For purposes of this Article, the following words, terms and phrases are defined as follows:
(1) "Animal" means all birds and mammals, other than man, to which biologics may be administered.
(2) "Biologics" means preparations made from living organisms and their products, including serums, vaccines, antigens and antitoxins which are used for the treatment or prevention of diseases in animals other than humans, or in the diagnosis of diseases.
(3) "Board" means the North Carolina Board of Agriculture.
(4) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture.
(5) "Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (1981, c. 552, s. 1; 1997-261, s. 70.)