§ 40-19-1 Use of unregistered brand as misdemeanor
§ 40-19-2 Exclusive right to use brand after registration
§ 40-19-2.1 Placement of brand
§ 40-19-3 Single symbol brand not recordable–Validity of presently recorded brands–Exception for sheep–Hot iron or paint for sheep
§ 40-19-4 Filing of application for brand–Facsimile included
§ 40-19-5 Application form–Notice if brand recordable–Fees
§ 40-19-6 Registration of brand–Certificate of registration
§ 40-19-7 Rejection of brands by board–Grounds–Composition of brands–Location on animalas part of brand
§ 40-19-9 Rejection of brand adding symbol to existing brand–Exception
§ 40-19-10.1 Permit required for cattle branded with out-of-state brand–Cattle purchased forexport–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 40-19-11 Registration of brands approved–Preservation of applications on certificates–Registration and renewal fees
§ 40-19-12 Five-year renewal of brands–Renewal fee
§ 40-19-13 Abandonment of brand by failure to renew
§ 40-19-13.1 Cancellation of certificate paid for with bad check
§ 40-19-14 Rerecording of cancelled brand by previous owner
§ 40-19-15 Change of registration on receipt of bill of sale–Fees for recording transfers–Certainbrands not to be transferred to separate owners
§ 40-19-16 Replacement of lost or destroyed certificate–Affidavit–Fee
§ 40-19-17 Cancellation of brand conflicting with previous brand
§ 40-19-18 Cancellation of brand used for felony or theft
§ 40-19-19 Replacement brand for canceled brand–Application–No assessment of fee
§ 40-19-20 Conflict by unrecorded brand–Statement by users of registered brand–Notice andhearing or statement by user of unrecorded brand–Notice to discontinue use–Liability for damages–
§ 40-19-21 Unlawful use of brand as misdemeanor
§ 40-19-22 Fees paid into brand fund–Purposes for which used
§ 40-19-23 Administrative expenses paid from brand fund–Vouchers and warrants–Publicationand sale of brand books and supplements
§ 40-19-23.1 Brand board activities
§ 40-19-24 Registered brand as prima facie evidence of ownership–Copy of register as proof ofbrand
§ 40-19-25 Misuse or alteration of brand as felony
§ 40-19-26 Property rights unimpaired
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 40 > Chapter 19 - Brand Registration and Use

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2