(1) Under the brand laws of the state, with the following exceptions only hot iron brands will be recognized by the Department of Livestock, Brands Enforcement Division on all livestock for sheep, goats and swine and with the exception that freeze brands may be applied to horses, mules or asses.
(2) The hot iron or freeze brand must peel or heal to be valid for ownership. Fresh brands shall not be used to transfer ownership without bill of sale to prove ownership. A bill of sale may also be required to prove ownership of livestock with multiple brands.