PDFWAC 16-610-095
Penalty schedule for notices of infraction.
(1) If any person fails to comply with the requirements of chapters 16-610 WAC and 16.57 RCW (Identification of livestock), the director may issue that person a notice of infraction and may assess a penalty.
(2) The following infractions have the base penalty listed, not including statutory assessments.
Livestock Identification Program
Civil Infraction Schedule for Violations of Chapter 16.57 RCW
Violation | Base Penalty |
RCW 16.57.260 | Removal of cattle and horses from Washington state without an inspection certificate or an ECTR transaction certificate. |
First offense | $100.00 |
2nd offense within three years | $150.00 |
3rd offense within three years | $250.00 |
RCW 16.57.267 | Failing to present an animal for mandatory inspection. |
First offense | $100.00 |
2nd offense within three years | $150.00 |
3rd offense within three years | $250.00 |
RCW 16.57.270 | Refusing to assist in establishing ownership and identity. |
First offense | $100.00 |
2nd offense within three years | $150.00 |
3rd offense within three years | $250.00 |
RCW 16.57.350 | Interfering with the director in the performance of livestock identification duties. |
First offense | $100.00 |
2nd offense within three years | $150.00 |
3rd offense within three years | $250.00 |
RCW 16.57.440 | Transporting or delivering cattle or horses to any destination other than the designated physical address. |
First offense | $100.00 |
2nd offense within three years | $150.00 |
3rd offense within three years | $250.00 |
RCW 16.57.050 | Using an unrecorded brand. |
Each offense | $37.00 |
RCW 16.57.160 | Failing to designate a physical address. |
Each offense | $37.00 |
RCW 16.57.243 | Moving cattle without proof of ownership. |
Each offense | $37.00 |
RCW 16.57.275 | Transporting a carcass without proof of ownership. |
Each offense | $37.00 |
RCW 16.57.277 | Failing to attach custom slaughter tags. |
Each offense | $37.00 |
RCW 16.57.410 | Acting as a registering agency without a permit. |
Each offense | $37.00 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 16.57.025, [16.57.]350, [16.57.]450(8), 16.58.030, 16.65.020, and [16.65.]350. WSR 19-20-022, § 16-610-095, filed 9/23/19, effective 10/24/19. Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.57 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 12-02-068, § 16-610-095, filed 1/3/12, effective 2/3/12. Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.57, 16.58, 16.65 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-14-057, § 16-610-095, filed 6/28/07, effective 7/29/07.]