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RCW 9.08.074 — Transferring stolen pet animal to a person who has previously sold a stolen pet animal to a research institution—Penalty

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9.08: Animals, Crimes Relating To, Revised Code of Washington.

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Full text of RCW 9.08.074

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.

RCW 9.08.074Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
(1) It is unlawful for any person, who knows or has reason to know that a pet animal has been stolen or fraudulently obtained, to sell or otherwise transfer the pet animal to another who the person knows or has reason to know has previously sold a stolen or fraudulently obtained pet animal to a research institution in the state of Washington. (2) A conviction under this section is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW and by a mandatory fine of not less than one thousand dollars per pet animal.

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Is transferring stolen pet animal to a person who has previously sold a stolen pet animal to a research institution a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Transferring stolen pet animal to a person who has previously sold a stolen pet animal to a research institution is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9.08.074.

Which Washington statute covers transferring stolen pet animal to a person who has previously sold a stolen pet animal to a research institution?

Transferring stolen pet animal to a person who has previously sold a stolen pet animal to a research institution is governed by RCW 9.08.074 (Transferring stolen pet animal to a person who has previously sold a stolen pet animal to a research institution—Penalty).

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