§ 2-38-501 - Definition.

2-38-501. Definition.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Feral hog" means any hog of the species Sus scrofa, including a Russian or European wild boar, that is roaming freely upon public land or private land:

(A) That is not enclosed with a fence sufficient under 2-39-101 et seq.; and

(B) Without the landowner's permission;

(2) (A) "Feral hog" does not include a stray domestic hog that has escaped from domestic confinement for less than five (5) calendar days.

(B) If the owner of the stray domestic hog provides notice of the escape to all adjacent landowners within five (5) calendar days of the escape, the stray domestic hog is not considered a "feral hog" for an additional ten (10) calendar days following the initial five-day period; and

(3) A "feral hog" is deemed to be domestic livestock.