WAC 16-30-035   Types of restricted holding facilities.  (1) Restricted holding facilities are isolated areas approved and licensed by the director, as advised by the state veterinarian. Fees associated with restricted holding facilities are referenced under chapter 16-91 WAC.

     (2) There are three categories of restricted holding facilities.

     (a) A category 1 restricted holding facility is a facility where imported animals are held in quarantine until they meet animal health import requirements.

     (b) A category 2 restricted holding facility is a dry feed yard with no provision for grazing where cattle that have been imported into the state and are destined for slaughter only are confined for feeding. Cattle in a category 2 restricted holding facility must remain in slaughter channels and move only to a federally inspected slaughter plant or other restricted facilities of like status.

     (c) A category 3 restricted holding facility is a holding facility for permanently quarantined animals.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. 10-20-091, § 16-30-035, filed 9/30/10, effective 10/31/10; 08-01-095, § 16-30-035, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.]