§ 106-758. Definitions.
§ 106‑758. Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in G.S. 113‑129, the followingdefinitions shall apply as used in this Article,
(1) "Aquaculture" means the propagation and rearing ofaquatic species in controlled or selected environments, including, but notlimited to, ocean ranching;
(2) "Aquaculture facility" means any land, structureor other appurtenance that is used for aquaculture, including, but not limitedto, any laboratory, hatchery, rearing pond, raceway, pen, incubator, or otherequipment used in aquaculture;
(3) "Aquatic species" means any species of finfish,mollusk, crustacean, or other aquatic invertebrate, amphibian, reptile, oraquatic plant, and including, but not limited to, "fish" and"fishes" as defined in G.S. 113‑129(7);
(4) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner ofAgriculture;
(5) "Department" means the North Carolina Departmentof Agriculture and Consumer Services. (1989, c. 752, s. 147; 1993, c. 18, s. 1; 1997‑261, s. 71.)