Bill No.: HB0027 Drafter: MRW

LSO No.: 06LSO-0143 Effective Date: 3/10/2006

Enrolled Act No.: HEA0010

Chapter No.: 39

Prime Sponsor: Joint Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources Interim Committee

Catch Title: Brands.

Subject: Amending the brand laws and increasing brand inspection fees.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Adds a provision for seed stock and exhibitor permits.

· Increases inspection and administration fees.

· Modifies the conditions under which inspections can be done and permits a fee for nonmandatory inspections.

· Allows for funds to be appropriated by the legislature.

· Creates a task force to study the brand inspection and brand recording program.

· Requires a report.

· Provides an appropriation of $50,000 from the general fund.

Comments:

· Report Required: The task force created in this act shall report no later than October 30, 2006 to the Joint Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources interim committee.

· Contains delayed effective/repeal date: Repeals section 3 regarding the task force on June 30, 2007.