Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 8 - LIVESTOCK BRAND COMMISSIONER
Kansas’s Agency 8 (Livestock Brand Commissioner) currently has no entries in the Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) — there are no active K.A.R. articles or chapters dedicated specifically to Agency 8 (regulations.justia.com).
🔍 Where the Regulations Exist
Although Agency 8 itself lacks K.A.R. articles, regulatory authority and rules governing brand registration, usage, renewal, and enforcement are found under the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health, specifically in the Kansas Register. Notable provisions include:
Article 15 – “LIVESTOCK BRANDS”, Kansas Register (Vol. 44, Issue 6, Feb 6, 2025):
Section 9‑15‑2: Ear marks cannot serve as standalone brands; they may be recorded only alongside a registered brand.
Section 9‑15‑4: Fees — $5 application fee and $70 for registration; $70 renewal fee due annually, as per K.S.A. 47‑426 (sos.ks.gov).
These K.A.R. sections reflect the most recent permanent administrative regulations in effect as of early 2025.
📜 Underlying Statutory Authority
The Kansas statutes (Chapter 47, Article 4 – Marks and Brands) empower the Animal Health Commissioner (who also serves as the brand commissioner):
47‑414a defines “brand commissioner” as synonymous with the animal health commissioner (kslegislature.gov).
47‑417 governs brand adoption, registration periods, renewal terms (generally 4-year initial term, 5-year renewal), forfeiture after 60 days’ non-renewal, and fee limits (statutory cap: up to $55, recently raised to $100 under House Bill 2543 effective mid-2024) (kslegislature.gov).
47‑420 (and others) prohibit using unregistered brands and set rules for age, serial, herd, and feedlot brands (ksrevisor.gov).
✅ Summary for Practical Use
Agency 8 itself has no K.A.R. regulations, though its authority is exercised through the Department of Agriculture’s branding rules found in the Kansas Register.
Key administrative rules (e.g., ear mark policy and fee structure) are located in Kansas Register Article 15, effective February 2025.
Statutory framework resides in K.S.A. Chapter 47, especially Sections 47‑414a, 47‑417, and 47‑420.
🧭 Next Steps for Reference
For official, current administrative rules: check Kansas Register Article 15 (Vol. 44, Issue 6, Feb 6 2025).
For detailed statutes: refer to K.S.A. 47‑414a, 47‑417, 47‑420, which cover definitions, brand authority, procedures, fees, and penalties.
For rulemaking updates: monitor publications from the Animal Health Commissioner or Kansas Register for future K.A.R. or fee amendments.
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