1. A. The following shall constitute misuse of a brand or mark:

   1. 1. using brand(s) or mark(s) that are not recorded with the department;
   2. 2. using brand(s) or mark(s) that are recorded and registered to another person;
   3. 3. intentionally or knowingly using brand(s) or mark(s) on the animal(s) of another person;
   4. 4. intentionally or knowingly obliterating, altering, modifying, defacing, or otherwise changing the brand(s) or mark(s) on the animal(s) of another person; or
   5. 5. any other violation of R.S. 3:731 et seq., or this Chapter.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:736.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Animal Health and Food Safety, Livestock Brand Commission, LR 48:393 (March 2022).