(510 ILCS 45/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 902)
Sec. 2.
As used in this Act:
(a) "Carrier pigeon" means homing and racing pigeons which have the
name of the owner stamped upon the wing or tail, or are banded upon the leg
with the name or initials of the owner or with an identification or
registration number stamped on the band.
(b) "Racing pigeon" means a pigeon registered with a national pigeon
racing organization and used as a game competitive bird. The pigeons are
not to be identified or classified as fowl when raised and used in the
sport and hobby of racing carrier pigeons.
(c) "Department" means the health department of any municipality
or county, in unincorporated areas and shall include the head of such
department or any employee acting in his stead.
(d) "Loft" means any structure in which carrier, hobby, or show pigeons
are housed.
(e) "Hobby or show pigeons" means pigeons that are raised for the purpose
of a hobby or exhibited for show and must have a band on one leg with an
identification number along with the year the bird was raised. These pigeons
are not to be identified or classified as fowl when raised for hobby or show.
These pigeons need not be registered with any organization.
(Source: P.A. 88-136.)
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