Section 308 – Brand inspection fees.

• (1) The department with the approval of the Livestock Brand Board may set and collect a fee for the:
  • (a) issuance of any certificate of brand inspection, including a yearly brand inspection of rodeo stock;
  • (b) verification of ownership at a custom exempt slaughter facility before slaughter for the owner’s use;
  • (c) verification of ownership by a farm custom slaughter licensee before slaughter for the owner’s use; or
  • (d) verification of ownership by a state or department employee at a meat establishment where there is no transfer of ownership.

• (2) Brand inspection fees incurred for the inspection of such animals at a livestock market may be withheld by the market and paid from the proceeds derived from their sale.

• (3) The fee shall be determined by the department pursuant to Subsection 4-2-103(2).

Amended by Chapter 79, 2022 General Session
Amended by Chapter 311, 2020 General Session