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# Definitions

As used in this Part, the following words shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:

(1) "Brand" means an identification mark hot or cold branded into or onto the hide of a live animal.

(2) "Commission" means the Livestock Brand Commission.

(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture.

(4) "Director" means the director of the commission.

(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.

(6) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.