Chapter 9.16
ANIMALS, CRIMES RELATING TO1
Sections
9.16.010 State provisions adopted.
9.16.020 Exposing animals to poisons.
9.16.030 Wounding or trapping of animals.
9.16.010 State provisions adopted.
The following state statutes are adopted by reference and are applicable within the city:
RCW
9.08.020 Diseased animals.
9.08.030 False certificate of registration of animals – False representation as to breed.
9.08.065 Definitions.
9.08.070 Pet animals – Taking, concealing, injuring, killing, etc. – Penalty.
16.52.011 Definitions – Principles of liability.
16.52.015 Enforcement – Law enforcement agencies and animal care and control agencies.
16.52.050 Complaint – Search warrant – Arrest.
16.52.080 Transporting or confining in unsafe manner – Penalty.
16.52.085 Removal of neglected animals for feeding and restoration to health – Examination – Notice – Return – Nonliability.
16.52.090 Docking horses – Misdemeanor.
16.52.095 Cutting ears – Misdemeanor.
16.52.100 Confinement without food and water – Intervention by others.
16.52.110 Old or diseased animals at large.
16.52.117 Dog fighting – Owners, trainers, spectators – Exceptions.
16.52.165 Punishment – Conviction of misdemeanor.
16.52.180 Limitations on application of chapter.
16.52.185 Exclusions from chapter.
16.52.190 Poisoning animals.
16.52.193 Poisoning animals – Strychnine sales – Records – Report on suspected purchases.
16.52.195 Poisoning animals – Penalty.
16.52.200 Sentences – Forfeiture of animals – Liability for costs – Civil penalty.
16.52.207 Animal cruelty in the second degree.
16.52.210 Destruction of animal by law enforcement officer – Immunity from liability.
[Ord. 1145 § 1, 1995: Ord. 1036 § 15, 1993.]
9.16.020 Exposing animals to poisons.
(1) It is unlawful for a person to expose poisons or noxious substance with intent that it should be taken by a domestic animal.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the killing by poison of a domestic animal in a lawful and humane manner by the owner of the animal, or by a duly authorized servant or agent of such owner, or by a person acting pursuant to instructions from a duly constituted public authority.
(3) A violation of or failure to comply with this section is a misdemeanor. [Ord. 1058 § 1, 1993: Ord. 1036 § 16, 1993.]
9.16.030 Wounding or trapping of animals.
(1) It is unlawful for a person to willfully and without authority in law kill, wound, or trap an animal or bird, or remove or destroy the young of the animal or the egg of the bird, except this section shall not apply to insect, pest, and rodent control.
(2) A violation of or failure to comply with this section is a misdemeanor. [Ord. 1036 § 17, 1993.]
For additional provisions on cruelty violations to animals, see DMMC 8.04.220.