RCW 9.08.065
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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 s 8 ; 1989 c 359 s 1 .]
Notes:
Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .