C.R.S. § 35-82-101: Definitions.

As used in this article 82, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Animal" means a live vertebrate, nonhuman animal.

(2) "Animal shelter" has the meaning set forth in section 35-80-102 (1).

(3) "Cat" means a small, domesticated, carnivorous mammal that is a member of the family Felidae, order Carnivora.

(4) "Chemical substance" means any organic or inorganic substance, including:

(a) A drug, as defined in 21 U.S.C. sec. 321 (g)(1);

(b) A pesticide, as defined in 7 U.S.C. sec. 136 (u);

(c) A chemical substance, as defined in 15 U.S.C. sec. 2602 (2); and

(d) A food additive, as defined in 21 U.S.C. sec. 321 (s).

(5) "Department" means the department of agriculture created in section 35-1-103.

(6) "Dog" means any member of the species Canis familiaris.

(7) "Health-related research" means research:

(a) Related to the causes, progression, diagnosis, treatment, control, or prevention of physical or mental diseases and impairments or chronic conditions of humans or animals;

(b) Related to the development of biomedical products or devices, as defined in 21 U.S.C. sec. 321 (h); or

(c) To test the health effects of chemical substances, ingredients, medical devices, vaccines, products, or product formulations.

(8) (a) "Health-related research facility" means an entity that uses animals for health-related research.

(b) "Health-related research facility" does not include an entity that only provides a beneficial service to an animal, such as spaying or neutering.

(9) "Pet animal rescue" has the meaning set forth in section 35-80-102 (11.2).