N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-73-05
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4.1-73-05. Brands - Permissible locations
Official statutory text
4.1-73-05. Brands - Permissible locations
1. In the case of cattle, brands that meet all other statutory requirements for recording
may be placed only on:
a. A designated shoulder;
b. A designated rib; or
c. A designated hip.
2. In the case of horses and mules, brands that meet all other statutory requirements for
recording may be placed only on:
a. A designated shoulder;
b. A designated hip; or
c. A designated jaw.
3. In the case of bison, brands that meet all other statutory requirements for recording
may be placed only on:
a. A designated rib; or
b. A designated hip.
4. In the case of any other livestock, brands that meet all other statutory requirements for
recording may be placed only on those locations designated by the chief brand
inspector. For purposes of this subsection, the designation of locations is not subject to
rulemaking under chapter 28-32.
1. In the case of cattle, brands that meet all other statutory requirements for recording
may be placed only on:
a. A designated shoulder;
b. A designated rib; or
c. A designated hip.
2. In the case of horses and mules, brands that meet all other statutory requirements for
recording may be placed only on:
a. A designated shoulder;
b. A designated hip; or
c. A designated jaw.
3. In the case of bison, brands that meet all other statutory requirements for recording
may be placed only on:
a. A designated rib; or
b. A designated hip.
4. In the case of any other livestock, brands that meet all other statutory requirements for
recording may be placed only on those locations designated by the chief brand
inspector. For purposes of this subsection, the designation of locations is not subject to
rulemaking under chapter 28-32.
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