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Justia U.S. Law U.S. Codes and Statutes Revised Code of Washington 2005 Revised Code of Washington Title 16 — Animals and livestock (formerly: animals, estrays, brands, and fences) Chapter 16.08 RCW: Dogs (formerly dangerous dogs)
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2005 Revised Code of Washington - Chapter 16.08 RCW: Dogs (formerly dangerous dogs)

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

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