Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 16 Animals And Livestock (Formerly: Animals, Estrays, Brands, And Fences) - Chapter 16.70 Control Of Pet Animals Infected With Diseases Communicable To Humans

• 16.70.010 Purpose
  The incidence of disease communicated to human beings by contact with pet animals has shown an increase in the past few years. The danger to ...
• 16.70.020 Definitions
  The following words or phrases as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) "Pet animals" means dogs ...
• 16.70.030 Emergency action authorized -- Scope -- Animals as public nuisance
  In the event of an emergency arising out of an outbreak of communicable disease caused by exposure to or contact with pet animals, the secretary ...
• 16.70.040 Rules -- Scope
  (1) The secretary, with the advice and concurrence of the director of the department of agriculture, shall be authorized to develop rules for proposed adoption ...
• 16.70.050 Violations -- Penalty
  Any person violating or refusing or neglecting to obey the order or directive issued by the secretary pursuant to the authority granted under this action ...
• 16.70.060 Concurrent powers -- Cooperation between officials
  The powers conferred on the secretary by this chapter shall be concurrent with the powers conferred on the director of the department of agriculture by ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009