Branding of Stock Act
2. Interpretation
2. Interpretation
In this Act, except where inconsistent with the context—“brand” means a brand duly registered under this Act and made upon any portion of the hide of any stock in manner prescribed by this Act;“branding directory” means an authorized list of brands complied by the registrar of brands and published by the Government;“branding-iron” means the instrument prescribed for imprinting a brand or mark on stock by this Act;“branding instrument” means any other instrument or tool by which any mark or symbol can be impressed, imprinted or cut on any portion of any stock;“cattle” means any bull, cow, steer, heifer or calf;“distinctive mark” means a lawful mark (other than a registered brand) which any person is empowered by this Act to mark upon any stock;“holding” means any farm or other place where stock is kept;“horse” includes mare, gelding, colt, filly, donkey or mule;“inspector” means any person empowered to act as an inspector of brands under this Act;“register” means the register book kept in pursuance of this Act containing a list of brands for stock registered under this Act;“registrar” means the registrar of brands;“residence” includes house, homestead or dwelling of the owner of any brand or stock;“stock” means horses, cattle, camels, sheep and goats.[Act No. 30 of 1964, s. 2.]Source: Kenya Law