Animal Control Agency and Humane Society Laws

The RCW and WAC that directly relate to Animal Control Agency and Humane Societies:

Revised Code of Washington: RCW 18.92

Relevant RCWs

• RCW 69.41 Legend Drugs-Prescription Drugs
• RCW 69.50 Uniform Controlled Substances Act
• RCW 43.185a.010 Affordable Housing Programs
• RCW 16.52.010 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• RCW 16.36 Animal Health

Relevant WACs

• WAC 246-933 Veterinary Board of Governors
• WAC 246-935 Veterinary Technicians
• WAC 246-937 Registered Veterinary Medication Clerks
• WAC 16-54 Animal Importation
• WAC 16-86 Cattle and Bison Diseases in Washington State
• WAC 16-70 Animal Diseases–Reporting
• WAC 16-71 Equine Infectious Anemia
• WAC 232-12 Permanent Regulations (Fish and Wildlife)
• WAC 246-101 Notifiable Conditions

Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

A rule or Washington Administrative Code (WAC) is written to provide interpretive support for the individuals or entities to whom the rule applies. Department of Health rules are written and adopted by a board or commission, or the secretary of the Department of Health. Rules or WACs carry the full force of the law.

If the WAC you're looking for isn't listed, use the searchable database of all WACs on the legislative website.

The WACs that relate to:

Revised Code of Washington (RCW)

A statute or Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is written by the Washington State Legislature. Once legislation is signed by the governor, it becomes law.

The website for RCWs is a searchable database online. You may also access the state government website. If you're interested in obtaining a copy of any RCW, contact your local public library.

Other relevant RCWs are: