34A-8-1. Definition of terms.Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:(1)'Endangered species,' any species of wildlife or plants which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range other than a species of insects determined by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission or the secretary of the United States Department of Interior to constitute a pest whose protection under this chapter would present an overwhelming and overriding risk to man;(2)'Nongame species,' any wildlife species not legally classified a game species, fur-bearer, threatened species, or as endangered by statute or regulations of this state;(3)'Threatened species,' any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range;(4)'Wildlife,' any nondomesticated animal, whether reared in captivity or not, and includes any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof, or the dead body or parts thereof. Source: SL 1977, ch 335, §1.
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