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Chapter 16.04 RCW

TRESPASS OF ANIMALS—GENERAL

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 16.04.010Trespassing animals—Restraint—Damages and costs.
HTMLPDF 16.04.015Damages, liability.
HTMLPDF 16.04.020Notice of restraint—Owner known.
HTMLPDF 16.04.025Owner of animals unknown—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 16.04.030Actions for damages.
HTMLPDF 16.04.040Jurisdiction—Appeal.
HTMLPDF 16.04.045Continuance.
HTMLPDF 16.04.050Substituted service.
HTMLPDF 16.04.060Sale—When costs may be charged to plaintiff.
HTMLPDF 16.04.070Surplus—Disposition.
HTMLPDF 16.04.080Stock on United States military reservation.
HTMLPDF 16.04.100Trespass via fence damaged by wildlife.

Notes:

Dangerous dogs: RCW 16.08.070 through 16.08.100.
Disturbance on public highway: RCW 9A.84.030.
Fences: Chapter 16.60 RCW.