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534.47  Definitions.--As used in ss. 534.48-534.53:

(1)  "Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(2)  "Livestock market" means any location in the state where livestock is assembled and sold at public auction or on a commission basis during regularly scheduled or special sales. The term "livestock market" shall not include private farms or ranches or sales made at livestock shows, fairs, exhibitions, or special breed association sales.

(3)  "Buyer" means the party to whom title of livestock passes or who is responsible for the purchase price of livestock, including, but not limited to, producers, dealers, meat packers, or order buyers.

History.--s. 1, ch. 73-40; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 83-7; s. 1, ch. 93-5.