BILL REQ. #:  S-0312.1 

Read first time 01/24/2005.   Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

     AN ACT Relating to destruction of dogs harassing big game; and amending RCW 77.12.315.

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

Sec. 1   RCW 77.12.315 and 2000 c 107 s 221 are each amended to read as follows:
     If the director determines that a severe problem exists in an area of the state because ((deer and elk)) big game animals are being pursued, harassed, attacked, or killed by dogs, the director may declare by emergency rule that an emergency exists and specify the area where it is lawful for fish and wildlife officers to take into custody or destroy the dogs if necessary. Fish and wildlife officers who take into custody or destroy a dog pursuant to this section are immune from civil or criminal liability arising from their actions.