In the event of an emergency arising out of
an outbreak of communicable disease caused by exposure to or
contact with pet animals, the secretary is hereby authorized to
take any reasonable action deemed necessary by him or her to
protect the public health, including but not limited to the use
of quarantine or the institution of any legal action authorized
pursuant to Title 7 RCW and RCW 43.70.170, 43.70.180, and 43.70.190.
The secretary shall have authority to destroy any pet animal
or animals which may reasonably be suspected of having a
communicable disease dangerous to humans and such animal or
animals are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
[2011 c 336 § 445; 1971 c 72 § 3.]