Who has the sole authority for the registration of brands?

The livestock board holds the sole authority for the registration of brands. This administrative body is specifically tasked with overseeing the identification and registration of brands used by livestock owners, ensuring proper tracking, ownership verification, and preventing theft or misidentification of livestock. The livestock board often implements regulations and standards for brands to maintain consistency and security within the agricultural community.

While other entities like the governor, state department of agriculture, and state legislature may play important roles in the broader context of agricultural policy or livestock management, they do not possess the specific authority to manage the registration of brands. This responsibility is distinctly assigned to the livestock board to streamline the process and ensure it is handled by those with the most relevant expertise in livestock and agricultural practices.