Arizona Laws 3-1292. Sale of livestock without lawful brand, bill of sale or power of attorney; classification; defenses
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A person who knowingly sells or offers for sale or trade livestock without the person’s recorded brand, or for which the person has neither a bill of sale, as provided by section 3-1291, nor power of attorney from the owner authorizing the sale, is guilty of a class 5 felony, unless the person proves that at that time the person was the owner, acted by direction of the owner or acted in good faith.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 5 felony | up to 2 years | up to $150,000 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 3-1292
- Livestock: means cattle, equine, sheep, goats and swine, except feral pigs. See Arizona Laws 3-1201
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC