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Code · Washington · Title 16 — Animals and Livestock · Chapter 16.57

RCW 16.57.280

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(1)No person shall knowingly have possession of any cattle or horse marked with a recorded brand of another person unless the:
(a)Cattle or horse lawfully bears the person's own healed recorded brand;
(b)Cattle or horse is accompanied by a certificate of permit from the owner of the recorded brand;
(c)Cattle or horse is accompanied by an inspection certificate;
(d)Cattle are accompanied by a self-inspection certificate meeting the requirements of RCW 16.57.010 ;
(e)Horse is accompanied by a bill of sale from the previous owner; or
(f)Cattle or horse is accompanied by other satisfactory proof of ownership as designated in rule.
(2)A violation of this section constitutes a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2010 c 66 s 11 ; 2003 c 326 s 34 ; 1995 c 374 s 52 ; 1991 c 110 s 5 ; 1959 c 54 s 28 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 1995 c 374 ss 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012 .
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