Minnesota Administrative Rules

1721.0690 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For the purposes of parts 1721.0690 to 1721.0740, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Carcass.

"Carcass" means the dead body of a domestic animal.

Subp. 3.

Collecting station.

"Collecting station" means a site where carcasses may be unloaded for temporary keeping.

Subp. 4.

Composting.

"Composting" means the controlled microbial degradation of organic material by thermophilic organisms.

Subp. 5.

Establishment.

"Establishment" means a place where carcasses or discarded animal parts are rendered or processed for mink or pet food or for other commercial uses.

Subp. 6.

Litter.

"Litter" means material that is used to provide a carbon source for composting.

Subp. 7.

Off-site pickup point.

"Off-site pickup point" means a location away from the building site where animals are kept and where carcasses may be placed for pickup by a carcass disposal service.

Subp. 8.

Toxic material.

"Toxic material" means a poisonous substance.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 35.03

History:

37 SR 1396

Published Electronically:

April 4, 2013