A. Any peace officer of the state or any livestock association in the State of Oklahoma qualifying under federal law to perform brand inspection services at specified markets shall have the authority to order funds of an animal of questionable ownership held until ownership is established.
B. If ownership is not established within thirty (30) days, the funds shall be provided to the State Board of Agriculture and held for one (1) year. If the ownership to the animal cannot be ascertained, the funds shall be deposited in the State Department of Agriculture Revolving Fund.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 32, art. 4, § 9. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 34, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000.