https://www.gao.gov/products/A17636

B-15091: May 08, 1941

The Department of the Interior requested an opinion from GAO on the applicability of (1) the regularly appropriated public fund "Support of the Indians and Administration of Indian Property" and (2) miscellaneous revenues appropriated as "Indian Moneys, Proceeds of Labor, Agencies, Schools, Etc." for the payment to States or State veterinarians of health and cattle brand inspection fees.GAO found...

https://www.gao.gov/products/448051

B-15091: May 08, 1941

FOR SERVICES RENDERED IS TO BE DISTINGUISHED. A FEE CHARGED UNDER STATE LAW OR REGULATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH INSPECTION OF LIVESTOCK IS NOT A TAX. WHERE IT IS ADMINISTRATIVELY DETERMINED THAT SUCH INSPECTION IS REQUISITE TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO INDIANS AND THEIR PROPERTY. WHERE THE SERVICES OF A FEDERAL VETERINARIAN ARE NOT AVAILABLE. IN ORDER TO SEC...