WAC 16-30-010   Definitions.  In addition to the definitions found in RCW 16.36.005, the following definitions apply to this chapter:

     "Department" means the Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA).

     "Director" means the director of the department of agriculture or the director's authorized representative.

     "Official individual identification" means identifying an animal or group of animals using devices or methods including, but not limited to, official tags, tattoos, and registered brands when accompanied by a certificate of brand inspection from a brand inspection authority who is recognized by the director.

     "Restricted animals" means animals being held in a restricted holding facility or a restricted feedlot.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. 10-20-091, § 16-30-010, filed 9/30/10, effective 10/31/10; 08-01-095, § 16-30-010, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 16.36 RCW. 99-14-032, § 16-30-010, filed 6/29/99, effective 7/30/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.040 and 16.36.050. 89-06-014 (Order 1995), § 16-30-010, filed 2/23/89; 88-05-003 (Order 1964), § 16-30-010, filed 2/5/88; Order 955, Regulation 1, filed 8/31/64; Order 851, Regulation 1, effective 7/19/61.]