32.18.101 : HOT IRON BRANDS REQUIRED - Administrative Rules of the State of Montana

32.18.101 HOT IRON BRANDS REQUIRED

(1) Under the brand laws of the state only hot iron brands will be recognized by the Department of Livestock, Brands Enforcement Division on all livestock, with the exception that freeze brands may be applied to:

(a) horses, mules, or asses; and

(b) cattle only as provided in ARM 32.18.109.

(2) The hot iron or freeze brand must peel or heal to be valid for ownership.

(3) Fresh brands shall not be used to transfer ownership without bill of sale to prove ownership.

(4) A bill of sale may also be required to prove ownership of livestock with multiple brands.

History: 81-1-102, MCA; IMP, 81-1-102, MCA; Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1990 MAR p. 150, Eff. 10/26/90; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 1679, Eff. 10/26/07; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 538, Eff. 4/12/13; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 966, Eff. 6/7/13.

MAR Notices

Effective From

Effective To

History Notes

32-12-229

6/7/2013

6/30/2013

32-13-232

6/7/2013

Current

32-7-188

10/26/2007

6/7/2013

History: 81-1-102, MCA; IMP, 81-1-102, MCA; Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1990 MAR p. 150, Eff. 10/26/90; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 1679, Eff. 10/26/07.

10/26/1990

10/26/2007

History: Sec. 81-1-102, MCA; IMP, Sec. 81-1-102, MCA; Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1990 MAR p. 150, Eff. 10/26/90.