Section 17.453 — Definitions.

17.453 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to this section and section 17.454. Subd. 2. Owner. “Owner” means a person who owns or is responsible for the raising of Ratitae. Subd. 3. Ratitae. “Ratitae” means members of the Ratitae family (including ostriches, emus, and rheas) that are raised for the purpose […]

Section 17.454 — Ratitae.

17.454 RATITAE. Subdivision 1. Ratitae are livestock. Ratitae are livestock and are not wild animals for purposes of hunting or wildlife laws. Ratitae and their products are farm products and livestock for purposes of financial transactions and collateral. Subd. 2. Raising Ratitae is an agricultural pursuit. Raising Ratitae is agricultural production and an agricultural pursuit. […]