§ 11-20-208 — Proof of prior ownership; penalties for furnishing false proof

Wyoming § 11-20-208

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 11: Agriculture, Livestock and Other Animals
• Ch. 20: BRANDS
• Art. 2: INSPECTION FOR BRANDS

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(a) When the proof of ownership inspection is used,
inspectors shall require proof of ownership of livestock upon
change of ownership as provided by W.S. 11-20-203(a) and an
instrument evidencing such ownership shall be delivered by the
shipper to the inspector who shall attach it to the form and
return it to the agency.
(b) The furnishing of false proof of prior ownership is
probable cause for investigation of a felony offense being
committed. All livestock involved shall be remanded to the
custody of the Wyoming livestock board pending the outcome of
the investigation and criminal charges, if any. Costs incurred
for maintenance of the livestock involved shall be paid by the
person who furnished false proof of ownership. Should the
investigation show the only offense involved is furnishing false
proof of ownership, the person furnishing such false proof shall
be fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or more
than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisoned for not
more than six (6) months, or both.