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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Police Regulations (Ch. 163 to 177) § 174.001. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/police-regulations-ch-163-to-177/wi-st-174-001/
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