The proposed bill amends several sections of the Livestock Brand Act in Nebraska, introducing new definitions and modifying existing provisions related to brand inspections and fees. Notably, it defines "brand committee" as the Nebraska Brand Committee and establishes a new fee structure for physical and electronic inspections of cattle. The bill specifies that a physical inspection fee will be capped at one dollar and fifty cents per head, while also allowing for a surcharge of up to twenty dollars to cover travel expenses incurred by inspectors. Additionally, it provides exemptions from brand inspection requirements for certain cattle transactions, such as those involving registered feedlots and specific family transfers.

The bill also aims to eliminate obsolete provisions and harmonize existing laws, ensuring that the regulations governing livestock branding are up-to-date and efficient. It repeals the original sections of the law that are being amended, thereby streamlining the legislative framework surrounding livestock branding in Nebraska. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the operational efficiency of the Nebraska Brand Committee while ensuring compliance with brand laws and facilitating smoother transactions within the livestock industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 54-170, 54-171
Final Reading: 54-170, 54-171