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The horse of your dreams. You've paid the $5,000. You have
the "bill of sale." You have the registration papers signed by the
seller so you can transfer title with the registry. You had a "vet
check," and were assured the horse is sound. You're ready to load
your new horse in the trailer and go home. WAIT!
You don't own that horse,
and it's illegal to transport it.
The missing link in this sale, and
one requiredby law, is the '*orand
inspection."
'The horse doesn't even
have a brand," you say. "Be-
sides I have the seller's signa-
ture on both the"bill of sale" and
the registration papers and a copy
of the cashier's check for pay-
:?ffnt. How can anyone say I
m't own this hot'seT'
The State of Nevada says
you don't own that horse. Under
NevadaRevised Statutes (NRS)
565.100, you are required tohave
a brand inspection to change
ownership of horses in the State
of Nevada. The statute also in-
cludes mules, burros, cattle and
bison. In addition, a brand in-
spection is required forthe listed
animals for trausportation out of
the state of Nevada and for con-
signment to sale or slaughter.
Brand inspections are non-transferable.
The B rand Inspection Certificate inehides the name and address
of the seller and buyer. The docmnent will be signed by both parties
and the brand inspector. The inspeaor will note the animal's color,
sex, age, brands (if any), markings and scars on the document. The
white (original) certificate is sent to the Reno office to be recorded.
The buyer receives the blue copy, the seller the pink copy and the
brand inspector retains the yellow copy. The fee (outlined below) is
paid by the seller.
Within the State of Nevada, movement across district boundary
lines (there are ten districts) requires: 1. A livestock movement
permit for horses and cattle; and, 2. An annual, or lifetime, transpor-
tation permit for horses and all other equine.
Proof of livestock ownership should be carried in the vehicle at
all times for both horses cattle. Anytime you transport livestock,
you may be stopped by brand inspectors or other law enforcement
officers. You will need to show your brand inspection papers to
prove legal0wnershi p of the animals. When the transporter is not the
owner, he/she will need proof he/she is legally hauling the livestock
for the owner. Both the livestock and vehicle may he impounded if
the officer determines there is a question of ownership. A citation
can be issued in lieu of impoundment.
Brand inspectors also issue transportation permits for horses. If
you will be showing your horse, riding in gymkhaua competitions,
rodeo, endurance .riding or any other activity that requires traveling
with the animal you will probably want an annual, or better yet, a
permanent on permit.
You must be able to prove ownership to obtain a transportation
permit. You will also need to provide the i with photos of
both sides of the horse and a head-on shot to obtain a permanent
permit. It is good for the life of the animal or until ownership
changes. The fee for an annual permit is $10. A permanent permit
is $20.
The brand inspection fee is $7 for one horse, plus $1 per head
thereafter per owner at point designated by the impeetor. The
minimum fee for cattle is $7 for one to 10 head with each additional
head costing 70 cents.
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For both the brand inspection and the translx)rtafion permiL
there is a charge of 31 cents per mile and $12 per hour for inspector.
Mileage is not charged if the animal is brought to the inspector at a
designated point. The fees do not go into the Nevada general fund.
Instead, they are designated to finance the brand division. The
purpose of the Nevada inspection program is to protect livestock
owners, the livestock industry and to ensure the safe movement of
livestock in the state.
Brand inspections are required in all Western states except
California where horse inspections are optional. California also has
the highest number of horse thefts per capita. Nevada has reciprocal
agreements with the states that require brand inspections.
Brand inspectors request 24 hour notice for an appointment.
Pahrump based brand inspectors are Janet Beard at 727-6754 and
John Raetz at 727-5378. Richard I2nard, at 702-294-1138, is the
manager for District 10 which includes Pahrump and 1.m Vegas.
Health certificates, obtained from your veterinarian, are also
required to transport horses. For information about animal health
regulations contact the Bureau of Animal Industry at 702-688-1180.
The information contained in this column was obtained through
the generous assistance of Richard Leonard.
Valley Denta! Group
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October is National
Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
In conjunction with National Breast
Cancer Awareness Month, the Arcon
Pahrump Center for Healthcare is
offering special mammography
rates. During the entire month of
October, mammographies will be
available for $50.00, when paid at
the time of service. Each patient will
also receive a free handbook dealing
with women's health issues.
In addition to mammography, the
center offers a variety of services
from full physical exams, pap
smears, cholesterol screening, and
cancer screenings all under one
roof.
Call now to schedule an
appointment. Arcon has lots of new
ideas about healthcare. Programs
focusing on women's health issues is
just one of them.
Pahrump
Center for
Healthcare
1501 E. Calvada Blvd
Pahrump, IWq 89048
702-727-6060
