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WA Rev Code § 16.36.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.020 - Powers of director.

RCW 16.36.020 Powers of director.(1) The director shall enforce and administer the provisions of this chapter pertaining to garbage feeding.(2) The director has the authority to regulate the sale, distribution, and use of veterinary biologics in the state and may adopt rules to restrict the sale, distribution, or use of any veterinary biologic in any manner necessary to protect the health and safety of the public and the state's animal population.(3) The director has the authority to license and regulate the activities of veterinary laboratories that do not have a veterinarian licensed under chapter 18.92 RCW present within the management or staff of the veterinary laboratory. The director may adopt rules to regulate these laboratories in any manner necessary to protect the health and safety of the public and the public's animals.[ 1998 c 8 § 3; 1987 c 163 § 2; 1979 c 154 § 8; 1953 c 17 § 2; 1947 c 172 § 1; 1933 c 177 § 1; 1927 c 165 § 1; formerly Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3110. Prior: 1915 c 100 § 5; 1901 c 112 § 2; 1895 c 167 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1979 c 154: See note following RCW 15.49.330.
WA Rev Code § 16.36.023 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.023 - Fees—Rules.

RCW 16.36.023 Fees—Rules.(1) The director may adopt rules establishing fees for:(a) The establishment and inspection of animal holding facilities authorized under this chapter;(b) The inspection and monitoring of animals in authorized animal holding facilities; and(c) Special inspections of animals or animal facilities that the director may provide at the request of the animal owner or interested persons.(2) The fees shall, as closely as practicable, cover the cost of the service provided.(3) All fees collected under this section shall be deposited in an account in the agricultural local fund and used to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[ 2008 c 285 § 28.]NOTES:Intent—Captions not law—Effective date—2008 c 285: See notes following RCW 43.22.434.
WA Rev Code § 16.36.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.025 - Recovery of costs.

RCW 16.36.025 Recovery of costs.(1) The director may collect moneys to recover the reasonable costs of purchasing, printing, and distributing official individual identification devices or methods, regulatory forms, and other supplies.(2) In addition to the costs identified in subsection (1) of this section, the director may also collect moneys to recover the reasonable costs associated with the data entry and processing related to animal health documents that facilitate disease control and traceability.(3) All funds received under this section must be deposited in the animal disease traceability account in the agricultural local fund created in RCW 43.23.230 to cover the costs associated with this chapter.[ 2013 c 45 § 1; 2011 c 204 § 1; 1998 c 8 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.040 - Rules—Prevention—Inspections and tests—Reportable disease—Federal regulations.

RCW 16.36.040 Rules—Prevention—Inspections and tests—Reportable disease—Federal regulations.(1) The director may adopt and enforce rules necessary to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter, and including:(a) Preventing the introduction or spreading of infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous diseases affecting animals in this state;(b) Governing the inspection and testing of all animals within or about to be imported into this state;(c) Designating any disease as a reportable disease; and(d) Designating when a certificate of veterinary inspection, import health papers, permits, or other transportation documents required by law or rule must designate a destination with a physical address for animals entering Washington and when those animals must be delivered or transported directly to the physical address of that destination.(2) Rules to prevent the introduction or spread of infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous diseases affecting animals in this state may differ from federal regulations by being more restrictive.[ 2011 c 204 § 8; 1998 c 8 § 4; 1979 c 154 § 10; 1947 c 172 § 3; 1927 c 165 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3113. Prior: 1915 c 100 § 4; 1901 c 112 § 2; 1895 c 167 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1979 c 154: See note following RCW 15.49.330.
WA Rev Code § 16.36.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.045 - Transporting of animals—Requirements—Vehicle inspection—Authorization by director or appointed officers.

RCW 16.36.045 Transporting of animals—Requirements—Vehicle inspection—Authorization by director or appointed officers.The director may establish points of inspection for vehicles transporting animals on the public roads of this state to determine if the animals being transported are accompanied by valid health certificates, permits, or other documents as required by this chapter or its rules. Vehicles transporting animals on the public roads of this state are subject to inspection and must stop at any posted inspection point established by the director, with emphasis on livestock being brought in from outside the state. The director or appointed officers are authorized to stop a vehicle transporting animals upon the public roads of this state at a place other than an inspection point if there is reasonable cause to believe the animals are being transported in violation of this chapter or its rules.[ 2007 c 71 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.050 - Unlawful actions—Importation—Required certificates—Intentional or willful misconduct.

RCW 16.36.050 Unlawful actions—Importation—Required certificates—Intentional or willful misconduct.(1) It is unlawful for a person to bring an animal into Washington state without first securing a certificate of veterinary inspection, reviewed by the state veterinarian of the state of origin, verifying that the animal meets the Washington state animal health requirements. This subsection does not apply to:(a) Those animals that qualify for an exemption in RCW 16.36.140; or(b) Other animals exempted by the director by rule.(2) For animals imported into Washington it is unlawful for a person to transport or deliver an animal to any physical address other than the physical address of the destination designated by a certificate of veterinary inspection, import health papers, permits, or other transportation documents required by law or rule. The director may exempt animals from this requirement by rule.(3) It is unlawful for a person to intentionally falsely make, complete, alter, use, or sign a certificate of veterinary inspection or official animal health document of the department.(4) It is unlawful for a person to intentionally falsely apply, alter, or remove an official animal health or official animal identification tag, permanent mark, or other device.(5) It is unlawful for a person to willfully hinder, obstruct, or resist the director, or any peace officer or deputized state veterinarian acting under him or her, when engaged in the performance of their duties.(6) It is unlawful for a person to willfully fail to comply with or to violate any rule or order adopted by the director under this chapter.[ 2011 c 204 § 9; 2010 c 66 § 2; 2007 c 71 § 2; 1998 c 8 § 5; 1979 c 154 § 11; 1947 c 172 § 4; 1927 c 165 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3114. Prior: 1915 c 100 § 7; 1905 c 169 § 1; 1903 c 125 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1979 c 154: See note following RCW 15.49.330.
WA Rev Code § 16.36.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.060 - Tests, examinations, inspections, samples, examine and copy records—Entry onto property—Unlawful conduct—Seizure of property—Search warrant.

RCW 16.36.060 Tests, examinations, inspections, samples, examine and copy records—Entry onto property—Unlawful conduct—Seizure of property—Search warrant.(1) The director has the authority to enter a property at any reasonable time to:(a) Conduct tests, examinations, or inspections to take samples, and to examine and copy records when there is reasonable cause to investigate whether animals on the property or that have been on the property are infected with or have been exposed to disease; and(b) Determine, when there is reasonable cause to investigate, whether animals on the property have been imported into Washington state in violation of requirements of this chapter, and to conduct tests, examinations, and inspections, take samples, and examine and copy records during such investigations.(2) It is unlawful for any person to interfere with investigations, tests, inspections, or examinations, or to alter any segregation or identification systems made in connection with tests, inspections, or examinations conducted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.(3) If the director is denied access to a property or animals for purposes of this chapter, or a person fails to comply with an order of the director, the director may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant. To show that access is denied, the director shall file with the court an affidavit or declaration containing a description of all attempts to notify and locate the owner or owner's agent and secure consent. The court may issue a search warrant authorizing access to any animal or property at reasonable times to conduct investigations, tests, inspections, or examinations of any animal or property, or to take samples, and examine and copy records, and may authorize seizure or destruction of property.[ 2011 c 204 § 10; 2010 c 66 § 4; 2004 c 251 § 2; 1998 c 8 § 6; 1985 c 415 § 2; 1979 c 154 § 12; 1947 c 172 § 5; 1927 c 165 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3115. Prior: 1895 c 167 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1979 c 154: See note following RCW 15.49.330.
WA Rev Code § 16.36.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.070 - Danger of infection—Emergencies.

RCW 16.36.070 Danger of infection—Emergencies.When any local governing body notifies the director of the presence or probable danger of infection from any animal diseases, the director, state veterinarian, or a deputized state veterinarian shall respond immediately and take appropriate action. In case of an emergency, the director may appoint deputies or assistants with equal power to act.[ 1998 c 8 § 7; 1947 c 172 § 6; 1927 c 165 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3116. Prior: 1895 c 167 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.080 - Veterinarians and others to report diseases—Director's duties—Unlawful importation.

RCW 16.36.080 Veterinarians and others to report diseases—Director's duties—Unlawful importation.(1) Any person licensed to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry in this state, veterinary laboratories, and others designated by this chapter shall immediately report in writing or by telephone, facsimile, or electronic mail to the director the existence or suspected existence of any reportable disease among animals within the state.(2) Persons using their own diagnostic services must report any reportable disease among animals within the state to the director.(3) The director shall investigate and/or maintain records of all cases of reportable diseases among animals within this state.(4) The director may require appropriate treatment of any animal affected with, suspected of being affected with, or that has been exposed to any reportable disease. The owner may dispose of the animal rather than treating the animal as required by the director.(5) It is unlawful for any person to import any animal infected with or exposed to a reportable disease without a permit from the director.[ 1998 c 8 § 8; 1947 c 172 § 7; 1927 c 165 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3117.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.082 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.082 - Infected or exposed animals—Unlawful to transfer or expose other animals.

RCW 16.36.082 Infected or exposed animals—Unlawful to transfer or expose other animals.(1) It is unlawful for any person to sell, exchange, or give away any animal that he or she knows:(a) Is infected with any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease;(b) Has been exposed to any contagious, communicable, or infectious disease within the previous thirty days; or(c) Has been treated for any condition within the previous thirty days;without notifying the purchaser or person taking possession of the animal of the infection, exposure, or treatment unless the legal withdrawal period for any treatment has been met or exceeded.(2) It is unlawful for any owner or person in possession of any animal having any contagious, communicable, or infectious disease to knowingly:(a) Turn out the animal onto enclosed lands adjoining the enclosed lands of another that are kept for pasture or otherwise used for raising animals without notifying the owner of the enclosed lands; or(b) Stable the animal or allow the animal to be stabled in any barn with other animals without notifying the other owners.[ 1998 c 8 § 14; 1927 c 165 § 26; RRS § 3135. Prior: See Reviser's note to RCW 16.44.020. Formerly RCW 16.44.130.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.084 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.084 - Duty to report infection or exposure to disease—Unlawful conduct.

RCW 16.36.084 Duty to report infection or exposure to disease—Unlawful conduct.Any person owning or having in his or her control any livestock which become infected with scrapie or another transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) or which have been exposed to such disease, shall immediately report the disease or exposure to the director. It is unlawful for any person to fail to report or to attempt to conceal the existence of any such disease.[ 1998 c 8 § 15; 1927 c 165 § 28; RRS § 3137. Prior: See Reviser's note to RCW 16.44.020. Formerly RCW 16.44.140.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.086 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.086 - Negligence of owner of infected livestock—Liability.

RCW 16.36.086 Negligence of owner of infected livestock—Liability.When any livestock affected with any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease mingle with any healthy livestock belonging to another person, through the fault or negligence of the owner of the diseased livestock or his or her agent, the owner is liable for all damages sustained by the owner of the healthy livestock.[ 1998 c 8 § 16; 1927 c 165 § 32; RRS § 3141. Prior: See Reviser's note to RCW 16.44.020. Formerly RCW 16.44.160.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.090 - Destruction of diseased or quarantined animals.

RCW 16.36.090 Destruction of diseased or quarantined animals.When public welfare demands, the director may order the slaughter or destruction of any animal affected with or exposed to any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease that is affecting or may affect the health of the state's animal population. The director may order destruction of any animal held under quarantine when public welfare demands or the owner of the animal fails or refuses to follow a herd or flock plan. The director shall give a written order directing an animal be destroyed by or under the direction of the state veterinarian.[ 2004 c 251 § 3; 1998 c 8 § 9; 1985 c 415 § 3; 1979 c 154 § 13; 1947 c 172 § 8; 1927 c 165 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3118. Prior: 1901 c 112 § 3, part; 1895 c 167 § 5, part.]NOTES:Severability—1979 c 154: See note following RCW 15.49.330.
WA Rev Code § 16.36.096 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.096 - Destruction of animals—Payment of indemnity.

RCW 16.36.096 Destruction of animals—Payment of indemnity.In ordering the slaughter or destruction of any animal, the director may pay an indemnity in an amount not to exceed seventy-five percent of the appraised or salvage value of the animal ordered slaughtered or destroyed. The actual indemnity amount shall be established by the director by rule. Payment of indemnity does not apply to an animal: (1) Belonging to the federal government or any of its agencies, this state or any of its agencies, or any municipal corporation; or (2) that has been brought into this state in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.[ 1998 c 8 § 10; 1985 c 415 § 4; 1963 ex.s. c 8 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.098 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.098 - Quarantine, hold order, or destruct order—Written request for hearing.

RCW 16.36.098 Quarantine, hold order, or destruct order—Written request for hearing.Any person whose animal or animal reproductive products are placed under a quarantine, a hold order, or destruct order under RCW 16.36.090 may request a hearing. The request for a hearing must be in writing and filed with the director. Any hearing will be held in conformance with RCW 34.05.422 and 34.05.479.[ 2004 c 251 § 4; 1998 c 8 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.100 - Cooperation with other governmental agencies.

RCW 16.36.100 Cooperation with other governmental agencies.The director is authorized to cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, other states, and agencies of federal government in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter and to promote consistency of regulation.[ 1998 c 8 § 11; 1927 c 165 § 10; RRS § 3119. Prior: 1901 c 112 § 3, part; 1895 c 167 § 5, part.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.102 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.102 - Duty to bury carcass of diseased livestock—Dead livestock presumed diseased.

RCW 16.36.102 Duty to bury carcass of diseased livestock—Dead livestock presumed diseased.Every person owning or having in charge any livestock that has died because of disease shall dispose of the carcass within a time frame and in a manner prescribed in rule by the director, which may include, but is not limited to, burial, composting, incinerating, landfilling, natural decomposition, or rendering. Any livestock found dead from an unknown cause is presumed to have died because of disease.[ 2006 c 155 § 1; 1949 c 100 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 3142-2. Formerly RCW 16.36.092, 16.68.020.]
WA Rev Code § 16.36.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.105 - Swine, garbage feeding, license—Application—Fee—Inspection.

RCW 16.36.105 Swine, garbage feeding, license—Application—Fee—Inspection.No person shall feed garbage to swine without first obtaining a license from the director. The license expires on June 30th of each year. Application for a license shall be accompanied by a fee of ten dollars which shall be credited to the general fund. The license is nontransferable and a separate license is required for each place of business if an operator has more than one feeding station.Upon receipt of an application for a license to feed garbage, the director shall inspect the premises and determine whether the applicant meets the requirements of 9 C.F.R. Chapter 1 Part 166 as adopted by rule and any other rules adopted under this chapter. Upon approval of the application by the director and compliance with the provisions of this section, the applicant shall be issued a license. This section does not apply to any person feeding garbage from his or her own domestic household.[ 1998 c 8 § 12; 1953 c 17 § 4.]NOTES:Feeding of carcasses to swine: RCW 16.68.150.
WA Rev Code § 16.36.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.110 - Violations, gross misdemeanor—Injunction—Denial, revocation, or suspension of license.

RCW 16.36.110 Violations, gross misdemeanor—Injunction—Denial, revocation, or suspension of license.(1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Each day upon which a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation.(2) The director may bring an action to enjoin the violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter in the superior court of Thurston county or of the county in which such violation occurs notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law.(3) The director may deny, revoke, or suspend any license issued under this chapter for any failure or refusal to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. Upon notice by the director to deny, revoke, or suspend a license, a person may request a hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 1998 c 8 § 13; 1989 c 354 § 35; 1981 c 296 § 14; 1957 c 22 § 5. Prior: 1953 c 17 § 8; 1927 c 165 § 33; RRS § 3142.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.Severability—1981 c 296: See note following RCW 15.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 16.36.113 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.36 - Animal Health.|16.36.113 - Violations of chapter or rules—Civil penalty—Moneys collected—Time and mileage fee.

RCW 16.36.113 Violations of chapter or rules—Civil penalty—Moneys collected—Time and mileage fee.(1) Any person in violation of this chapter or its rules may be subject to a civil penalty in an amount of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation. Each violation is a separate and distinct offense. Every person who, through an act of commission or omission, procures, aids, or abets in the violation is in violation of this chapter or its rules and may be subject to the civil penalty provided in this section. Moneys collected under this section must be deposited in the state general fund.(2) The department may charge a time and mileage fee for the cost of an investigation including inspecting animals and related records during an investigation of a proven violation of this chapter. The fee may be up to eighty-five dollars per hour and the current mileage rate set by the office of financial management. The director may increase the hourly fee by rule as necessary to cover costs of investigations. All fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in an account in the agricultural local fund and used to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[ 2011 c 204 § 11; 2007 c 71 § 4.]