(1) Restricted holding facilities are isolated areas approved and licensed by the director, as advised by the state veterinarian. Fees associated with restricted holding facilities are referenced under chapter 16-91 WAC.

(2) There are three categories of restricted holding facilities.

(a) A category 1 restricted holding facility is a facility where imported animals are held in quarantine until they meet animal health import requirements prior to movement.

(b) A category 2 restricted holding facility is a feed yard where livestock are fed and destined for slaughter only. Livestock are confined for feeding as designated by a diagram of the restricted holding facility per WAC 16-30-039 (2)(c). Livestock in a category 2 restricted holding facility must remain in slaughter channels and move only to a federally inspected slaughter plant or other restricted facilities of like status.

(c) A category 3 restricted holding facility is a holding facility for permanently quarantined animals.