Title 11 — Title 11 — Agriculture, Livestock And Other Animals
52 chapters · 779 sections in this title.
W.S. § 11-20-101 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this act: (i) "Agency" means the corporation, if any, designated by the board as its authorized representative to carry out the functions to be performed by the board and if there is no such agency, then it means the board; (ii) "Board" means the Wyomi…
W.S. § 11-20-102 Stock running at large to be branded
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Stock running at large to be branded. Every stock owner allowing his livestock over six (6) months old to run at large or mingle with livestock other than his own, shall brand his livestock with his recorded brand.
W.S. § 11-20-103 Brands; application; contents; recording fees; refund; disposition thereof
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Brands; application; contents; recording fees; refund; disposition thereof. (a) Any person desiring to adopt any brand to be used to brand livestock in this state, shall before using the brand make application to the Wyoming livestock board. The application shall: brand; (i) Cont…
W.S. § 11-20-104 Brands; recording generally
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Brands; recording generally. Upon receipt of the application and fee the brand shall be recorded in the state brand record. If the brand has been previously recorded the executive officer of the board shall suggest a brand that can be recorded. The executive officer of the board …
W.S. § 11-20-105 Brands; extension to other species
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Brands; extension to other species. If a recorded brand is used exclusively for the identification of a particular species of livestock, the executive officer of the board may record the identical brand in the name of another person to identify his ownership of a species of lives…
W.S. § 11-20-106 thereof
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thereof. Brands; sheep; districts created; recording To increase the quantity of brands which can be effectively used for the identification of sheep, the executive officer of the board may, with the advice of the executive committee of the Wyoming wool growers association, promu…
W.S. § 11-20-107 thereof
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thereof. Brands; records kept by board; inspection The board shall keep an accurate record of all certified livestock brands, the names of the owners and their current contact information including addresses, which shall be open to public inspection.
W.S. § 11-20-108 Recorded brand; certified copy deemed prima facie evidence of ownership
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Recorded brand; certified copy deemed prima facie evidence of ownership. A certified copy of any brand recorded in the office of the board is prima facie evidence of ownership of animals branded therewith for that species of livestock recorded by the board. The brand shall be rec…
W.S. § 11-20-109 Recorded brand; considered as property; subject to sale; written instrument required; acknowledgment and recording
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Recorded brand; considered as property; subject to sale; written instrument required; acknowledgment and recording. Any brand recorded as required by law is the property of the person in whose name it is recorded, and is subject to sale, assignment, transfer, devise and descent a…
W.S. § 11-20-110 Recorded brand; bill of sale; when title vests
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Recorded brand; bill of sale; when title vests. Any recorded brand may be conveyed to another by a bill of sale executed by the vendor, properly acknowledged, but the conveyance is not complete nor does title to the brand vest in the vendee until the bill of sale is filed for rec…
W.S. § 11-20-111 State brand book; contents
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State brand book; contents. The executive officer of the board shall procure a suitable book, to be known as the state brand book, in which shall be recorded the brand and the definite place of the brand upon the animal, used for the branding of livestock in this state. A suitabl…
W.S. § 11-20-112 Brand book; publication; form and contents; distribution of copies; monthly lists and biennial supplements; costs; disposition of proceeds
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Brand book; publication; form and contents; distribution of copies; monthly lists and biennial supplements; costs; disposition of proceeds. The board shall publish a brand book containing facsimiles or descriptions of all brands recorded in Wyoming together with the owner's name …
W.S. § 11-20-113 County clerk prohibited from recording brands
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County clerk prohibited from recording brands. It is unlawful for any county clerk in this state to record any brand or bill of sale of any brand.
W.S. § 11-20-114 Failure to record brand deemed abandonment
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Failure to record brand deemed abandonment. (a) Failure to record a brand is an abandonment of the same. No person shall claim or use any abandoned brand until after he has caused the same to be recorded as required by law. (b) Any person violating subsection (a) of this section …
W.S. § 11-20-115 abandonment
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abandonment. Rerecording; when required; notice; (a) Every owner of a brand shall rerecord the brand according to the applicable time periods established by the board pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, and failure to do so is an abandonment of the brand as provided in th…
W.S. § 11-20-116 Fees for renewal, transfer of ownership or alteration of brand; recording bill of sale deemed renewal
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Fees for renewal, transfer of ownership or alteration of brand; recording bill of sale deemed renewal. (a) For renewing any brand previously recorded and issuing a certificate of renewal, the board shall charge not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each ten (10) year …
W.S. § 11-20-117 Use of unrecorded brands prohibited; penalties
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Use of unrecorded brands prohibited; penalties. (a) It is unlawful for any person in Wyoming to use an unrecorded brand for the purpose of claiming ownership of or to identify livestock with a brand not recorded in his name except as otherwise provided in W.S. 11-20-125. (b) Anyo…
W.S. § 11-20-118 Drover's stock; to be kept separate
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Drover's stock; to be kept separate. Every stock drover shall keep his livestock separate and distinct from other livestock, and if his livestock becomes mixed with other livestock the stock drover shall forthwith separate the same and return any comingled livestock to their lawf…
W.S. § 11-20-119 Drover's stock; liability for injury to property; exceptions
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Drover's stock; liability for injury to property; exceptions. Every stock drover shall prevent his livestock from trespassing upon the property of another and from damaging any irrigating ditch or public works. No drover or other person who in good faith removes or attempts to re…
W.S. § 11-20-120 Driving cattle from home range
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Driving cattle from home range. It is unlawful for any person to drive livestock away from its home range without authority from the owner of the livestock.
W.S. § 11-20-121 provisions
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provisions. Penalties for failure to comply with certain Any person violating or failing to comply with the provisions of W.S. 11-20-102, 11-20-110 or 11-20-118 through 11-20-120 shall be imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding six (6) months, or fined not less than twenty-fi…
W.S. § 11-20-122 171, § 3
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171, § 3. Repealed by Laws 1982, ch. 75, § 5; 1983, ch.
W.S. § 11-20-123 Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 105, § 2.
W.S. § 11-20-124 Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch 26, § 2
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Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch 26, § 2.
W.S. § 11-20-125 Use of a seasonal brand; application for an annual permit to use an out-of-state brand
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Use of a seasonal brand; application for an annual permit to use an out-of-state brand. (a) A person may apply to the board for permission to use his out-of-state brand on cattle, horses, asses or mules, provided the brand is legally registered in the state of origin. If a confli…
W.S. § 11-20-126 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 76, § 2.
W.S. § 11-20-201 Designation of contract services to implement brand inspection laws; bond required; bond of inspectors; interstate cooperative agreements
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Designation of contract services to implement brand inspection laws; bond required; bond of inspectors; interstate cooperative agreements. (a) The board may designate an agency or contract for services subject to rules and regulations of the board, to exercise the rights, powers …
W.S. § 11-20-202 Duties of board; enforcement of provisions
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Duties of board; enforcement of provisions. (a) Inspections for brands and ownership of livestock, wool, pelts, hides or carcasses shall be made by the board or its designated agency. The board shall prepare and provide all forms required for inspections and recording inspections…
W.S. § 11-20-203 W.S. § 11-20-203
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[Repealed or reserved.]
W.S. § 11-20-204 penalty
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penalty. Marriage. Inspector not to inspect his own livestock; It is unlawful for any inspector to issue a certificate of inspection covering livestock owned by him or in which he has any financial interest, and any violation of this provision is punishable as a misdemeanor.
W.S. § 11-20-205 Procedures generally; estrays
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Procedures generally; estrays. (a) Except as otherwise provided, before selling, changing ownership or removing any livestock from any county of Wyoming, the person selling, changing ownership or intending to cause removal shall notify the inspector of the date of the intended re…
W.S. § 11-20-206 Certificate of inspection generally; distribution of copies; failure to exhibit; justification to hold vehicle and livestock
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Certificate of inspection generally; distribution of copies; failure to exhibit; justification to hold vehicle and livestock. (a) Any inspector, upon completing an inspection of livestock for brands and ownership, shall record the inspection upon a form furnished by the Wyoming l…
W.S. § 11-20-207 171, § 3
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171, § 3. Repealed by Laws 1982, ch. 75 § 5; 1983, ch.
W.S. § 11-20-208 All livestock covered under the permit authorized under this section are subject to reinspection by a board authorized brand inspector and any applicable fees shall be assessed
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All livestock covered under the permit authorized under this section are subject to reinspection by a board authorized brand inspector and any applicable fees shall be assessed.
W.S. § 11-20-209 When inspection not required
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When inspection not required. No inspection for brands and ownership is required for livestock originating in another state, territory or country and being transported through Wyoming by common carrier or contract carrier in interstate commerce, without leaving the custody of the…
W.S. § 11-20-210 When inspection not required; certain importations; compliance with health and quarantine regulations required
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When inspection not required; certain importations; compliance with health and quarantine regulations required. Subject to conditions set forth in this section, no inspection for brands and ownership is required of livestock being imported into Wyoming if the livestock are transp…
W.S. § 11-20-211 When inspection not required; contiguous range
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When inspection not required; contiguous range. No inspection for brands and ownership is required for livestock being moved to their accustomed range which is on both sides of but contiguous to any county or state line, for the purpose of pasturing or feeding same. The word "con…
W.S. § 11-20-212 In-state range movement permits
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In-state range movement permits. (a) The board may issue an in-state range movement permit for the movement of livestock from a location in Wyoming to a noncontiguous location in another county provided the applicant and the ranch meet the requirements of this subsection and crit…
W.S. § 11-20-213 Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 105, § 2.
W.S. § 11-20-214 Brand inspector may inspect at his discretion; voluntary inspections
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Brand inspector may inspect at his discretion; voluntary inspections. (a) A brand inspector may inspect livestock being transported, trailed, pastured or confined at his discretion, to determine ownership, without an inspection fee. (b) Any person may request an inspection for br…
W.S. § 11-20-215 Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 105, § 2.
W.S. § 11-20-216 Procurement, form, contents and validity of truck-fleet shipment permit
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Procurement, form, contents and validity of truck-fleet shipment permit. When a shipment of livestock is to be made in more than one (1) truck and the entire shipment is listed on one (1) certificate of inspection, or one (1) shipper's certificate and agreement, or on any single …
W.S. § 11-20-217 Certificates and agreements in lieu of inspection; generally; shipper's demand for inspection; penalty
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Certificates and agreements in lieu of inspection; generally; shipper's demand for inspection; penalty. (a) Subject to conditions set forth in this section, no prior inspection for brands and ownership is required of horses, mules, cattle or sheep being or about to be transported…
W.S. § 11-20-218 Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 105, § 2.
W.S. § 11-20-219 Certificates and agreements in lieu of inspection; filing and distribution of copies
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Certificates and agreements in lieu of inspection; filing and distribution of copies. (a) After a certificate and agreement listing a shipment of horses, mules, cattle or sheep to be transported by common or contract carrier has been filled out, signed and witnessed, a copy shall…
W.S. § 11-20-220 Diverted shipments; notice thereof
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Diverted shipments; notice thereof. Should any shipment or any part of a shipment of horses, mules, cattle or sheep listed on a certificate and agreement consigned to an open market be diverted en route from the destination shown, the railroad, trucking firm, trucker or private c…
W.S. § 11-20-221 Common carriers not to receive livestock for transportation without certificate
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Common carriers not to receive livestock for transportation without certificate. Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful for any railroad, trucker or other common or contract carrier, or any person to receive for transportation or to transport any horses, mules, cattle or sh…
W.S. § 11-20-222 stockman; fee
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stockman; fee. Unbranded calves; inspection at request of All calves unbranded or wearing unpealed brands shall be shown to the inspector at the point of origin and at their mother's side, upon written request of a bona fide Wyoming stockman from the immediate area to the distric…
W.S. § 11-20-223 Out-of-state accustomed range permits
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Out-of-state accustomed range permits. (a) The board may issue an out-of-state accustomed range permit for the movement of livestock from an accustomed range or ranch in Wyoming to a noncontiguous accustomed range or ranch in another state provided the applicant and the accustome…
W.S. § 11-20-224 Permanent brand inspection certificate; application; surrender to board
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Permanent brand inspection certificate; application; surrender to board. The owner of livestock used for rodeo, show, racing, pleasure or Wyoming farm or ranch work purposes may obtain a permanent brand inspection certificate authorizing movement of the livestock intrastate or in…