Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 16 Animals And Livestock (Formerly: Animals, Estrays, Brands, And Fences) - Section 16.57.160 Cattle or horses -- Rules -- Mandatory inspection points

§ 16.57.160. Cattle or horses -- Rules -- Mandatory inspection points

The director may adopt rules:

(1) Designating any point for mandatory inspection of cattle or horses or the furnishing of proof that cattle or horses passing or being transported through the point have been inspected or identified and are lawfully being transported;

(2) Providing for self-inspection of twenty-five head or less of cattle;

(3) Providing for issuance of individual horse and cattle identification certificates or other means of horse and cattle identification; and

(4) Designating the documents that constitute other satisfactory proof of ownership for cattle and horses. A bill of sale may not be designated as documenting satisfactory proof of ownership for cattle.

[2006 c 156 § 3; 2003 c 326 § 18; 1991 c 110 § 3; 1981 c 296 § 16; 1971 ex.s. c 135 § 4; 1959 c 54 § 16.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- 2006 c 156: See note following RCW 16.57.220.

     Effective date -- 1981 c 296 § 16: "Section 16 of this amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [May 19, 1981]." [1981 c 296 § 34.]

     Severability -- 1981 c 296: See note following RCW 15.08.010.

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