[PART V.] PIGEONS
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[PART V.] PIGEONS
§142-101 Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context otherwise provides:
"Carrier pigeon" means homing and racing pigeons which are banded on the leg with an identification leg band.
"Department" means the department of agriculture and biosecurity.
"Identification leg band" means the band placed around the pigeon's leg identifying the owner by name or initials or containing numbers or letters or a combination thereof.
"Pigeon" includes all carrier and show birds but does not pertain to birds raised for food or for similar commercial purposes.
"Racing pigeon" means any pigeon whose leg band identification is registered with any county, state, national, or international pigeon racing organization.
"Show pigeon" means any pigeon intended for show purposes which bears an identification leg band. [L 1989, c 9, pt of §2 ; am L 2025, c 236, §17]