The commissioner shall from time to time cause to be published in book form or produce in electronic format, a list of all brands and marks on record at the time of such publication. Such lists may be supplemented from time to time. Such publication or production shall contain a facsimile of all brands recorded, together with the owner’s name and post-office address. Such records shall be arranged in convenient form for reference. The commissioner shall send, to the sheriff of each county, one copy of such brand book and supplement thereto or electronically formatted copy thereof, which shall be kept as a matter of public record. The commissioner may exchange brand books and supplements thereto or electronically formatted copies thereof with livestock brand commissioners and directors of other states, and with the executive officer of a statewide organization of any other state which is charged with administration of brand laws of such state. The commissioner may make other distribution of brand books and supplements or electronically formatted copies thereof without charge, to Kansas licensed veterinarians and licensed public livestock market operators, when the commissioner deems such distribution desirable and an aid to the effective administration of the brand laws of this state. Such books or electronically formatted copies of the production may be sold to the general public at a price to be determined by the commissioner which shall be based on the cost of printing or storing, preparation and postage.