Every butcher or dealer in cattle, sheep, or hogs, who shall fail to enter in a book or register the names of all persons for whom he buys, and a description by marks, brands, and otherwise of all animals bought or kept by him for slaughter, or to allow an inspection of such entries at any time, by any person interested to make it, shall, on conviction, be imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding six months, or be fined one hundred dollars, 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