Washington § 16.57.243 Moving or transporting cattle—Certificate or proof of ownership must accompany—Exceptions.

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§ 16.57.243 — Moving or transporting cattle—Certificate or proof of ownership must accompany—Exceptions.

Washington § 16.57.243

Title 16ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK

Ch. 16.57IDENTIFICATION OF LIVESTOCK

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Wash. Rev. Code § 16.57.243 (2026).

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(1)Cattle may not be moved or transported within Washington state without being accompanied by a certificate of permit, inspection certificate, self-inspection certificate meeting the requirements of RCW 16.57.160 , or other satisfactory proof of ownership, except when the cattle are moved or transported:

(a)Upon lands under the exclusive control of the person moving or transporting the cattle; or

(b)For temporary grazing or feeding purposes and have the recorded brand of the person having or transporting the cattle.

(2)Certificates of permit, inspection certificates, self-inspection certificates meeting the requirements of RCW 16.57.160 , or other satisfactory proof of ownership accompanying cattle being moved or transported within Washington state shall be subject to inspection at

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(1) Cattle may not be moved or transported within Washington state without being accompanied by a certificate of permit, inspection certificate, self-inspection certificate meeting the requirements of RCW 16.57.160 , or other satisfactory proof of ownership, except when the cattle are moved or transported:

(a) Upon lands under the exclusive control of the person moving or transporting the cattle; or

(b) For temporary grazing or feeding purposes and have the recorded brand of the person having or transporting the cattle.

(2) Certificates of permit, inspection certificates, self-inspection certificates meeting the requirements of RCW 16.57.160 , or other satisfactory proof of ownership accompanying cattle being moved or transported within Washington state shall be subject to inspection at any time by the director or any peace officer.