§ 4011. Purpose

§ 4011. Purpose It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for a system of livestock branding in an attempt to reduce the unauthorized sale and movement of livestock. (Added 1973, No. 194 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)

§ 4012. Rules

§ 4012. Rules The Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets may adopt any rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (Added 1973, No. 194 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2015, No. 23, § 79.)

§ 4013. Brands; recording

§ 4013. Brands; recording (a) Any person, firm, or corporation wishing to utilize an artificial mark or brand to distinguish or identify the ownership of any domestic animal or livestock shall apply to the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. The application shall be in writing and shall contain the name, residence, and post office […]

§ 4014. Right of owner of recorded brand

§ 4014. Right of owner of recorded brand The person, firm, or corporation in whose name any mark or brand is recorded is entitled to the exclusive use of the mark or brand on the species of animal and in the position designated in the record. (Added 1973, No. 194 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)

§ 4015. Fees

§ 4015. Fees (a) The Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets shall charge and collect the following fees: (b) [Repealed.] (Added 1973, No. 194 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 1975, No. 24, § 2; 1999, No. 49, § 126; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)