If any person shall knowingly alter or deface the brand or mark of any animal, intended to designate ownership, the property of another, without his consent, and with intent to deprive the owner of his property, he shall, on conviction, suffer the penalty provided in Section 69-29-3.
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