Transportation of sheep, cattle, horses, domesticated elk, or mules -- Brand certificate or other evidence of ownership required -- Moving domesticated elk intrastate -- Transit permit -- Contents.

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  • (1) Except as described in Subsection (2) and Section 4-39-305, a person may not transport any sheep, cattle, horses, domesticated elk, or mules without having an official state brand certificate or other proof of ownership in the person's possession.
  • (2) A person may transport domesticated elk without an official state brand certificate or other proof of ownership if the person:
    • (a) only moves domesticated elk accompanied by an intrastate transfer form provided by the department;
    • (b) reports the move to the department within five days;
    • (c) only moves domesticated elk from a licensed facility to another licensed facility owned by the same person; and
    • (d) only moves domesticated elk intrastate.
  • (3) An official state brand inspection certificate shall accompany all domesticated elk sold or slaughtered.
  • (4) Each person transporting livestock for another person shall have a transit permit signed by the owner or the owner's authorized agent specifying the:
    • (a) name of the person driving the vehicle;
    • (b) date of transportation;
    • (c) place of origin or loading;
    • (d) destination;
    • (e) date of issuance;
    • (f) number of animals being transported; and
    • (g) full description of an animal being transported.




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