RCW 16.52.095
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(1)Except as provided in subsection
(2)of this section, it is a misdemeanor:
(a)For any person to cut off more than one-half of the ear or ears of any domestic animal such as an ox, cow, bull, calf, sheep, goat, or hog; or
(b)For any person to:
(i)Devocalize a dog;
(ii)Crop or cut off any part of the ear of a dog; or
(iii)Crop or cut off any part of the tail of a dog that is seven days old or older, or has opened its eyes, whichever occurs sooner.
(2)This section does not apply if the person performing the procedure is a licensed veterinarian utilizing accepted veterinary surgical protocols that may include local anesthesia, general anesthesia, or perioperative pain management.
[ 2020 c 158 s 4 ; 1994 c 261 s 7 ; Code 1881 s 840; 1871 p 103 s 1 ; RRS s 3206. Formerly RCW 16.52.090 , part.]
Notes:
Finding — Intent — 1994 c 261: See note following RCW 16.52.011 .