Code of Virginia - Title 3.2 Agriculture, Animal Care, And Food - Chapter 61 Cattle Branding And Registration

3.2-6100 (Effective October 1, 2008) Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Brand" means any recorded identification mark applied to any position on the hide ...

3.2-6101 (Effective October 1, 2008) Authority to adopt regulations.
The Commissioner, with the approval of the Board, may adopt regulations reasonably necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter and that ...

3.2-6102 (Effective October 1, 2008) Registration of brand required; transfer of brand.
Any cattle owner who uses a brand to identify his cattle must register his brand by applying to the Department for such registration. The application ...

3.2-6103 (Effective October 1, 2008) Renewal of brand.
There shall be a renewal period for recording brands that shall be once every five years. At least 90 days prior to the renewal date ...

3.2-6104 (Effective October 1, 2008) Forms.
The Department shall prescribe and furnish forms on which applications for registration, renewal and transfer of brands shall be made. (1974, c. 642, § 3.1-796.33; ...

3.2-6105 (Effective October 1, 2008) Register of brands.
The Department shall maintain a complete register of all brands, showing the name and address of the owner, and shall annually publish and distribute copies ...

3.2-6106 (Effective October 1, 2008) Livestock market to keep copy of register and records on cattle sold...
Each operator of a livestock market where cattle are sold shall: (i) keep a copy of the register of brands in his place of business ...

3.2-6107 (Effective October 1, 2008) Brand registration as evidence of ownership.
In all suits at law or in equity, or in any criminal proceedings when the title or right of possession is involved, a copy of ...

3.2-6108 (Effective October 1, 2008) Prohibited acts.
It shall be unlawful for: 1. Any person to use any brand for branding cattle unless the brand is registered with the Department; 2. Any ...

3.2-6109 (Effective October 1, 2008) Penalties.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. All amounts paid as fines for violations ...