RCW 16.57.280

Possession of cattle or horse marked with another's brand—Penalty.

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Rudiger Charolais Ranches v. Van De Graaf Ranches (1993)

Most recently applied in Sweetwater Cattle Company, L.L.C. v. Murphy (In re Leonard) (February 2017)

2010 c 66 s 11; 2003 c 326 s 34; 1995 c 374 s 52; 1991 c 110 s 5; 1959 c 54 s 28.

(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;

(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.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.