Chapter 9.04
ANIMALS – CRIMES RELATING TO
Sections:
9.04.010 Animals – Conduct prohibited.
9.04.010 Animals – Conduct prohibited.
The following statutes of the state of Washington are adopted by reference:
RCW
9.08.010 Allowing vicious animal at large.
9.08.020 Diseased animals.
9.08.030 False certificate of registration of animals – False representation as to breed.
9.08.065 Definitions.
9.08.070 Pet animals – Taking, concealing, injuring, killing, etc. – Penalty.
16.08.070 Definitions.
16.08.080 Dangerous dogs – Certificate of registration required – Prerequisites.
16.08.090 Dangerous dogs – Requirements for restraint – Potentially dangerous dogs – Dogs not declared dangerous.
16.24.070 Stock on highway right-of-way – Limitations.
16.24.100 Prosecution – Proof of ownership.
(Ord. 91-34 § 8, 1991: Ord. 85-08 § 2, 1985)
9.04.020 Cruelty to animals.
A. A person is guilty of cruelty to animals if the person recklessly kills or injures any animal belonging to another without legal privilege or consent of the owner.
B. The following statutes of the state of Washington, as presently existing or hereafter amended, are adopted by reference:
RCW
16.52.095 Cutting ears – Misdemeanor.
16.52.117 Dog fighting – Owners, trainers, spectators – Exceptions.
16.52.200 Sentences – Forfeiture of animals – Liability for costs – Civil penalty.
Chapter 261, Sections 2 and 9, Laws of 1994.
C. This section shall not be construed to prohibit accepted veterinary practices by veterinarians. (Ord. 94-19 § 2, 1994; Ord. 85-08 § 2, 1985)