BILL REQ. #:  H-1751.1 



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HOUSE BILL 2048
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State of Washington58th Legislature2003 Regular Session

By Representatives Schoesler, Linville, Holmquist, Grant and Sump

Read first time 02/20/2003.   Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.



     AN ACT Relating to identifying livestock; and adding a new section to chapter 16.57 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 16.57 RCW to read as follows:
     An effective livestock identification program is essential for tracking, from source to consumer, livestock and products made from livestock to protect the public health and to thwart any attempted bioterrorism. Such a program is also essential for the owners of livestock for verifying ownership, for recovering stolen animals, and for prosecuting theft.

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