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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.280 - Possession of cattle or horse marked with another's brand—Penalty.

RCW 16.57.280
Possession of cattle or horse marked with another's brand—Penalty.
(1) No person shall knowingly have possession of any cattle or horse marked with a recorded brand of another person unless the:
(a) Cattle or horse lawfully bears the person's own healed recorded brand;
(b) Cattle or horse is accompanied by a certificate of permit from the owner of the recorded brand;
(c) Cattle or horse is accompanied by an inspection certificate;
(d) Cattle are accompanied by a self-inspection certificate meeting the requirements of RCW 16.57.010;
(e) Horse is accompanied by a bill of sale from the previous owner; or
(f) Cattle or horse is accompanied by other satisfactory proof of ownership as designated in rule.
(2) A violation of this section constitutes a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2010 c 66 § 11; 2003 c 326 § 34; 1995 c 374 § 52; 1991 c 110 § 5; 1959 c 54 § 28.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.290 - Impounding cattle and horses—No certificate or proof of ownership when offered for sale—Disposition.

RCW 16.57.290
Impounding cattle and horses—No certificate or proof of ownership when offered for sale—Disposition.
All cattle and horses that are not accompanied by a certificate of permit, inspection certificate, self-inspection certificate meeting the requirements of RCW 16.57.160, or other satisfactory proof of ownership when offered for sale and presented for inspection by the director, shall be impounded. If theft is suspected, the director shall immediately initiate an investigation. If theft is not suspected, the animal shall be sold and the proceeds retained by the director. Upon the sale of the cattle or horses, the director shall give the purchasers an inspection certificate for the cattle or horses documenting their ownership.
[ 2010 c 66 § 12; 2003 c 326 § 35; 1995 c 374 § 53; 1989 c 286 § 23; 1981 c 296 § 20; 1979 c 154 § 18; 1967 ex.s. c 120 § 6; 1959 c 54 § 29.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
Severability—1989 c 286: See note following RCW 16.04.010.
Severability—1981 c 296: See note following RCW 15.08.010.
Severability—1979 c 154: See note following RCW 15.49.330.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.300 - Proceeds from sale of impounded cattle and horses—Paid to director.

RCW 16.57.300
Proceeds from sale of impounded cattle and horses—Paid to director.
The proceeds from the sale of cattle and horses when impounded under RCW 16.57.290, after paying the cost thereof, shall be paid to the director, who shall make a record showing the brand or marks or other method of identification of the animals and the amount realized from the sale thereof. However, the proceeds from a sale of the cattle or horses at a licensed public livestock market shall be held by the licensee for a reasonable period not to exceed thirty days to permit the consignor to establish ownership or the right to sell the cattle or horses. If the consignor fails to establish legal ownership or the right to sell the cattle or horses, the proceeds shall be paid to the director to be disposed of as any other estray proceeds.
[ 2013 c 313 § 4; 2003 c 326 § 36; 1989 c 286 § 24; 1981 c 296 § 21; 1959 c 54 § 30.]
NOTES:
Severability—1989 c 286: See note following RCW 16.04.010.
Severability—1981 c 296: See note following RCW 15.08.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.310 - Notice of sale—Claim on proceeds.

RCW 16.57.310
Notice of sale—Claim on proceeds.
When a person has been notified by registered mail that animals bearing the person's recorded brand have been sold by the director, the person shall present to the director a claim on the proceeds within thirty days from the receipt of the notice or the director may decide that no claim exists.
[ 2003 c 326 § 38; 1959 c 54 § 31.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.320 - Disposition of proceeds of sale when no proof of ownership—Penalty for accepting proceeds after sale, barter, trade.

RCW 16.57.320
Disposition of proceeds of sale when no proof of ownership—Penalty for accepting proceeds after sale, barter, trade.
If, after the expiration of one year from the date of sale, the person presenting the animals for inspection has not provided the director with satisfactory proof of ownership, the proceeds from the sale shall be paid on the claim of the owner of the recorded brand. However, it shall be a gross misdemeanor for the owner of the recorded brand to knowingly accept such funds after he or she has sold, bartered or traded such animals to the claimant or any other person.
[ 2003 c 326 § 39; 1991 c 110 § 6; 1959 c 54 § 32.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.330 - Disposition of proceeds of sale—No claim made—No proof of ownership provided.

RCW 16.57.330
Disposition of proceeds of sale—No claim made—No proof of ownership provided.
If, after the expiration of one year from the date of sale, no claim under RCW 16.57.310 is made or no satisfactory proof of ownership is provided under RCW 16.57.320, the money shall be credited to the department to be expended in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2003 c 326 § 40; 1959 c 54 § 33.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.340 - Reciprocal agreements—When livestock from another state an estray, sale.

RCW 16.57.340
Reciprocal agreements—When livestock from another state an estray, sale.
The director has the authority to enter into reciprocal agreements with any or all states to prevent the theft, misappropriation, or loss of identification of livestock. The director may declare any livestock which is shipped or moved into this state from those states estrays if the livestock is not accompanied by the proper inspection certificate or other certificates required by the law of the state of origin of the livestock. The director may hold the livestock subject to all costs of holding or sell the livestock and send the funds, after the deduction of the cost of the sale, to the proper authority in the state of origin of the livestock.
[ 2003 c 326 § 41; 1959 c 54 § 34.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.350 - Rules—Enforcement of chapter.

RCW 16.57.350
Rules—Enforcement of chapter.
The director may adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. It shall be the duty of the director to enforce and carry out the provisions of this chapter and/or rules adopted hereunder. No person shall interfere with the director when he or she is performing or carrying out duties imposed on him or her by this chapter and/or rules adopted hereunder.
[ 1994 c 46 § 8; 1959 c 54 § 35.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 15.58.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.353 - Rules—Compliance with federal requirements.

RCW 16.57.353
Rules—Compliance with federal requirements.
(1) The director may adopt rules:
(a) To support the agriculture industry in meeting federal requirements for the country-of-origin labeling of meat. Any requirements established under this subsection for country of origin labeling purposes shall be substantially consistent with and shall not exceed the requirements established by the United States department of agriculture; and
(b) In consultation with the livestock identification advisory committee under RCW 16.57.015, to implement federal requirements for animal identification needed to trace the source of livestock for disease control and response purposes.
(2) The director may cooperate with and enter into agreements with other states and agencies of federal government to carry out such systems and to promote consistency of regulation.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 52; 2004 c 233 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.360 - Civil infractions—Time and mileage fee.

RCW 16.57.360
Civil infractions—Time and mileage fee.
(1)(a) The department is authorized to issue notices of and enforce civil infractions in the manner prescribed under chapter 7.80 RCW.
(b) The violation of any provision of this chapter and/or rules adopted under this chapter shall constitute a class 1 civil infraction as provided under chapter 7.80 RCW unless otherwise specified herein.
(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 § 15; 2003 c 326 § 42; 1991 c 110 § 7; 1959 c 54 § 36.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.57 - Identification of Livestock. › 16.57.370 - Disposition of fees.

RCW 16.57.370
Disposition of fees.
All fees collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in an account in the agricultural local fund and used to carry out the purposes of this chapter, except as otherwise provided.
[ 2013 c 313 § 2; 2003 c 326 § 43; 1959 c 54 § 37.]
NOTES:
Fees provided in chapter 16.58 RCW to be used to carry out provisions of chapters 16.57 and 16.58 RCW: RCW 16.58.130.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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, 2026.)
(1) The department shall submit a livestock inspection program report pursuant to RCW 43.01.036 by November 1, 2023, 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, 2026.
[ 2023 c 46 § 4; 2022 c 158 § 2; 2019 c 92 § 13.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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, 2026.)
Each licensee shall pay to the director a fee of 28 cents for each head of cattle handled through the licensee's feed lot. The licensee must pay a call out fee of $20 to the department for each day and for each 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. No call out fee is charged for an inspection done by a certified veterinarian or field livestock inspector.
[ 2023 c 46 § 5; 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—2023 c 46 §§ 1, 3, 5, and 6: See note following RCW 16.57.015.
Expiration date—2023 c 46; 2022 c 158; 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.
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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots. › 16.58.170 - General penalties—Subsequent offenses.

RCW 16.58.170
General penalties—Subsequent offenses.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who violates the provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) A second or subsequent violation is a gross misdemeanor. Any offense committed more than five years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense.
[ 2003 c 326 § 60; 2003 c 53 § 115; 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 17.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2003 c 53 § 115 and by 2003 c 326 § 60, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective dates—2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.58 - Identification of Cattle Through Licensing of Certified Feed Lots. › 16.58.900 - Chapter as cumulative and nonexclusive.

RCW 16.58.900
Chapter as cumulative and nonexclusive.
The provisions of this chapter shall be cumulative and nonexclusive and shall not affect any other remedy.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 181 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.010 - Lawful fence defined.

RCW 16.60.010
Lawful fence defined.
A lawful fence shall be of at least four barbed, horizontal, well-stretched wires, spaced so that the top wire is forty-eight inches, plus or minus four inches, above the ground and the other wires at intervals below the top wire of twelve, twenty-two, and thirty-two inches. These wires shall be securely fastened to substantial posts set firmly in the ground as nearly equidistant as possible, but not more than twenty-four feet apart. If the posts are set more than sixteen feet apart, the wires shall be supported by stays placed no more than eight feet from each other or from the posts.
[ 1985 c 415 § 22; Code 1881 § 2488; 1873 p 447 § 1; 1871 p 63 § 1; 1869 p 323 § 1; RRS § 5441. FORMER PART OF SECTION: Code 1881 § 2489; 1873 p 447 § 2; 1871 p 64 § 2; 1869 p 324 § 2; RRS § 5442, now codified as RCW 16.60.011.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.011 - Other lawful fences.

RCW 16.60.011
Other lawful fences.
All other fences as strong and as well calculated as the fence described in RCW 16.60.010 shall be lawful fences.
[ 1985 c 415 § 23; Code 1881 § 2489; 1873 p 447 § 2; 1871 p 64 § 2; 1869 p 324 § 2; RRS § 5442. Formerly RCW 16.60.010, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.015 - Liability for damages—Restraint—Notice.

RCW 16.60.015
Liability for damages—Restraint—Notice.
Any person making and maintaining in good repair around his or her enclosure or enclosures, any fence such as is described in RCW 16.60.010 and 16.60.011, may recover in a suit for trespass before the nearest court having competent jurisdiction, from the owner or owners of any animal or animals which shall break through such fence, in full for all damages sustained on account of such trespass, together with the costs of suits; and the animal or animals, so trespassing, may be taken and held as security for the payment of such damages and costs: PROVIDED, That such person shall provide notice as required under RCW 16.04.020 and 16.04.025: PROVIDED FURTHER, That such person shall have such fences examined and the damages assessed by three reliable, disinterested parties and practical farmers, within five days next after the trespass has been committed: AND, PROVIDED FURTHER, That if, before trial, the owner of such trespassing animal or animals, shall have tendered the person injured any costs which may have accrued, and also the amount in lieu of damages which shall equal or exceed the amount of damages afterwards awarded by the court or jury, and the person injured shall refuse the same and cause the trial to proceed, such person shall pay all costs and receive only the damages awarded.
[ 1985 c 415 § 26; Code 1881 § 2490; 1873 p 447 § 3; 1871 p 64 § 3; 1869 p 324 § 3; RRS § 5443.]
NOTES:
Trespassing animals—Restraint—Damages and costs: RCW 16.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.020 - Partition fence—Reimbursement.

RCW 16.60.020
Partition fence—Reimbursement.
When any fence has been, or shall hereafter be, erected by any person on the boundary line of his or her land and the person owning land adjoining thereto shall make, or cause to be made, an inclosure [enclosure], so that such fence may also answer the purpose of inclosing [enclosing] his or her ground, he or she shall pay the owner of such fence already erected one-half of the value of so much thereof as serves for a partition fence between them: PROVIDED, That in case such fence has woven wire or other material known as hog fencing, then the adjoining owner shall not be required to pay the extra cost of such hog fencing over and above the cost of erecting a lawful fence, as by law defined, unless such adjoining owner has his or her land fenced with hog fencing and uses the partition fence to make a hog enclosure of his or her land, then he or she shall pay to the one who owns said hog fence one-half of the value thereof.
[ 2011 c 336 § 426; 1907 c 13 § 1; Code 1881 § 2491; 1873 p 448 § 4; 1871 p 65 § 4; 1869 p 324 § 4; RRS § 5444.]
NOTES:
Hog fencing: RCW 16.60.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.030 - Partition fence—Erection—Notice.

RCW 16.60.030
Partition fence—Erection—Notice.
When two or more persons own land adjoining which is inclosed [enclosed] by one fence, and it becomes necessary for the protection of the interest of one party said partition fence should be made between them, the other or others, when notified thereof, shall erect or cause to be erected one-half of such partition fence, said fence to be erected on, or as near as practicable, the line of said land.
[Code 1881 § 2492; 1873 p 448 § 5; 1871 p 65 § 5; 1869 p 325 § 5; RRS § 5445.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.040 - Partition fence—Failure to build—Recovery of half of cost.

RCW 16.60.040
Partition fence—Failure to build—Recovery of half of cost.
If, after notice has been given by either party and a reasonable length of time has elapsed, the other party neglect or refuse to erect or cause to be erected, the one-half of such fence, the party giving notice may proceed to erect or cause to be erected the entire partition fence, and collect by law one-half of the cost thereof from the other party.
[Code 1881 § 2493; 1873 p 448 § 6; 1871 p 65 § 6; 1869 p 325 § 6; RRS § 5446.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.050 - Partition fence—Hog fencing.

RCW 16.60.050
Partition fence—Hog fencing.
The respective owners of adjoining inclosures [enclosures] shall keep up and maintain in good repair all partition fences between such inclosures [enclosures] in equal shares, so long as they shall continue to occupy or improve the same; and in case either of the parties shall desire to make such fence capable of turning hogs and the other party does not desire to use it for such purpose, then the party desiring to use it shall have the right to attach hog-fencing material to the posts of such fence, which hog fencing shall remain the property of the party who put it up, and he or she may remove it at any time he or she desires: PROVIDED, That he or she leaves the fence in as good condition as it was when the hog fencing was by him or her attached, the natural decay of the posts excepted. The attaching of such hog fencing shall not relieve the other party from the duty of keeping in repair his or her part of such fence, as to all materials used in said fence additional to said hog fencing.
[ 2011 c 336 § 427; 1907 c 13 § 2; Code 1881 § 2494; 1873 p 449 § 7; 1871 p 65 § 7; 1869 p 325 § 7; RRS § 5447.]
NOTES:
Reimbursement—Hog fencing: RCW 16.60.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.055 - Fence on the land of another by mistake—Removal.

RCW 16.60.055
Fence on the land of another by mistake—Removal.
When any person shall unwittingly or by mistake, erect any fence on the land of another, and when by a line legally determined that fact shall be ascertained, such person may enter upon the premises and remove such fence at any time within three months after such line has been run as aforesaid: PROVIDED, That when the fence to be removed forms any part of a fence enclosing a field of the other party having a crop thereon, such first person shall not remove such fence until such crop might, with reasonable diligence, have been gathered and secured, although more than three months may have elapsed since such division line was run.
[Code 1881 § 2495; 1873 p 449 § 8; 1871 p 65 § 8; 1869 p 325 § 8; RRS § 5448. Formerly RCW 16.60.070.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.060 - Partition fence—Discontinuance.

RCW 16.60.060
Partition fence—Discontinuance.
When any party shall wish to lay open his or her inclosure [enclosure], he or she shall notify any person owning adjoining inclosures [enclosures], and if such person shall not pay to the party giving notice one-half the value of any partition fence between such enclosures, within three months after receiving such notice, the party giving notice may proceed to remove one-half of such fence, as provided in RCW 16.60.055.
[ 2011 c 336 § 428; Code 1881 § 2496; 1873 p 449 § 9; 1871 p 65 § 9; 1869 p 325 § 9; RRS § 5449.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.062 - Assessing value of partition fence.

RCW 16.60.062
Assessing value of partition fence.
In assessing the value of any partition fence, the parties shall proceed as provided for the assessment of damages in RCW 16.60.020.
[Code 1881 § 2497; 1873 p 449 § 10; 1871 p 66 § 10; 1869 p 326 § 10; RRS § 5450.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.064 - Impeachment of assessment—Damages.

RCW 16.60.064
Impeachment of assessment—Damages.
Upon the trial of any cause occurring under the provisions of RCW 16.60.010 through 16.60.076, the defendant may impeach any such assessment, and in that case the court or the jury shall determine the damages.
[Code 1881 § 2498; 1873 p 449 § 11; 1871 p 66 § 11; 1869 p 326 § 11; RRS § 5451.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.075 - Damages by breachy animals.

RCW 16.60.075
Damages by breachy animals.
The owner of any animal that is unruly, and in the habit of breaking through or throwing down fences, if after being notified that such animal is unruly and in the habit of breaking through or throwing down fences as aforesaid, he or she shall allow such animal to run at large, shall be liable for all damages caused by such animal, and any and all other animals, that may be in company with such animal.
[ 2011 c 336 § 429; Code 1881 § 2499; 1873 p 449 § 12; 1871 p 66 § 12; 1869 p 326 § 12; RRS § 5452. Formerly RCW 16.04.090, part. FORMER PART OF SECTION: Code 1881 § 2500; 1873 p 450 § 13; 1871 p 66 § 13; RRS § 5453, now codified as RCW 16.60.076.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.076 - Proof.

RCW 16.60.076
Proof.
In case of actions for damages under RCW 16.60.010 through 16.60.076, it shall be sufficient to prove that the fence was lawful when the break was made.
[Code 1881 § 2500; 1873 p 450 § 13; 1871 p 66 § 13; RRS § 5453. Formerly RCW 16.04.090, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.080 - Temporary gate across highway.

RCW 16.60.080
Temporary gate across highway.
Whenever any inhabitant of this state shall have his or her fences removed by floods or destroyed by fire, the county commissioners of the county in which he or she resides shall have power to grant a license or permit for him or her to put a convenient gate or gates across any highway for a limited period of time, to be named in their order, in order to secure him or her from depredations upon his or her crops until he or she can repair his or her fences, and they shall grant such license or permit for no longer period than they may think absolutely necessary.
[ 2011 c 336 § 430; Code 1881, Bagley's Supp., p 25 § 1; 1871 p 103 § 1; RRS § 5459. FORMER PART OF SECTION: Code 1881, Bagley's Supp., p 25 § 2; 1871 p 104 § 2; RRS § 5460, now codified as RCW 16.60.085.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.085 - Temporary gate across highway—Auditor may grant permit.

RCW 16.60.085
Temporary gate across highway—Auditor may grant permit.
It shall be lawful for the auditor of any county to grant such permit in vacation, but his or her license shall not extend past the next meeting of the commissioner's court.
[ 2011 c 336 § 431; Code 1881, Bagley's Supp., p 25 § 2; 1871 p 104 § 2; RRS § 5460. Formerly RCW 16.60.080, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.090 - Failure to remove gate—Penalty.

RCW 16.60.090
Failure to remove gate—Penalty.
Any person retaining a gate across the highway after his or her license shall expire, shall be subject to a fine of one dollar for the first day and fifty cents for each subsequent day he or she shall retain the same, and it may be removed by the road supervisor, as an obstruction, at the cost of the person placing or keeping it upon the highway.
[ 2011 c 336 § 432; Code 1881, Bagley's Supp., p 25 § 3; 1871 p 104 § 3; RRS § 5461.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 16 - Animals and Livestock › Chapter 16.60 - Fences. › 16.60.095 - Fees.

RCW 16.60.095
Fees.
The fees of the auditor under RCW 16.60.080 through 16.60.095 shall be paid by the applicant.
[Code 1881, Bagley's Supp., p 25 § 4; 1871 p 104 § 4.]