Michigan Statutes

§ 287.221 — Adoption of brand; application; earmark, tattoo, or vaccination mark; identification number; assignment and recordation; approval of brand.

Michigan § 287.221
JurisdictionMichigan
Ch. 287ANIMAL INDUSTRY
Act 122 of 1883BRANDING LIVESTOCK (287.221-287.223)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.221 (2026).

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BRANDING LIVESTOCK (EXCERPT) Act 122 of 1883 287.221 Adoption of brand; application; earmark, tattoo, or vaccination mark; identification number; assignment and recordation; approval of brand. Sec.

1.A person who has cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, or goats may adopt a brand by applying to the secretary of state. The brand shall not be an earmark, tattoo, or vaccination mark. The secretary of state shall assign each brand an identification number and shall record the brand and number. The secretary of state shall not approve a brand unless the brand is different from all other valid brands.

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Legislative History

1883, Act 122, Imd. Eff. May 25, 1883 ;-- How. 2074a ;-- CL 1897, 5660 ;-- CL 1915, 7350 ;-- CL 1929, 5290 ;-- CL 1948, 287.221 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 52, Eff. Oct. 1, 1982

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