Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Judiciary Committee |
ESB 5200
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Title: An act relating to marauding dogs.
Brief Description: Concerning marauding dogs.
Sponsors: Senator Brandland.
Brief Summary of Engrossed Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/19/09
Staff: Courtney Barnes (786-7194)
Background:
Under Washington law, pet owners are required to kill their dog within 48 hours of being notified that the dog killed a domestic animal. An owner who fails to comply with this requirement is guilty of a misdemeanor. A sheriff or deputy sheriff is required to kill any dog found running at large without a metal identification tag between the months of August and March.
Summary of Bill:
The law requiring an owner to kill his or her dog within 48 hours of being notified that the dog killed a domestic animal is repealed. The law requiring a sheriff to kill any dog found running at large without a metal identification tag between the months of August and March is repealed.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.