It is unlawful for any person to:

     (1) Bring into this state for any purpose any animals without first having secured an official health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection, reviewed by the state veterinarian of the state of origin that the animals meet the health requirements of the state of Washington. This subsection does not apply to livestock destined for immediate slaughter at a federally inspected slaughter facility where federal disease control standards are applied, or other animals exempted by rule;

     (2)(a) Divert en route to other than an approved, inspected feedlot for subsequent slaughter or (b) sell for other than immediate slaughter or (c) fail to slaughter or deliver to a slaughter establishment within three calendar days after entry, any animal imported into this state for immediate slaughter;

     (3) Intentionally falsely make, complete, alter, use, or sign an animal health certificate, certificate of veterinary inspection, or official written animal health document of the department;

     (4) Intentionally falsely apply, alter, or remove an official animal health or official animal identification tag, permanent mark, or other device;

     (5) Willfully hinder, obstruct, or resist the director, or any peace officer or deputized state veterinarian acting under him or her, when engaged in the performance of their duties; or

     (6) Willfully fail to comply with or to violate any rule or order adopted by the director under this chapter.

[2007 c 71 § 2; 1998 c 8 § 5; 1979 c 154 § 11; 1947 c 172 § 4; 1927 c 165 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3114. Prior: 1915 c 100 § 7; 1905 c 169 § 1; 1903 c 125 § 1.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- 1979 c 154: See note following RCW 15.49.330.