The following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context otherwise requires or a different meaning is specifically prescribed.(a) 'Garbage' means putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods including animal carcasses or parts thereof;(b) 'Persons' means the state, any municipality, political subdivision, institution, public or private corporation, individual, partnership, or other entity;(c) 'Commissioner' means the state commissioner of agriculture or his authorized agents.
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