25-1141. REQUIREMENTS FOR BRANDING IRONS. Brands shall be made by hot iron or freeze iron and shall be done in such manner to be clear and recognizable, and legible so as to enable ready identification. The major character or characters on the branding iron when applied to cattle shall be not less than three and one-half (3 1/2) inches in height, and/or three and one-half (3 1/2) inches in length, width or diameter. The major character or characters on the branding iron when applied to horses, mules and asses shall be not less than two (2) inches in height, and/or two (2) inches in length, width or diameter. Brands made in any other manner or size not permitted by this section shall be invalid and will not be recorded. All brands presently recorded at the effective date of this act shall be valid brands, but provided further that upon renewal of such brands, then and in that event such brands must comply with this chapter. Brands for sheep shall not be subject to the height, length, width or diameter limitations imposed by this section, but shall be of such height, length, width or diameter as prescribed by the state brand board, and brands for sheep shall not be subject to the hot iron or freeze iron limitations imposed by this section for cattle, horses, mules and asses.
History:
[(25-1141) I.C., sec. 25-1202A, as added by 1973, ch. 168, sec. 10, p. 339; am. 1988 & redesignated 25-1141, ch. 75, sec. 20, p. 121.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 11 - STATE BRAND BOARD
Section 25-1101 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 25-1102 - BOARD CREATED — MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION.
Section 25-1103 - STATE BRAND INSPECTOR — APPOINTMENT, SALARY, BOND.
Section 25-1104 - OFFICERS, DEPUTIES AND ASSISTANTS.
Section 25-1105 - EX OFFICIO BRAND INSPECTORS.
Section 25-1106 - DUTIES OF INSPECTOR AND DEPUTY BRAND INSPECTORS AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Section 25-1107 - DUTIES OF INSPECTOR.
Section 25-1108 - OFFICE OF BOARD.
Section 25-1109 - BOARD TO AUDIT CLAIMS AND MAKE ANNUAL REPORT.
Section 25-1110 - BRAND BOARD TO MAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Section 25-1120 - BRAND INSPECTION.
Section 25-1121 - REQUIREMENTS FOR BRAND INSPECTION — WRITTEN PERMIT IN LIEU OF INSPECTION.
Section 25-1122 - OWNERSHIP AND TRANSPORTATION CERTIFICATE.
Section 25-1123 - EXEMPTION FROM BRAND REQUIREMENT AND INSPECTION.
Section 25-1124 - CERTIFICATE OR PERMIT TO BE PRODUCED UPON DEMAND.
Section 25-1126 - OWNER OF RECORDED BRAND — RIGHT TO CAUSE INSPECTION OF LIVESTOCK IN TRANSIT.
Section 25-1140 - USE OF BRANDS RESTRICTED.
Section 25-1141 - REQUIREMENTS FOR BRANDING IRONS.
Section 25-1143 - BRANDS TO BE RECORDED.
Section 25-1144 - MANNER OF RECORDING BRANDS.
Section 25-1145 - RENEWAL OF BRANDS.
Section 25-1146 - SALES AND TRANSFERS OF BRANDS.
Section 25-1147 - CONFLICTING BRANDS.
Section 25-1149 - DISPOSITION OF RECORDING FEES.
Section 25-1150 - BRAND RECORDINGS OPEN TO PUBLIC — EVIDENCE.
Section 25-1151 - DECEPTIVE AND INFRINGING BRANDS — PREVENTION OF USE.
Section 25-1160 - BRAND INSPECTION FEES.
Section 25-1161 - FEES — STATE BRAND ACCOUNT.
Section 25-1170 - RECIPROCITY.
Section 25-1171 - IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES USED IN TRANSPORTING STOLEN LIVESTOCK.
Section 25-1172 - IMPOUNDMENT OF LIVESTOCK IF NO SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP.
Section 25-1173 - UNCLAIMED LIVESTOCK PROCEEDS ACCOUNT.
Section 25-1174 - HEARING FOR CLAIMS TO LIVESTOCK PROCEEDS ACCOUNT.
Section 25-1180 - MUTILATING AND COUNTERFEITING BRANDS A MISDEMEANOR.
Section 25-1182 - ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS AND ARREST OF VIOLATORS.