The proposal would increase "rerecord fees," which are assessed every 10 years, from $100 to $150; new brand application fees from $100 to $250; and duplicate brand fees from $5 to $10. The proposal also would implement a graduated fee for grazing permits, which are now $10 regardless of the number of livestock grazed.

The proposed fee is $10 for 1-19 head, $15 for 20-100 head, $20 for 101-199 head, $30 for 200-299 head, $40 for 300-399 head, $50 for 400-499 head, and $75 for 500 or more head.

The brand fees and grazing permit proposals are expected to generate an additional $2 million in revenues for the department. The Board of Livestock will consider them at its Sept. 21-22 meeting.