Maine Livestock Branding

Maine brand registration focuses on farm product identification and certification rather than traditional livestock branding. Producers must submit written application to the Commissioner and receive approval before using any brand, label, or trademark.

Governing Body

Agency: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry — DACF
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/

Official Brand Book

Type: No Public Brand Book
Notes: Maine brand registration focuses on farm product certification rather than traditional livestock branding.

Registration

Notes: Submit written application to Commissioner for brand/label/trademark approval. Rights may be revoked if used on non-conforming products. Maine certification trademark available for state-produced products.

Laws & Regulations

Official Statutes: https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/7/title7sec443.html

Additional Notes

Brand program focused on farm product certification rather than livestock identification.

See Other States Brands

Maine does not have a brand book. But you can check out other states' brand books on Ranch Brand Search Unified brand search, which includes brand books for all US states which currently have public branding information.

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