The board shall change the name of the owner of registered brands upon receipt of a legally executed bill of sale. The board shall charge a transfer fee pursuant to § 40-18-16. If an owner has recorded an identical brand for both shoulder and rib locations on one side of any livestock, the brands may not be transferred separately to different owners. A separate fee is required for each brand location if transferred.

Source: SDC 1939, §§ 40.1207, 40.1215; SL 1949, ch 145 , § 2; SL 1949, ch 146 ; SL 1964, ch 113 ; SL 1967, ch 160 ; SL 1975, ch 260 , § 3; SL 1986, ch 341 , § 5; SL 1988, ch 328 , § 33.