301.8 Building Materials, Supplies, Fixtures and Equipment for Commercial Housing of

Poultry and Livestock. Sales of building material, supplies, fixture, and equipment used in the construction, repair, or improvement a commercial housing of poultry or livestock, or that becomes part of a self-contained enclosure or structure designed, constructed and used for the commercial housing of poultry or livestock, are exempt under Code Section 12–36–2120(45). This exemption applies to: (a) wood chips for use on the floors of self-contained enclosures or structures specifically designed, constructed, and used for the commercial housing of poultry. (b) fencing and fencing supplies when used to surround an area on all sides in order to protect livestock or poultry raised or maintained for commercial purposes. The exemption is applicable when the fencing and fencing supplies are used within a building such as a barn or a chicken house or used to surround a field that is specifically set aside and used for livestock or poultry that is raised or maintained for commercial purposes. (c) watering tubs, feed troughs, and hay feeders placed within a fenced in area specifically set aside and used for livestock or poultry, provided the livestock and poultry within the enclosure are being raised or maintained for commercial purposes. The exemption does not apply to fencing and fencing supplies used to surround a field where crops are grown.