BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 32.3.1205, 32.3.2001 pertaining to animal contacts, and brands and earmarks

)     NOTICE OF AMENDMENT ) ) )

 

            TO:  All Concerned Persons

 

            1.  On June 21, 2012, the Department of Livestock published MAR Notice No. 32-12-225 regarding the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1222 of the 2012 Montana Administrative Register, issue number 12.

 

            2.  The department has amended 32.3.1205 exactly as proposed and 32.3.2001 as proposed, but with the following change from the original proposal, new matter underlined, deleted matter interlined:

 

            32.3.2001  BRANDS AND EARMARKS  (1) and (1)(a) remain as proposed.

            (b)  cattle originating from Canada must have a CAN CʌN hot iron brand as permanent origin identification.  The brand must be 2-3 inches tall applied high on the right hip, consistent with VS memo 591.64.

            (2)  remains as proposed.

 

            AUTH:            81-2-102, MCA

            IMP:                81-2-102, MCA

 

            3.  No comments or testimony were received.

 

DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK

 

            /s/ Christian Mackay                                          /s/ George H. Harris

            Christian Mackay                                               George H. Harris

            Executive Officer                                                Rule Reviewer

            Department of Livestock

 

Certified to the Secretary of State July 30, 2012.