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.
RCW 16.57.300
Proceeds from sale of impounded cattle and horses—Paid to director.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 188 Wash. App. 960 - Sunshine Heifers, LLC v. Department of Agriculture (2015)
Most recently applied in 188 Wash. App. 960 - Sunshine Heifers, LLC v. Department of Agriculture (July 2015)
2013 c 313 s 4; 2003 c 326 s 36; 1989 c 286 s 24; 1981 c 296 s 21; 1959 c 54 s 30.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.