22Brand to be legible

22 Brand to be legible (1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person applies a brand to livestock; and (b) the brand is not clear, legible and permanent. Fault elements: The person: (a) intentionally applies the brand; and (b) is reckless in relation to whether the brand is clear, legible and permanent. Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units. (2) It is a defence to an offence against subregulation (1) if the defendant establishes it was not practicable to apply a clear, legible and permanent brand to the livestock.