(1) The secretary, with the advice and concurrence of the director of the department of agriculture, shall be authorized to develop rules for proposed adoption by the board relating to the importation, movement, sale, transfer, or possession of pet animals as defined in RCW 16.70.020 which are reasonably necessary for the protection and welfare of the people of this state.
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Terms Used In Washington Code 16.70.040

  • Board: means the Washington state board of health. See Washington Code 16.70.020
  • Department: means the department of health. See Washington Code 16.70.020
  • Pet animals: means dogs (Canidae), cats (Felidae), monkeys and other similar primates, turtles, psittacine birds, skunks, or any other species of wild or domestic animals sold or retained for the purpose of being kept as a household pet. See Washington Code 16.70.020
  • Secretary: means the secretary of the department of health or his or her designee. See Washington Code 16.70.020
(2) The director of the department of agriculture shall also be authorized to adopt rules to allow administration of permits for those pet animals under subsection (1) of this section by the state veterinarian.
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