It is lawful to mark cattle and horses with the owner's brand. When animals are brought into this state from another state or a territory in transit from beyond the boundaries of this state, the brand, or a copy thereof, duly certified to by the proper officer in each state or territory, shall be received in evidence, with like force and effect as a brand duly recorded in this state.
Source: L. 13: p. 142, � 1. C.L. � 3117. CSA: C. 160, � 1. CRS 53: � 8-2-1. C.R.S. 1963: � 8-2-1.