The owner of any cattle or stock which shall be mortgaged shall, within thirty days, give notice to the mortgagee of the death, theft or estray of any animal included in the lien created by said mortgage, if the mortgagor has knowledge of the death, theft or estray, and any owner who shall fail to give such notice shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction, be fined not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than sixty (60) days, or both.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 69 - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animals
Chapter 29 - Livestock Brands, Theft or Loss of Livestock and Protective Associations
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 69-29-3. Prohibition as to marking or branding of animals with intent to deprive owner of property
§ 69-29-5. Prohibition as to altering or defacing of brands or marks without owner's consent
§ 69-29-7. Butchers and dealers to keep register of brands and marks; penalty for violation
§ 69-29-9. Branding, misbranding or mismarking cattle or swine with intent to defraud; penalty
§ 69-29-11. Regulations as to transportation of livestock; penalty for violation