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.
RCW 16.36.090
Destruction of diseased or quarantined animals.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 111 Wash. 2d 182 - Honcoop v. State (1988)
Most recently applied in 111 Wash. 2d 182 - Honcoop v. State (July 1988)
2004 c 251 s 3; 1998 c 8 s 9; 1985 c 415 s 3; 1979 c 154 s 13; 1947 c 172 s 8; 1927 c 165 s 9; Rem
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