Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-4-9: Questionable ownership of animals at markets - Withholding

of funds pending determination.

A. Any peace officer of the state or any livestock association

in the State of Oklahoma qualifying under federal law to perform

brand inspection services at specified markets shall have the

authority to order funds of an animal of questionable ownership held

until ownership is established.

B. If ownership is not established within thirty (30) days, the

funds shall be provided to the State Board of Agriculture and held

for one (1) year. If the ownership to the animal cannot be

ascertained, the funds shall be deposited in the State Department of

Agriculture Revolving Fund.