Nebraska Administrative Code Topic - BRAND COMMITTEE
Here is an overview of the Nebraska Brand Committee as covered in the Nebraska Administrative Code:
Nebraska Administrative Code – Topic: BRAND COMMITTEE
Agency: Nebraska Brand Committee
Primary Legal Citation: Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC), Title 60
Purpose:
The Nebraska Brand Committee is responsible for:
Administering and enforcing livestock brand laws.
Preventing livestock theft.
Managing brand inspections, registrations, and investigations.
Key Functions and Rules:
1. Brand Inspection and Recording (Chapter 001)
Establishes procedures for livestock brand inspections, including where and when inspections are required.
Details fees for brand inspections and travel.
Outlines rules for brand clearances and shipping certificates.
2. Brand Registration and Renewal (Chapter 002)
Covers brand design standards and uniqueness.
Explains brand renewal, lapse, and cancellation processes.
Provides for brand transfer and inheritance protocols.
3. Investigations and Enforcement (Chapter 003)
Grants authority to investigate livestock theft or fraud.
Details procedures for holding and recovering stolen or misbranded animals.
4. Livestock Markets and Sale Barns
Regulates inspection procedures at sale barns, markets, and packing plants.
Requires documentation and clearance before sale or transport.
Inspection Area:
The Nebraska Brand Committee operates within a defined Brand Inspection Area, generally in the western two-thirds of Nebraska. Cattle being sold or transported out of this area must undergo inspection.
Fees and Funding:
The Brand Committee is self-funded through inspection fees, brand registrations, and related services. Rates are set and adjusted through administrative rules.
Legal Authority:
Operates under Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 54, particularly §§ 54-191 to 54-1,122.
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