81-4-408. Duty of officers to ascertain brands. It shall be the duty of such city or town and its officers or agents to use reasonable diligence to ascertain any and all marks and brands on such stock, and in case such animals are not branded or marked or the brand or marks are mutilated or undeterminable, such facts shall be noted in said notice.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 161, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5180, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5180, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 46-2006.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Containment of Livestock
Part 4. Impoundment of Livestock in Municipalities
81-4-401. Certain livestock not to run at large in municipalities
81-4-402. Punishment for permitting trespass of livestock
81-4-403. Impounding animals -- duties of cities and towns
81-4-406. Service on department of livestock
81-4-408. Duty of officers to ascertain brands