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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The director may adopt and enforce rules necessary to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter, and including:
(a) Preventing the introduction or spreading of infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous diseases affecting animals in this state;
(b) Governing the inspection and testing of all animals within or about to be imported into this state;
(c) Designating any disease as a reportable disease; and
(d) Designating when a certificate of veterinary inspection, import health papers, permits, or other transportation documents required by law or rule must designate a destination with a physical address for animals entering Washington and when those animals must be delivered or transported directly to the physical address of that destination.
(2) Rules to prevent the introduction or spread of infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous diseases affecting animals in this state may differ from federal regulations by being more restrictive.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 16. Animals and Livestock § 16.36.040. Rules--Prevention--Inspections and tests--Reportable disease--Federal regulations - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-16-animals-and-livestock/wa-rev-code-16-36-040/
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