RCW 9.08.065
Definitions.
As used in RCW 9.08.070 through 9.08.078:
(1) "Pet animal" means a tamed or domesticated animal legally retained by a person and kept as a companion. "Pet animal" does not include livestock raised for commercial purposes.
(2) "Research institution" means a facility licensed by the United States department of agriculture to use animals in biomedical or product research.
(3) "U.S.D.A. licensed dealer" means a person who is licensed or required to be licensed by the United States department of agriculture to commercially buy, receive, sell, negotiate for sale, or transport animals.
[ 2003 c 53 § 8; 1989 c 359 § 1.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments
Chapter 9.08 - Animals, Crimes Relating To.
9.08.030 - False certificate of registration of animals—False representation as to breed.
9.08.070 - Pet animals—Taking, concealing, injuring, killing, etc.—Penalty.
9.08.072 - Transferring stolen pet animal to a research institution—Penalty.
9.08.078 - Illegal sale, receipt, or transfer of pet animals—Separate offenses.