Two Cattle Inspection Compliance and one Horse Inspection Compliance positions are responsible for technical examination, data entry, and filing of all livestock inspection documents. They verify compliance with state & federal law, administrative rule, brands enforcement division policy, and interstate commerce agreements. These positions manipulate databases to prepare statistical and administrative analytical reports. They also instruct the public, state stock and deputy stock inspectors in applying state laws, regulations, and department policies and procedures. The Horse Inspection Compliance position serves as a backup Brand Recorder.

The Market Compliance Specialist manages all data and compliance of documentation associated with licensed Montana livestock market transactions, inspections at licensed slaughter facilities, and special livestock sales. This position assesses ownership documentation to determine whether or not held proceeds or proceeds from estray sales may be released. It conducts extensive research to provide inspection information for staff and other entities as needed.

The Brand Liens Compliance Tech creates, renews, transfers and terminates livestock brand mortgages. The position is one of two Cattle Compliance Technician positions, and is required to answer brand customer questions. It compiles numerous reports (Lost-Strayed-Stolen livestock, monthly lien summary, truck stops, and other ad-hoc reports as needed), and assists other personnel with data entry, filing and other duties as needed.