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Livestock Brands Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 261).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Institution Marking/identification Royalties/fees Cattle Sheep/goats Swine
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act Regulates the Branding of Livestock. It is divided up into 8 parts and 1 schedule as follows: 1 Short title; 2 Interpretation; 3 Use of brand; 4 Transfer of brand; 5 Effect of forfeiture of brand; 6 Forms and regulations; 7 Pure-bred brand; 8 Summary Proceedings Act and schedule tariff of fees. No person shall brand any livestock except with an allotted brand pursuant to this Act. Any brand allotted is only valid for a period of five years. Transfer of the right to use the brand is possible and the allotment, renewal or transfer of every brand must be recorded. The Summary Proceedings Act applies where any person violates any of the provisions of this Act or of the regulations. R.S., c. 261, s. 8.

Full text
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Website
www.gov.ns.ca