PURPOSE: This rule requires each treated timber company to brand, for identification purposes, all treated timber products sold in Missouri.

1. (1) All treated timber, as defined in section 280.010, RSMo 2000, shall be labeled clearly with a waterproof end tag before being sold or offered for sale except that—

   1. (A) Commercial products such as railroad ties, utility poles, and crossarms may be branded.
2. (2) All end tags shall be registered with the director of agriculture.
3. (3) All commercial product brands shall be registered with the director of agriculture and shall not be identical to nor closely resemble any other company’s brand or brands registered with the director of agriculture.
4. (4) All end tags used under this regulation shall not be less than one-half inch (1/2") in width and length.

5. (5) All end tags must possess the following requirements:

   1. (A) Name and address of treater;
   2. (B) Type of preservative used; and
   3. (C) Retention level and/or end use.

AUTHORITY: section 280.050, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed March 8, 1962, effective March 18, 1962. Amended: Filed Sept. 15, 1976, effective Dec. 11, 1976. Amended: Filed Oct. 10, 1980, effective Feb. 1, 1981. Amended: Filed Sept. 12, 1984, effective Jan. 1, 1985. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Aug. 6, 2002, effective March 30, 2003. Amended: Filed Feb. 6, 2008, effective Sept. 30, 2008. *Original authority: 280.050, RSMo 1961, amended 1979, 1984, 1993, 1995.