As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture and forestry or his duly authorized representative acting at his direction.
(2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
(3) "Ratite" means a flightless bird with a flat chestbone of the order Ratitae including but not limited to ostrich ( Struthio camelus ), rhea ( Rhea americana ), emu ( Dromaius novaehollandiae ), and cassowary ( Casuarius ). Domestic farm-raised ratites shall be considered livestock if identified and maintained for the commercial purpose of producing meat, hides, feathers, oil, or progeny.