Effective - 28 Aug 1992
268.011. Definitions. — When used in sections 268.011 to 268.171:
(1) "Brand" means a permanent identification mark placed on the hide of a live animal by a hot iron, cryo-branding, or any other method approved by the director of a size at time of application not smaller than three inches in diameter;
(2) "Cryo-branding" means a brand produced by application of extreme cold temperature;
(3) "Director" means the director of the department of agriculture;
(4) "Person" means an individual, firm, association, partnership, or corporation; the singular shall also mean the plural where applicable.
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(L. 1971 H.B. 134 § 1, A.L. 1992 H.B. 878)
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals
Chapter 268 - Marks and Brands of Animals
Section 268.011 - Definitions.
Section 268.021 - Adoption of brands authorized.
Section 268.031 - Recorded brands as evidence.
Section 268.041 - Adoption of brand, procedure, fee — conflicts, duty of director, recording.
Section 268.051 - Brand recording, effect of.
Section 268.061 - Copies of record furnished — additional copies, fee.
Section 268.063 - Confidentiality of premises registration information.
Section 268.071 - Use of unrecorded brands prohibited, exceptions, penalty.
Section 268.081 - In-herd brands, location of.
Section 268.091 - Brand definition and location, single letter or figure unacceptable.
Section 268.101 - Brands transferable, transfer fee.
Section 268.111 - Disputed ownership investigated, how — costs, how paid.
Section 268.121 - Recorded brand list a public record, furnished to general public at cost.
Section 268.131 - Fees, disposition — livestock brands fund, creation, use, administration.
Section 268.141 - Owner of brand to pay fee, when, amount — forfeiture of brand, reissuance, when.