Passed by the Senate March 9, 2004 YEAS 49   ________________________________________ President of the Senate Passed by the House March 4, 2004 YEAS 95   ________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives | I, Milton H. Doumit, Jr., Secretary of the Senate of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that the attached is SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6560 as passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on the dates hereon set forth. ________________________________________ Secretary | |
Approved ________________________________________ Governor of the State of Washington | Secretary of State State of Washington |
State of Washington | 58th Legislature | 2004 Regular Session |
READ FIRST TIME 02/05/04.
AN ACT Relating to animal cruelty; adding a new section to chapter 16.52 RCW; prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 A new section is added to chapter 16.52 RCW
to read as follows:
(1) A person is guilty of the unlawful use of a hook if the person
utilizes, or attempts to use, a hook with the intent to pierce the
flesh or mouth of a bird or mammal.
(2) Unlawful use of a hook is a gross misdemeanor.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 This act is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the
state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect
immediately.