Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 16.08 RCW
DOGS
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16.08.010Liability for injury to stock by dogs.
16.08.020Dogs injuring stock may be killed.
16.08.040Dog bitesLiability.
16.08.050Entrance on private property, when lawful.
16.08.060Provocation as a defense.
16.08.070Dangerous dogs and related definitions.
16.08.080Dangerous dogsNotice to ownersRight of appealCertificate of registration requiredSurety bondLiability insuranceRestrictions.
16.08.090Dangerous dogsRequirements for restraintPotentially dangerous dogsDogs not declared dangerous.
16.08.100Dangerous dogsConfiscationConditionsDuties of animal control authorityPenalties and affirmative defenses for owners of dogs that attack.
16.08.110Breed-based regulations.