Montana. Brands-Enforcement Division

The office of the General Recorder of Marks and Brands was established in 1872 by a legislative act providing that the Clerk of the Supreme Court maintain an office for recording brands for cattle, horses, and sheep. An act approved in 1877 moved the duties to the Territorial Treasurer, who maintained these duties until 1887 when they were transferred to the Board of Stock Commissioners. The Secretary of the Board of Stock Commissioners filled the position of General Recorder of Marks and Brands from 1887 until 1917, when the Board was abolished. From 1917 until 1971 the Secretary of the Livestock Commission filled the position. In 1971 the duties of Recorder of Marks and Brands were transferred to the Brands-Enforcement Division in the newly created Department of Livestock. They have remained within that department until the present.

From the description of Montana Brands-Enforcement Division records, 1873-1980. (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 232329847

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