(2) The department shall examine livestock or hides, review any evidence submitted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and otherwise perform brand inspection to determine whether the person in possession is the owner or lawful possessor thereof. Except for brand inspections made under ORS 604.046 (4), if the department determines the person is the owner or lawful possessor, it shall issue an appropriate brand inspection certificate. However, if the department determines there is a question of ownership or right to possession of the livestock or hides, or if the person in possession of the livestock or hides fails to submit the evidence requested under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall refuse to issue its brand inspection certificate and may undertake any of the actions described in ORS 604.056. [1981 c.248 ยง10]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 604 - Brands and Marks; Feedlots
Section 604.005 - Definitions.
Section 604.027 - Application to record brand; certification; renewal; fees; rules.
Section 604.036 - Copy of recordation certificate; brand books.
Section 604.041 - Transfer of recorded brand; transfer fee.
Section 604.051 - Method of proof of ownership; inspection certificate.
Section 604.061 - Transportation certificate.
Section 604.066 - Brand inspection fee; exception.
Section 604.071 - Prohibitions.
Section 604.076 - Authority to issue citations.
Section 604.620 - License; fee; sanctions.
Section 604.650 - Inventory upon removal; fee; prohibited acts.