SB 5474 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Requires the rules of the department of fish and wildlife to prohibit a person from translocating a live elk from an area with elk affected by hoof disease to any other location. |
Prohibits the department from issuing a permit allowing that action. |
Requires the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Request recommendations from the state veterinarian and Washington State University college of veterinary medicine for department actions to prevent hoof disease from being transmitted from elk to domestic animals; and |
(2) Maintain the elk hoof disease public working group as a forum to advise the department on elk hoof disease issues statewide and to discuss relevant research, management, and public outreach efforts. |
Requires department of fish and wildlife staff, while on duty and in possession of a firearm, to humanely euthanize an elk that is exhibiting a severe limp and is located in an area where hoof disease is present. |