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  "text": "As used in this Part, the following words shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:\n\n(1) \"Brand\" means an identification mark hot or cold branded into or onto the hide of a live animal.\n\n(2) \"Commission\" means the Livestock Brand Commission.\n\n(3) \"Commissioner\" means the commissioner of agriculture.\n\n(4) \"Director\" means the director of the commission.\n\n(5) \"Mark\" means a distinct marking or device placed on or in a live animal sufficient to distinguish the animal readily if it becomes intermixed with other animals, including a tattoo or an electronic device.\n\n(6) \"Person\" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.",
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