Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:731 – Definitions
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:731
- Brand: means an identification mark hot or cold branded into or onto the hide of a live animal. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:731
- Commission: means the Livestock Brand Commission. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:731
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of agriculture. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:731
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Director: means the director of the 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
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
As used in this Part, the following words shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:
(1) “Brand” means an identification mark hot or cold branded into or onto the hide of a live animal.
(2) “Commission” means the Livestock Brand Commission.
(3) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture.
(4) “Director” means the director of the commission.
(5) “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.
(6) “Person” means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.
Acts 1982, No. 113, §1; Acts 1993, No. 136, §1; Acts 1993, No. 146, §1.