RCW 16.04.100
Trespass via fence damaged by wildlife.
If damages are caused by a trespassing animal, neither the state nor the owner of the animal shall be liable if the owner of the animal can prove that the trespass is due to damage caused by wildlife to a lawful fence and, in a stock restricted area, the owner of the animal did not have a reasonable opportunity to repair the fence. The state shall pay all costs of transportation, advertising, legal proceedings, and keep of an animal that has been restrained pursuant to RCW 16.04.010. Claims filed under this section shall be processed according to the procedures under chapter 4.92 RCW.
[ 1994 c 263 § 3.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 16 - Animals and Livestock
Chapter 16.04 - Trespass of Animals—General.
16.04.010 - Trespassing animals—Restraint—Damages and costs.
16.04.015 - Damages, liability.
16.04.020 - Notice of restraint—Owner known.
16.04.025 - Owner of animals unknown—Procedure.
16.04.030 - Actions for damages.
16.04.040 - Jurisdiction—Appeal.
16.04.050 - Substituted service.
16.04.060 - Sale—When costs may be charged to plaintiff.
16.04.070 - Surplus—Disposition.