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Brands Act 1915.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1915 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to brands and marks on stock.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Marking/identification Inspection Registration
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the branding of cattle and other selected livestock and for the keeping of a register of brands. The Governor in Council may appoint a registrar of brands, a deputy registrar of brands and inspecting officers under section 4. Sections 5 to 20 provide for the application for and registration of a various brands for various types of animals and the use of such brands. Slaughterhouse inspector shall furnish information on brands of slaughtered animals weekly to the inspector of brands (sect. 21). Powers of inspectors are described in section 23. Remaining sections prescribe offences and deal with general matters such as exemptions, fees, and regulation making powers.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Brands Regulation 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2007)

Keyword: Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX