PDFWAC 16-610-095

Penalty schedule for notices of infraction.

(1) If any person fails to comply with the requirements of chapters 16-610 WAC and 16.57 RCW (Identification of livestock), the director may issue that person a notice of infraction and may assess a penalty.
(2) The following infractions have the base penalty listed, not including statutory assessments.
Livestock Identification Program
Civil Infraction Schedule for Violations of Chapter 16.57 RCW
Violation
Base Penalty
Removal of cattle and horses from Washington state without an inspection certificate or an ECTR transaction certificate.
First offense
$100.00
2nd offense within three years
$150.00
3rd offense within three years
$250.00
 
 
Failing to present an animal for mandatory inspection.
First offense
$100.00
2nd offense within three years
$150.00
3rd offense within three years
$250.00
 
 
Refusing to assist in establishing ownership and identity.
First offense
$100.00
2nd offense within three years
$150.00
3rd offense within three years
$250.00
 
 
Interfering with the director in the performance of livestock identification duties.
First offense
$100.00
2nd offense within three years
$150.00
3rd offense within three years
$250.00
 
 
Transporting or delivering cattle or horses to any destination other than the designated physical address.
First offense
$100.00
2nd offense within three years
$150.00
3rd offense within three years
$250.00
 
 
Using an unrecorded brand.
Each offense
$37.00
 
 
Failing to designate a physical address.
Each offense
$37.00
 
 
Moving cattle without proof of ownership.
Each offense
$37.00
 
 
Transporting a carcass without proof of ownership.
Each offense
$37.00
 
 
Failing to attach custom slaughter tags.
Each offense
$37.00
 
 
Acting as a registering agency without a permit.
Each offense
$37.00
[Statutory Authority: RCW 16.57.025, [16.57.]350, [16.57.]450(8), 16.58.030, 16.65.020, and [16.65.]350. WSR 19-20-022, § 16-610-095, filed 9/23/19, effective 10/24/19. Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.57 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 12-02-068, § 16-610-095, filed 1/3/12, effective 2/3/12. Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.57, 16.58, 16.65 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-14-057, § 16-610-095, filed 6/28/07, effective 7/29/07.]