12:10:02:35Requirements for branding calves with out-of-state brand.
Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
Calves born to cows imported for grazing or feeding purposes within the ownership inspection area may be branded with an out-of-state brand authorized by the board pursuant to § 12:10:02:34 if the following conditions are met: (1) The cows and calves are inspected for ownership at branding time; (2) The calves are branded with the owner's registered brand; (3) The calves are less than three months old; and (4) The brand is not a duplicate of or in conflict with a previously registered brand.
Source: 21 SDR 77, effective October 23, 1994; 51 SDR 58, effective November 28, 2024.
General Authority
- SDCL 40-18-16 ↗Amended by HB1020 (2026) — increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection feeAmended by HB1267 (2026) — require statewide livestock ownership inspection.Amended by HB1213 (2025) — Increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection feeAmended by HB1060 (2024) — revise certain provisions related to travel reimbursement.Amended by SB149 (2019) — increase the amount authorized for certain brand fees and to authorize a brand r
Law Implemented
- SDCL 40-19-1 ↗
- SDCL 40-19-10.1 ↗Amended by HB1267 (2026) — require statewide livestock ownership inspection.