Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-130
Allowable possession of prohibited species if acquired prior to classification—Requirement of documentation
Effective Aug 25, 2018WSR 18-16-042RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520FISH AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF
A person who possessed a prohibited level 1, level 2, or level 3 species prior to the time the species was classified as prohibited may continue to hold the animal or animals for the life of the animals, provided that:
- (1) The person must maintain proof of possession prior to the classification.
- (2) The animals may not be transferred to another owner within the state.
- (3) The person must comply with all provisions of this section.
- (4) The animals must be prevented from reproducing, or if prevention is impracticable, the progeny must be destroyed.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-130, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-130, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18.]