# WAC 220-450-050: WAC 220-450-050. Sale of fish and wildlife by zoos and aquariums

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 220-450-050
- **Heading:** WAC 220-450-050. Sale of fish and wildlife by zoos and aquariums
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 220 / Chapter 220-450 / Section 220-450-050

## Text

(1) It is unlawful for publicly owned zoos or aquariums who lawfully acquired fish, shellfish, wildlife or the nests of birds under WAC 220-200-150 or 220-450-030 to offer for sale or sell such animals or nests or the progeny of such animals except outside the state or except within the state to other publicly owned zoos or aquariums or accredited institutional members of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA).
(2) Publicly owned zoos and aquariums will keep accurate and current records of the sale of fish, shellfish and wildlife progeny as required by the director. These records will be maintained on a calendar year basis and retained for a period of 5 years.
(3) It is unlawful for any publicly owned zoo or aquarium to fail to complete and submit to the department by January 31 of each year a report containing information required by the director.
(4) Fish and wildlife officers may inspect at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner the fish, shellfish, wildlife, nests of birds, permits, records, and facilities of any publicly owned zoo or aquarium offering for sale or selling such animals or nests.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 220-450-010 WAC 220-450-010. Criteria for planting aquatic plants and releasing wildlife](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_010.md)
- [WAC 220-450-020 WAC 220-450-020. Revocation, modification, or suspension of a permit to hold wild animals, wild birds, or game fish in captivity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_020.md)
- [WAC 220-450-030 WAC 220-450-030. Live wildlife — Taking from the wild, importation, possession, transfer, and holding in captivity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_030.md)
- [WAC 220-450-040 WAC 220-450-040. Live wildlife — Facility, fencing, and marking requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_040.md)
- [WAC 220-450-050 WAC 220-450-050. Sale of fish and wildlife by zoos and aquariums](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_050.md)
- [WAC 220-450-060 WAC 220-450-060. Definitions — Wildlife rehabilitation permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_060.md)
- [WAC 220-450-070 WAC 220-450-070. Wildlife rehabilitation permits — Requirements and restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_070.md)
- [WAC 220-450-080 WAC 220-450-080. Wildlife rehabilitation — Responsibilities of primary permittees and subpermittees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_080.md)
- [WAC 220-450-090 WAC 220-450-090. Wildlife rehabilitation — Permit modification, suspension, or revocation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_090.md)
- [WAC 220-450-100 WAC 220-450-100. Wildlife rehabilitation — Facility requirements and inspections — On- and off-site care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_100.md)
- [WAC 220-450-110 WAC 220-450-110. Wildlife rehabilitation — Releasing wildlife](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_110.md)
- [WAC 220-450-120 WAC 220-450-120. Wildlife rehabilitation — Veterinary care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_120.md)
- [WAC 220-450-130 WAC 220-450-130. Wildlife rehabilitation — Records retention and reporting requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_130.md)
- [WAC 220-450-140 WAC 220-450-140. Wildlife rehabilitation — Falconers assisting with raptor rehabilitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_450_140.md)

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