Section 147.741. Definitions  


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  • The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

    Applicant—The owner or principal officer of an aquaculture facility, which is suffering severe economic loss, or a person suffering property damage from migratory birds.

    Aquaculture—The controlled culture of aquatic organisms, particularly finfish, under artificial circumstances—that is, ponds, raceways—for economic profit or by the Fish and Boat Commission. Net pens are excluded for the purpose of this definition.

    WCO—Wildlife Conservation Officer.

    WS—United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services.