81-9-401. Definitions. (1) “Animal hide” means the hide of a bovine, equine, mule, ass, sheep, goat, or swine of any age, sex, or breed. (2) ”Hide certificate” means a certificate showing a transfer of ownership of animal hides. (3) ”Hide dealer” or “buyer” means, for the purpose of this part, every person, firm, corporation, or association engaged in […]
81-9-402. Hide certificate — identification. (1) A seller of an animal hide shall obtain a hide certificate from the person receiving the hide. The department shall prescribe the form of the certificate, which must include the marks and brands on each hide. The party receiving the hide shall designate where it will be kept for 30 […]
81-9-403. Seizure and sale of hides when ownership cannot be determined — disposition of proceeds. (1) A state stock inspector or other officer who has authority to make an inspection of a slaughtered beef, veal, or hide of a beef or veal may seize and hold the hide when on inspection the officer finds that the […]
81-9-404 through 81-9-410 reserved.
81-9-411. Hide dealer or buyer’s license fee — disposition of proceeds. Before engaging in business in this state, a hide dealer or buyer shall obtain a license from the department. The department shall establish an annual license fee to be charged for each established place of business at which the hide dealer or buyer purchases or […]
81-9-412. License revocation. Upon receipt of a certified copy of the judgment of conviction of any hide dealer or buyer for any violation of this part, the department may revoke the license of such person for 1 year commencing on the date of the licensee’s conviction. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 44, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 49, […]
81-9-413 through 81-9-420 reserved.
81-9-421. Falsifying hide certificate or failure to affix tag deemed a misdemeanor. (1) Any person, firm, association, or corporation either selling or disposing of or purchasing hides in any manner who shall willfully or intentionally falsify a hide certificate covering such hides shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Any person who shall have received any […]
81-9-422. Acting without a license a misdemeanor. Any person acting as a hide dealer or buyer without a license as required by this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 44, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 12, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 46-1107.1(1).
81-9-423. Mutilation or concealment of hides a felony. Every person who knowingly mutilates, destroys, or conceals an animal hide for the purpose of removing evidence of ownership of such hide or the animal from which the hide was removed is guilty of a felony and punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine of not less than […]
81-9-424. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 105, L. 1993. History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 76, L. 1923; re-en. Sec. 3350.5, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 12, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 46-1104; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 14, L. 1979.
