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(4) "Husbandry" means the practice of daily care administered to animals. (5) "Isolation" means the setting apart of an animal from all other animals, food, and equipment in the facility for the sole pUrpose of preventing the spread of disease. . . (6) "License period" means July I through June 30. (7) "Long term care" means the housing oflin ammal for a period of more than 30 consecutive days. (8) "Properly cleaned" means the removal of carcasses, debris, food waste, excrement, or other organic material with adeq\late frequency. (9) "Social interaction" means friendly physical contact or play between animals of the same species or with a person. (10) "Suitable method of drainage" means drainage that allows for the elimination of water and waste products, prevents contamination of animals, allows animals to remain dry, and complies with applicable building codes and local ordinances. . (11) "Supervision of animals" means one person (at least 16 years of age) present, at all times, able to directly view each enclosure or common area. History Note: Authority G.S. J9A.24; Eff. January J, 2005. SECTION .0200. FACILITIES AND OPERATING STANDARDS 02 NCAC. 52J .0201 GENERAL (a) Housing facilities for dogs and cats. shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury, contain the animals and restrict the entrance of other animals and people. . (b) All light fixrures and electriCal outlets in animal areas shall be in compliance with the State Building Code. (c) Facilities shall have reliableaod safe electric power as necessary to comply with the Animal Welfare Act. (d) Supplies of food and bedding shall be stored in facilities which adequately protect such supplies against . infestation or contamination by vermin and insects. All open bags of food shall be stored in airtighf containers with lids.. Refrigeration shall be provided for supplies of perishable food. . ( e) Provisions shall be made for the daily remoyal and disposal of animal and food waste, bedding and debris from the housing facility in accorqanee with local ordinances, to assure facility will be maintained in a clean and samtary manner. (f) Hot and cold rwming, potable water must be available. Facilities such as washroom, basin or sink shall be provided to maintain cleanliness among animal caretakers, animals, and ammal food and water receptacles. (g) Each facility shall have the ability to conrum ambient temperature. (h) A separate five-foot perimeter fence is required if any' animals have access to an outdoor enclosure, including. unsupervised exercise areas. (1) An adequate drainage system must be provided for the housing facility. G) All areas of a facility are subject to review Or inspection by North Carolina Department of Agriculture .and Consumer Services employees during normal business hours (8:00 a.m, through 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). . (k) All animals in a facility are subject to the reqrnrements of the Animal Welfare Act, regardless of ownership. (I) A licensee or registrant shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules and ordinances relating to or affecting the welfare of dogs and cats in its facility. . (m) No dog or cat shall be in a window display except during business hours and then only in compliance with standards set forth in this Section. History Note: AuthorityG.S. J9A.24; . Eff. April J, 1984; Amended Eff. January 1, 2005. 02 NCAC 52J .0202 INDOOR FACILITIES (a) Ineloor housing facilities for dogs and cats shall be adequately heated and cooled when necessary to protect the Gs-s