Alabama § 3-1-27 - Marking, Branding or Altering Mark or Brand of Equine or Equidae, Etc., of Another with Intent to Defraud.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 3-1-27 — Marking, Branding or Altering Mark or Brand of Equine or Equidae, Etc., of Another with Intent to Defraud., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-1-27. Marking, Branding or Altering Mark or Brand of Equine or Equidae, Etc., of Another with Intent to Defraud.
Any person who, with intent to defraud, marks or brands any unmarked equine or equidae, cow, hog, sheep, goat, or other domestic animal which is the property of another or alters or defaces the mark or brand of the animal shall, on conviction, be punished as if he or she had stolen it.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 3-1-27
What does Code of Alabama § 3-1-27 cover?
Section 3-1-27 ("Marking, Branding or Altering Mark or Brand of Equine or Equidae, Etc., of Another with Intent to Defraud.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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