Staffing costs drive fee increase for program meant to deter livestock theft

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 741

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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PIERRE — South Dakota’s Brand Board will raise its livestock ownership inspection fee for the first time since 2013, after a legislative committee approved the rule change Tuesday.

The committee, made up of three state senators and three state representatives, voted 5-1 in favor of the change. Sen. Taffy Howard, R-Rapid City, voted no.

The Brand Board is responsible for tracking livestock ownership in South Dakota counties west of the Missouri River, where …

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