§9-11-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) HEREIN, HEREAFTER and HEREOF. Unless otherwise especially restricted or enlarged, such terms refer to the whole of the conservation laws of this state.

(2) WARDEN. The game and fish warden, deputy game warden or agent provided for in the game and fish laws.

(3) OFFICER. Such term includes every person authorized to enforce the provisions of the game and fish laws, and whenever the possession, use, importation, transportation, storage, sale, offering or exposing for sale of game birds, animals or fish is prohibited or restricted, the prohibition or restriction shall extend to and include every part of such game, bird, animal or fish, and a violation as to each animal, bird or fish, or part thereof, shall be a separate offense.

(4) THIS CHAPTER or PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER. Such words shall be taken and construed to include all rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources passed under and by the authority provided in the game and fish laws of this state.

(Acts 1935, No. 240, p. 632, §46; Code 1940, T. 8, §45.)