(1) Each domesticated elk, not previously tattooed, shall be marked by either a tattoo, as provided in Subsection (2), or by a microchip, as provided in Subsection (3):

1. (a) within 30 days of a change of ownership; or
2. (b) in the case of newborn calves, within 15 days after being weaned, but in any case, no later than September 15.

(2) If a domesticated elk is identified with a tattoo, the tattoo shall:

1. (a) be placed peri-anally or inside the right ear; and
2. (b) consist of a four-digit herd number assigned by the department over a three-digit individual animal number assigned by the owner.