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Chapter 16.08 RCW

DOGS

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 16.08.010Liability for injury to stock by dogs.
HTMLPDF 16.08.020Dogs injuring stock may be killed.
HTMLPDF 16.08.040Dog bites—Liability.
HTMLPDF 16.08.050Entrance on private property, when lawful.
HTMLPDF 16.08.060Provocation as a defense.
HTMLPDF 16.08.070Dangerous dogs and related definitions.
HTMLPDF 16.08.080Dangerous dogs—Notice to owners—Right of appeal—Certificate of registration required—Surety bond—Liability insurance—Restrictions.
HTMLPDF 16.08.090Dangerous dogs—Requirements for restraint—Potentially dangerous dogs—Dogs not declared dangerous.
HTMLPDF 16.08.100Dangerous dogs—Confiscation—Conditions—Duties of animal control authority—Penalties and affirmative defenses for owners of dogs that attack.
HTMLPDF 16.08.110Breed-based regulations.