SB 5804 - DIGEST

Requires the Washington state patrol to maintain a registry of persons convicted of an animal abuse offense and make the registry available for inquiry to: (1) Law enforcement entities within the state including animal control agencies;

(2) Veterinarians licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state;

(3) Humane societies, animal shelters, animal-welfare organizations, and groups involved in companion animal adoption programs; and

(4) Animal breeders and retail operators that sell pets.

Requires an animal abuser to notify the Washington state patrol when he or she changes residence.