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WA Rev Code § 16.57.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock.|16.57.400 - Horse and cattle identification—Inspection when consigned for sale.

RCW 16.57.400 Horse and cattle identification—Inspection when consigned for sale.Horses and cattle may be identified by individual identification certificates or other means of identification authorized by the director. The certificates or other means of identification are valid only for the use of the owner in whose name it is issued.Horses and cattle identified pursuant to this section are only subject to inspection when the animal is consigned for sale.[ 2003 c 326 § 44; 1994 c 46 § 20; 1993 c 354 § 9; 1981 c 296 § 23; 1974 ex.s. c 38 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Prior legislative approval—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 16.65.030.Severability—1981 c 296: See note following RCW 15.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 16.57.405 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock.|16.57.405 - Microchip in a horse—Removal with intent to defraud—Gross misdemeanor.

RCW 16.57.405 Microchip in a horse—Removal with intent to defraud—Gross misdemeanor.A person who removes or causes to be removed a microchip implanted in a horse, or who removes or causes to be removed a microchip from one horse and implants or causes it to be implanted in another horse, with the intent to defraud a subsequent purchaser, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 1996 c 105 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 16.57.407 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock.|16.57.407 - Microchip in a horse—Authority to investigate removal.

RCW 16.57.407 Microchip in a horse—Authority to investigate removal.The department has the authority to conduct an investigation of an incident where scars or other marks indicate that a microchip has been removed from a horse.[ 1996 c 105 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 16.57.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock.|16.57.410 - Horses—Registering agencies—Permit required—Fee—Records—Identification symbol inspections—Rules.

RCW 16.57.410 Horses—Registering agencies—Permit required—Fee—Records—Identification symbol inspections—Rules.(1) No person may act as a registering agency without a permit issued by the director. The director may issue a permit to any person to act as a registering agency for the purpose of issuing permanent identification symbols for horses in a manner prescribed by the director. Application for a permit, or the renewal thereof by January 1 of each year, shall be on a form prescribed by the director, and accompanied by the proof of registration to be issued, any other documents required by the director, and a fee of two hundred and fifty dollars.(2) Each registering agency shall maintain a permanent record for each individual identification symbol. The record shall include, but need not be limited to, the name, address, and phone number of the horse owner and a general description of the horse. A copy of each permanent record shall be forwarded to the director, if requested by the director.(3) Horses shall be examined for individual identification symbols when presented for inspection.(4) The director shall adopt rules necessary to administer this section.[ 2003 c 326 § 45; 1993 c 354 § 11; 1989 c 286 § 25; 1981 c 296 § 35.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 286: See note following RCW 16.04.010.Severability—1981 c 296: See note following RCW 15.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 16.57.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock.|16.57.420 - Ratite identification.

RCW 16.57.420 Ratite identification.The department may, in consultation with representatives of the ratite industry, develop by rule a system that provides for the identification of individual ratites through the use of microchipping. The department may establish fees for the issuance or reissuance of microchipping numbers sufficient to cover the expenses of the department.[ 1993 c 105 § 3.]NOTES:Legislative finding and purpose—1993 c 105: See note following RCW 16.57.010.
WA Rev Code § 16.57.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock.|16.57.430 - Replacement copies of brand inspection documents—Rules—Fees.

RCW 16.57.430 Replacement copies of brand inspection documents—Rules—Fees.The director may:(1) Adopt rules governing issuance of replacement copies of brand inspection documents; and(2) Charge a fee of twenty-five dollars for such copies, which may be increased by rule.[ 2010 c 66 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 16.57.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock.|16.57.440 - Unlawful transport or delivery of cattle or horses.

RCW 16.57.440 Unlawful transport or delivery of cattle or horses.It is unlawful for a person to transport or deliver cattle or horses to any destination other than the physical address of the destination designated on an inspection certificate, certificate of permit, or other transportation document when required by law or rule. The director may exempt cattle and horses from this requirement by rule.[ 2011 c 204 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 16.57.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock.|16.57.460 - Livestock inspection program report.

RCW 16.57.460 Livestock inspection program report. (Expires July 1, 2023.)(1) The department shall submit a livestock inspection program report pursuant to RCW 43.01.036 by September 1, 2020, and annually thereafter, to the appropriate committees of the legislature having oversight over agriculture and fiscal matters. The report must also be submitted to the livestock identification advisory committee created in RCW 16.57.015. The report must include amounts collected, a report on program expenditures, and any recommendations for making the program more efficient, improving the program, or modifying livestock inspection fees to cover the costs of the program. The report must also address the financial status of the program, including whether there is a need to review fees so that the program continues to be supported by fees.(2) This section expires July 1, 2023.[ 2019 c 92 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 16.57.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock.|16.57.902 - Effective dates—2003 c 326.

RCW 16.57.902 Effective dates—2003 c 326.This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2003, except for sections 4 and 10 of this act which take effect January 1, 2004.[ 2003 c 326 § 93.]
WA Rev Code § 16.58.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.010 - Purpose.

RCW 16.58.010 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to expedite the movement of cattle from producers to the point of slaughter without losing the ownership identity of such cattle, and further to provide for fair and economical methods of identification of cattle in such commercial feed lots.[ 1979 c 81 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 16.58.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.020 - Definitions.

RCW 16.58.020 Definitions.For the purpose of this chapter:(1) "Certified feed lot" means any place, establishment, or facility commonly known as a commercial feed lot, cattle feed lot, or the like, which complies with all of the requirements of this chapter, and any rules adopted under this chapter and which holds a valid license from the director.(2) "Department" means the department of agriculture of the state of Washington.(3) "Director" means the director of the department or his or her duly authorized representative.(4) "Licensee" means any persons licensed under the provisions of this chapter.(5) "Person" means a natural person, individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, society, and association, and every officer, agent or employee thereof. This term shall import either the singular or the plural as the case may be.(6) "Livestock inspection" or "inspection" means the examination of livestock or livestock hides for brands or any means of identifying livestock or livestock hides including the examination of documents providing evidence of ownership.(7) "Change of ownership" means the transfer of ownership from one person to another by the sale of livestock. It does not mean: A change in partners within a partnership; a change in members within an association or a society; or the sale of stock within a corporation, company, or association.(8) "Direct to slaughter" means the delivery of livestock to a slaughter plant within ten days of the sale of the cattle to the slaughter plant.[ 2003 c 326 § 46; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 2.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.030 - Rules—Interference with director proscribed.

RCW 16.58.030 Rules—Interference with director proscribed.The director may adopt those rules as are necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter. No person shall interfere with the director when he or she is performing or carrying out any duties imposed upon the director by this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.[ 2003 c 326 § 47; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 3.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.040 - Certified feed lot license—Required—Application, contents.

RCW 16.58.040 Certified feed lot license—Required—Application, contents.Any person desiring to engage in the business of operating one or more certified feed lots shall obtain an annual license from the director for that purpose. The application for a license shall be on a form prescribed by the director and shall include the following:(1) The number of certified feed lots the applicant intends to operate and their exact location and mailing address;(2) The legal description of the land on which the certified feed lot will be situated;(3) A complete description of the facilities used for feeding and handling of cattle at each certified feed lot;(4) The estimated number of cattle which can be handled for feeding purposes at each certified feed lot; and(5) Any other information necessary to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.[ 2003 c 326 § 48; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 4.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.050 - Certified feed lot license—Fee—Issuance or renewal—Inspection prior to issuance of original license.

RCW 16.58.050 Certified feed lot license—Fee—Issuance or renewal—Inspection prior to issuance of original license.(1) The application for an annual license to engage in the business of operating one or more certified feed lots shall be accompanied by a license fee of nine hundred thirty-five dollars.(2) Upon approval of the application by the director and compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter, the applicant shall be issued a license or license renewal. The director shall conduct an inspection of all cattle and their corresponding ownership documents prior to issuing an original license. The inspection fee is the higher of the current inspection fee per head of cattle or time and mileage as set forth in RCW 16.57.220.[ 2019 c 92 § 7; 2003 c 326 § 49; 1997 c 356 § 5; 1997 c 356 § 4; 1994 c 46 § 23; 1994 c 46 § 14; 1993 c 354 § 3; 1979 c 81 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 5.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.Effective dates—1997 c 356: See note following RCW 16.57.220.Effective date—1994 c 46 §§ 21-25: See note following RCW 16.65.090.Effective date—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Prior legislative approval—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 16.65.030.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.060 - Certified feed lot license—Expiration—Late renewal.

RCW 16.58.060 Certified feed lot license—Expiration—Late renewal.Certified feed lot licenses expire on June 30th following the date of issuance. If a person fails, refuses, or neglects to apply for renewal of a license by June 30th, the person's license shall expire. To reinstate a license, the person shall be assessed a late fee of twenty-five dollars which shall be added to the regular license fee and shall be paid before the director may issue a license to the applicant.[ 2003 c 326 § 50; 1991 c 109 § 10; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 6.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.070 - Certified feed lot license—Denial, suspension, or revocation—Hearings.

RCW 16.58.070 Certified feed lot license—Denial, suspension, or revocation—Hearings.The director is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke a license in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW if he or she finds that there has been a failure to comply with any requirement of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. Hearings for the revocation, suspension, or denial of a license shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2003 c 326 § 51; 1989 c 175 § 54; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 7.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.080 - Livestock inspection—Facilities required—Help to be furnished.

RCW 16.58.080 Livestock inspection—Facilities required—Help to be furnished.Every certified feed lot shall be equipped with a facility or a livestock pen, approved by the director as to location and construction within the feed lot so that necessary livestock inspection can be carried on in a proper, expeditious and safe manner. Each licensee shall furnish the director with sufficient help necessary to carry out inspections in the manner set forth above.[ 2003 c 326 § 52; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 8.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.095 - Inspection required for cattle not having inspection certificate.

RCW 16.58.095 Inspection required for cattle not having inspection certificate.All cattle entering or reentering a certified feed lot must be inspected upon entry, unless they are accompanied by an inspection certificate issued by the director, or any other agency authorized in any state or Canadian province by law to issue a certificate. Licensees shall report a discrepancy between cattle entering or reentering a certified feed lot and the inspection certificate accompanying the cattle to the nearest inspector immediately. A discrepancy may require an inspection of all the cattle entering or reentering the lot, except as may otherwise be provided by rule.[ 2003 c 326 § 53; 1991 c 109 § 11; 1979 c 81 § 6.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.100 - Audits—Purpose.

RCW 16.58.100 Audits—Purpose.(1) The director shall conduct audits of the cattle received, fed, handled, and shipped by the licensee at each certified feed lot. These audits shall be for the purpose of determining if the cattle correlate with the inspection certificates issued in their behalf and that the certificate of assurance furnished the director by the licensee correlates with his or her assurance that inspected cattle were not commingled with uninspected cattle.(2) The department shall conduct an audit to determine compliance with RCW 16.36.150 at the time of conducting audits under subsection (1) of this section.[ 2011 c 204 § 4; 2003 c 326 § 54; 1979 c 81 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 10.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.110 - Records—Contents—Examination.

RCW 16.58.110 Records—Contents—Examination.All certified feed lots shall furnish the director with records as requested by the director on a monthly basis on all cattle entering or on feed in the certified feed lots and dispersed therefrom. These records must include a copy of each inspection certificate received and an itemized listing of all cattle entering and leaving the feed lot. All requested records shall be subject to examination by the director for the purpose of maintaining the integrity of the identity of all the cattle. The director may make the examinations only during regular business hours or any working shift except in an emergency to protect the interest of the owners of the cattle.[ 2003 c 326 § 55; 1991 c 109 § 12; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 11.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.120 - Records required at each certified feed lot.

RCW 16.58.120 Records required at each certified feed lot.The licensee shall maintain sufficient records as required by the director at each certified feed lot, if said licensee operates more than one certified feed lot.[ 1991 c 109 § 13; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 16.58.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.130 - Feed lots—Fee for each head of cattle handled—Failure to pay.

RCW 16.58.130 Feed lots—Fee for each head of cattle handled—Failure to pay. (Effective until July 1, 2023.)Each licensee shall pay to the director a fee of twenty-eight cents for each head of cattle handled through the licensee's feed lot. The licensee must pay a call out fee of twenty dollars to the department for each day and for each livestock inspector, certified veterinarian, or field livestock inspector who performs inspections at each certified feed lot. Payment of the fees shall be made by the licensee on a monthly basis. Failure to pay as required shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of a certified feed lot license. The director shall not renew a certified feed lot license if a licensee has failed to make prompt and timely payments.[ 2019 c 92 § 8; 2006 c 156 § 2; 2003 c 326 § 56; 1997 c 356 § 7; 1997 c 356 § 6; 1994 c 46 § 24; 1994 c 46 § 15; 1993 c 354 § 4; 1991 c 109 § 14; 1979 c 81 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 13.]NOTES:Expiration date—2019 c 92 §§ 1, 5, 8, and 11: See note following RCW 16.57.015.Effective date—2006 c 156: See note following RCW 16.57.220.Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.Effective dates—1997 c 356: See note following RCW 16.57.220.Effective date—1994 c 46 §§ 21-25: See note following RCW 16.65.090.Effective date—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Prior legislative approval—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 16.65.030.RCW 16.58.130Feed lots—Fee for each head of cattle handled—Failure to pay. (Effective July 1, 2023.)Each licensee shall pay to the director a fee of twenty-five cents for each head of cattle handled through the licensee's feed lot. Payment of the fee shall be made by the licensee on a monthly basis. Failure to pay as required shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of a certified feed lot license. The director shall not renew a certified feed lot license if a licensee has failed to make prompt and timely payments.[ 2006 c 156 § 2; 2003 c 326 § 56; 1997 c 356 § 7; 1997 c 356 § 6; 1994 c 46 § 24; 1994 c 46 § 15; 1993 c 354 § 4; 1991 c 109 § 14; 1979 c 81 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 156: See note following RCW 16.57.220.Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.Effective dates—1997 c 356: See note following RCW 16.57.220.Effective date—1994 c 46 §§ 21-25: See note following RCW 16.65.090.Effective date—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Prior legislative approval—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 16.65.030.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.140 - Disposition of fees.

RCW 16.58.140 Disposition of fees.All fees provided for in this chapter shall be deposited in an account in the agricultural local fund and used for enforcing and carrying out the purpose and provisions of this chapter or chapter 16.57 RCW.[ 2003 c 326 § 57; 1979 c 81 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 14.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.150 - Situations when no inspection required—Fee—Suspension of license—Hearing.

RCW 16.58.150 Situations when no inspection required—Fee—Suspension of license—Hearing.No inspection shall be required when cattle are moved or transferred from one certified feed lot to another when they are accompanied by satisfactory proof of ownership and there is no change of ownership or from a certified feed lot to a point within this state, or out of state where this state maintains inspection, for the purpose of immediate slaughter. Any change of ownership within a certified feed lot requires a livestock inspection unless the cattle are sent direct to slaughter. An inspection fee as provided for in RCW 16.57.220 is payable to the director by the seller of the cattle or through the licensee as an agent. Upon notice by the director to suspend a license under this section, a person may request a hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2003 c 326 § 58; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 15.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
WA Rev Code § 16.58.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 16 - Animals and Livestock|Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots.|16.58.160 - Suspension of license awaiting investigation—Hearing.

RCW 16.58.160 Suspension of license awaiting investigation—Hearing.The director may, when a certified feed lot's conditions become such that the integrity of reports or records of the cattle in that feed lot becomes doubtful, immediately suspend the certified feed lot's license until such time as the director can conduct an investigation to verify the condition of reports or records.Upon notice by the director to suspend a license under this section, a person may request a hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2003 c 326 § 59; 1991 c 109 § 15; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 16.]NOTES:Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.