Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:741

  • Brand: means an identification mark hot or cold branded into or onto the hide of a live animal. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:731
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Commission: means the Livestock Brand Commission. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:731
  • Mark: means a distinct marking or device placed on or in a live animal sufficient to distinguish the animal readily if it becomes intermixed with other animals, including a tattoo or an electronic device. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:731

The commission shall maintain a list of all recorded brands and marks, which shall be supplemented annually.  The list shall contain a facsimile of each recorded brand or mark and the owner’s name and mailing address.  The list shall be maintained in convenient form for reference.  The commission shall notify the clerk of court and the sheriff of each parish of the list as supplemented.  The list may be sold to the general public.

Acts 1982, No. 113, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.