RCW 16.24.100
Prosecution—Proof of ownership.
In any prosecution under chapter 16.24 RCW proof that the animal running at large is branded with the registered or known brand of the defendant shall be prima facie evidence that the defendant is the owner of said animal.
[ 1989 c 286 § 3; 1895 c 124 § 2; RRS § 3086. Formerly RCW 16.16.020.]
NOTES:
Severability—1989 c 286: See note following RCW 16.04.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 16 - Animals and Livestock
Chapter 16.24 - Stock Restricted Areas.
16.24.010 - Restricted areas—Range areas.
16.24.030 - Order establishing area—Publication.
16.24.050 - Change of boundaries.
16.24.060 - Road signs in range areas.
16.24.065 - Stock at large in restricted areas—Running at large on state or federal land.
16.24.070 - Stock on highway right-of-way—Limitations.
16.24.090 - Animals at large—Limitations—Defense.
16.24.100 - Prosecution—Proof of ownership.
16.24.110 - Public nuisance—Impounding.
16.24.120 - Impounding—Procedure.
16.24.130 - Impounding—Notice—Copy to owner.
16.24.140 - Impounding—Owner to pay costs.
16.24.150 - Sale of impounded animal—Retroactive effect.
16.24.160 - Conduct of sale—Disposition of proceeds.
16.24.170 - Purchase of animal, restrictions.
16.24.180 - Castration or gelding of stock at large.
16.24.190 - Bull breed restrictions.
16.24.200 - Bull ratio restrictions.
16.24.210 - Bull breed and ratio restrictions not applicable to counties west of Cascades.