Unlawful acts concerning animals; definitions

21-6411. Unlawful acts concerning animals; definitions. As used in K.S.A. 21-6412 through 21-6417, and amendments thereto: (a) "Animal" means every living vertebrate except a human being; (b) "farm animal" means an animal raised on a farm or ranch and used or intended for use as food or fiber; (c) "retailer" means a person regularly engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property, services or entertainment for use or consumption and not for resale; (d) "wild animal" means a living mammal or marsupial which is normally found in the wild state, but shall not include a farm animal; and (e) "domestic pet" means any domesticated animal which is kept for pleasure rather than utility. History: L. 2010, ch. 136, § 222; July 1, 2011. Source or Prior Law: 21-4313. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026