Alaska § 03.40.020 - Record of ownership.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 03.40.020 — Record of ownership., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 03.40.020. Record of ownership.
The owner may brand or mark an animal on either side with the owner's brand or mark. The animal shall be branded or marked so that the brand or mark shows distinctly. Sheep may be marked distinctly with a mark or device to distinguish them readily when they become intermixed with other flocks of sheep owned in the state. Evidence of ownership by brand or mark may not be permitted in any court in this state unless the brand or mark is recorded as provided in AS 03.40.030 .
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 03.40.020
What does Alaska Statutes § 03.40.020 cover?
Section 03.40.020 ("Record of ownership.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 03.40.020?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 03.40.020" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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