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Traveling animal act in Washington Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Washington legislative session

In Washington criminal law, “Traveling animal act” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.

What does “Traveling animal act” mean in Washington criminal law?

"Traveling animal act" means any performance of animals where such animals are transported to, from, or between locations for the purpose of such performance, in a mobile or traveling housing facility. (RCW 9.10.010)

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