1652-S AMH FUHR SHEL f23

SHB 1652 - H AMDS 984 ADOPTED 2-15-94

By Representative Fuhrman and Romero

     On page 11, line 35, after "rodent" insert "or pest"

     On page 11, line 36, after "purposes." insert: "As used in this section, the term "rodent" includes but is not limited to Columbia ground squirrels, other ground squirrels, rats, mice, gophers, rabbits, and any other rodent designated as injurious to the agricultural interests of the state as provided in chapter 17.16 RCW.  The term "pest" as used in this section includes any pest as defined in RCW 17.21.020."

EFFECT:  The prohibition against poisoning animals does not apply to the reasonable use of rodent or pest poison for intended purposes.  The terms "rodent" and "pest" are defined according to terms used in two existing chapters governing eradication of rodents and pests.