Bill No.:                     HB0004                                 Drafter:  JDA

LSO No.:                   13LSO-0125                         Effective Date:  Immediate

Enrolled Act No.:    HEA0004

Chapter No.:            CH0013

Prime Sponsor:       Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Interim Committee

Catch Title:              Brands.

Subject:                     Modifying provisions related brands.

Summary/Major Elements:  This act:

· Allows for the brand book to be printed, electronic or both.

· Provides for the declaration of delinquent brands if the brand is not rerecorded within 60 days from the expiration; requires a second notification by certified mail for delinquent brands; allows for a delinquent brand to be cured with application and payment of a fee to be set by rule of the board.

· Delinquent brands are abandoned if not re-recorded within one year from expiration and may be re-issued in accordance with rule and regulation.

· Provides that it is unlawful to use an unrecorded brand to claim ownership of livestock, except as allowed by W.S. 11-20-125.

· Requires return of commingled livestock to lawful owner.

· Expands the use of out-of-state brands to allow use on horses, asses or mules.

· Expands the reasons for denial of a permit for in-state range movements where a person has violated an animal health law or rule, brand inspection rule or board order.

· Allows business and transactions to be conducted electronically.

Comments: · Amends a major program – brands.