Brands Act 1915. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 1915 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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