii) Reptiles.

(ix) Amphibians.

(2) All cats and dogs.

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