§ 3.1-742.1. (Repealed effective October 1, 2008) Definitions
As used in this article unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Composting" means the natural process, carried out pursuant to § 3.1-745.2, in which beneficial microbes reduce dead poultry into a biologically safe by-product.
"Dead poultry" means poultry, exclusive of those intentionally slaughtered, which die as a result of disease, injury, or of natural causes, upon any premises in the Commonwealth.
"Disposal" means the complete destruction of dead poultry in an incinerator or a disposal pit, or by rendering or composting.
"Disposal pit" means an opening dug in the ground to a minimum depth of six feet, containing a minimum capacity of 150 cubic feet, covered with a minimum of twelve inches of dirt, and provided with one or more openings for the introduction of poultry therein. Openings shall be of a minimum size of eight inches square and equipped with tight lids.
"Incinerator" means a firebox constructed of masonry or metal in which dead poultry are burned by the use of fuel.
"Person" means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or institution which engages in the raising or keeping of poultry for profit in this Commonwealth.
"Poultry" means all chickens, ducks, turkeys, or other domestic fowls being raised or kept on any premises in the Commonwealth for profit.
"Premises" means the entire tract of land including, but not limited to, the buildings thereon, owned, leased or used by any person for the raising or keeping of poultry for profit.
"Raising or keeping of poultry for profit" means the raising or keeping of 500 or more poultry at one time for the purpose of sale of such poultry or the eggs produced therefrom.
"Rendering" means treating dead poultry according to the process described in 9 CFR § 381.95 (a).
(1992, c. 101.)
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