A. The statewide livestock organization shall publish a revised State Brand Book at least every five (5) years. Supplements may be published as necessary.
B. Prior to publication of a revised State Brand Book all registered brand owners and assignees shall be notified in writing that the brand registrations are being terminated.
C. The organization shall set a reasonable renewal fee for the registration of each brand for the ensuing five-year period or fraction thereof.
D. The State Brand Book and supplements shall be available to the public at a price commensurate with the cost of preparation, printing, and delivery thereof. Upon written request the organization shall provide without charge all brand books and supplements to the county clerk and sheriff of each county, any inspection agency, any livestock association, or any entity approved by the organization.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 31, art. 4, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 475, § 1; Laws 1977, c. 28, § 2; Laws 1989, c. 40, § 1, operative July 1, 1989; Laws 1994, c. 117, § 2; Laws 2000, c. 243, § 32, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000; Laws 2017, c. 167, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.