Sec. 03.40.250. Inspection of branded livestock.
The commissioner, or an authorized agent, may, at any time, make inspections of branded livestock to ascertain and enforce compliance with this chapter.
Sec. 03.40.260. General penalty.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter for which a specific penalty is not provided is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100 for each offense.
Sec. 03.40.270. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, a “brand” means an identification mark burned into the hide of a live animal.
Sec. 03.40.120. Sale of branded livestock.
A person may not sell or otherwise dispose of any branded livestock, or buy, purchase, or otherwise receive any branded livestock, unless the person selling or disposing of the stock gives, and the person buying, purchasing, or otherwise receiving the stock receives, a bill of sale in writing. A person who violates or fails to […]
Sec. 03.40.130. Exhibition of bill of sale by purchaser.
A person who purchases, receives, or possesses any branded livestock, either as principal or agent, shall exhibit, on request of any person, the bill of sale of the stock. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable as provided in AS 03.40.120.
Sec. 03.40.140. Sale without power of attorney or bill of sale prohibited.
A person may not sell or offer for sale or trade any branded livestock that does not have the person’s recorded brand, unless the person has a bill of sale or power of attorney from the owner of the stock, authorizing the sale. The bill of sale must state the buyer’s name and address, the […]
Sec. 03.40.150. Penalty for sale without power of attorney or bill of sale; proof; defenses.
Every person violating AS 03.40.140 is guilty of a felony, unless the person upon trial establishes and proves that the person was at the time the actual owner of the stock sold or traded or offered for sale or trade, or that the person acted by the direction of one proved to be the actual […]
Sec. 03.40.180. Preservation of hide required.
A person may not kill, for the person’s own use and consumption or to offer for sale, any branded livestock without preserving the hide of the animal intact for a period of not less than 15 days. The hide shall be presented for inspection upon demand of any person.
Sec. 03.40.190. Inspected slaughterers exempt.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to packing plants in this state where the United States Department of Agriculture or the state maintains regular inspection.
Sec. 03.40.200. Record of branded hides.
A person who purchases hides shall keep a record of all branded hides of meat cattle purchased that states the name of the person from whom purchased, the seller’s place of residence, the date of purchase, and the mark and brand on the hides. The record shall be open for the inspection of stock growers, […]