Any person who buys branded neat cattle from another, or acquires same by other lawful means, shall, within eight (8) months, brand the cattle with the person's own proper brand, in the presence of two (2) credible witnesses, a certificate of which shall be signed by the witnesses.
Code 1858, § 1659 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 8, § 7); Shan., § 2845; mod. Code 1932, § 5072; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1206.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 44 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 7 - Marks, Brands, Registration and Certification
§ 44-7-101. Marks and Brands of Animals Running at Large
§ 44-7-102. Recording Marks and Brands
§ 44-7-103. Priority of Marks and Brands
§ 44-7-104. Horses and Cattle to Be Branded
§ 44-7-105. Deciding Dispute as to Marks and Brands
§ 44-7-106. Neat Cattle Purchased to Be Branded Anew Upon Purchase
§ 44-7-107. Altering or Defacing Marks — Forfeiture
§ 44-7-108. Misbranding or Mismarking — Forfeiture
§ 44-7-109. Inspection of Record — Clerk's Fee for Recording