Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 32 - LIVESTOCK
Chapter 32.18 - BRANDING AND INSPECTION
Subchapter 32.18.1 - Branding
Rule 32.18.105 - BRAND OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 32.18.105

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) Brand ownership is valid only if the owner's name is recorded in the department.

(2) Multiple names may be recorded in the following manner only: "x and y", or "x or y".

(a) The designation "and/or" is not acceptable.

(b) A brand recorded in "x and y" designates tenants in common.

(c) A brand recorded in "x or y" designates joint tenancy with right of survivorship.

(3) A brand may be transferred only if the signatures of all recorded owners appear on the transfer whether or not "and" or "or" is between the names.

(4) In order to own a Montana brand, a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, trust, or any other business that is required to be registered with the office of the Montana Secretary of State must be registered must be registered with the Secretary of State.

81-1-102, MCA; IMP, 81-1-102, 81-3-102, 81-3-103, MCA;

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