12:10:02:36Requirements for branding yearling stocker cattle with out-of-state brand.

Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗

Rulemaking activity

South Dakota Brand Board - Amendments to 12:10:02:25 and 12:10:02:34 to 12:10:02:36 inclusvie.Effective

Yearling stocker cattle imported or purchased for 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) An ownership inspection is made at branding time; (2) The owner provides the inspector with proof of ownership of the cattle; (3) The cattle are branded with the owner's registered brand; 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 fee
Amended by HB1267 (2026) — require statewide livestock ownership inspection.
Amended by HB1213 (2025) — Increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee
Amended 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.

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