Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The registrar, if satisfied that an application for a special brand is in conformity with this Act, shall allot to the association by whom or on whose behalf such application is made, a special brand and shall register such brand in the name of such association or its nominee.
(1A) In the case of registration in the name of a nominee the register shall show that such registered owner holds such special brand as nominee of the association concerned.
(1B) Upon application by or on behalf of an association in that behalf the registrar may, from time to time, cancel the registration of the holder of such a special brand and register another nominee of such association as holder of such special brand in the holder's stead.
(2) A person shall not apply for a special brand unless the person applies as or on behalf of an association of persons formed with a view to establishing, fostering or improving the breeding of a particular breed of stock or of stock generally of a particular type and which is approved by the Minister.
(3) A special brand shall be of such character, design, shape and size as the Minister, subject to this Act, determines.