RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
What changed between versions
Created a new specialized unit of brand inspectors with powers to seize contraband, issue citations, and conduct investigations to enforce brand registration laws.
Established a new criminal offense of 'habitual agricultural crime' for repeat offenders with enhanced felony penalties and mandatory minimum sentences.
Created a new criminal trespass offense specifically for agricultural land with stricter penalties than general trespass laws.
Established two new special funds: an agricultural crime prevention special fund and a brand inspection special fund to finance enforcement and grant programs.
Added mandatory livestock ownership and movement certificates that must be presented to brand inspectors during animal transport.
Increased penalties for various agricultural violations, including higher fines and mandatory minimum prison terms for repeat offenders.
Added new definitions for 'brand' and 'mark' to clarify what constitutes livestock identification and ownership proof.
Created a grant program for agricultural property owners to purchase security equipment like cameras, fencing, and signage to deter crimes.
Set the effective date to July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder or error that should be corrected to a realistic future date.