Title 11 — Title 11 — Agriculture, Livestock And Other Animals
52 chapters · 779 sections in this title.
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…
W.S. § 11-20-225 Annual horse brand inspection certificate; surrender to board; fee
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Annual horse brand inspection certificate; surrender to board; fee. (a) The owner of a horse or livestock used for rodeo, show, racing, pleasure or farm or ranch work in Wyoming which is permanently and individually identified may obtain an annual brand inspection certificate, au…
W.S. § 11-20-226 Certificates to be signed and in possession
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Certificates to be signed and in possession. The inspection certificate and movement permit issued pursuant to W.S. 11-20-224 or 11-20-225 is not valid unless signed by an authorized representative of the board and by the permit holder. The certificate shall be in the possession …
W.S. § 11-20-227 Fraudulent use of inspection certificate and movement permit; penalties
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Fraudulent use of inspection certificate and movement permit; penalties. Fraudulent use of an inspection certificate and movement permit issued pursuant to W.S. 11-20-224, 11-20-225 or 11-20-230 is punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or by imprison…
W.S. § 11-20-228 Impounding of vehicles; lien
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Impounding of vehicles; lien. Any vehicle used in the transportation of livestock in violation of this act may be impounded pending determination of the violation by a court. Upon conviction of the owner of the vehicle, or the owner of the livestock being transported, any expense…
W.S. § 11-20-229 Penalties for violation of certain provisions
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Penalties for violation of certain provisions. Any violation of the provisions of W.S. 11-20-202 through 11-20-226 and 11-20-230 for which there is no specific penalty prescribed is punishable as provided in W.S. 11-1-103.
W.S. § 11-20-230 Livestock seed stock and exhibitors permit; fees; transfers; reports; enforcement
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Livestock seed stock and exhibitors permit; fees; transfers; reports; enforcement. (a) Any Wyoming livestock producer who raises and markets livestock for the purpose of providing breeding seed stock or exhibition animals, as defined by the board for purposes of this section, may…
W.S. § 11-20-301 When authorized
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When authorized. If in the opinion of any authorized brand inspector or sheriff a mark or brand upon any livestock has been fraudulently altered, obliterated or defaced so the original mark or brand cannot be determined by external inspection, the brand inspector or sheriff may s…
W.S. § 11-20-302 Sale of carcass
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Sale of carcass. The carcass of any animal killed except such part as is retained for evidence, shall be promptly sold at public or private sale by the stock inspector or sheriff, and the proceeds paid into the general fund of the county in which the animal was killed.
W.S. § 11-20-401 Brand inspection fees generally
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Brand inspection fees generally. (a) Except as otherwise provided, each livestock inspector shall at the time of inspecting for brands and ownership collect inspection fees in an amount established by the livestock board but not less than: (i) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1…
W.S. § 11-20-402 Miscellaneous inspection fees
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Miscellaneous inspection fees. (a) Except as otherwise provided, the board shall establish and, through its authorized inspectors, shall collect fees for the following of not less than: (i) Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 105, § 2. (ii) Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 25, § 2. (iii) One do…
W.S. § 11-20-403 Repealed by Laws 1990, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 87, § 3.
W.S. § 11-20-404 Report of receipts and expenses
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Report of receipts and expenses. (a) The board shall on or before the first Monday in August each year present a written report to the director of the state department of audit, which shall contain: (i) A statement of funds received from inspection fees and other fees collected u…