Classifying ostriches, emus and rheas as livestock

47-2201. Classifying ostriches, emus and rheas as livestock. All creatures of the ratite family that are not indigenous to this state, including but not limited to ostriches, emus and rheas, are hereby classified as livestock and shall be subject to all appropriate laws and rules and regulations relating to livestock. History: L. 1994, ch. 79, § 1; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: License requirements of sellers of ratites and deer and other vertebrates and exotic animals; not-for-profit organizations. 95-76. 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