Louisiana § RS 3:739 - Recordation of brand or mark by two persons
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:739 — Recordation of brand or mark by two persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:739. Recordation of brand or mark by two persons
The director shall continually review and examine the recorded brands and marks to determine if there are conflicting brands or marks recorded with the commission. When the director determines that a conflict exists, the director shall notify both persons who have recorded the brand or mark and shall expunge the more recent recordation. The person whose recordation is expunged shall be notified by registered mail that his recordation has been expunged and that further use of this brand or mark is illegal. Persons whose recordation has been expunged may appeal the decision of the director to the commission. The provisions of this Section shall not affect the ownership of any animals which were branded or marked after the brand or mark was recorded and before the recordation was expunged.
Acts 1982, No. 113, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:739
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:739 cover?
Section RS 3:739 ("Recordation of brand or mark by two persons") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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