# RCW 16.36.040: RCW 16.36.040: Rules—Prevention—Inspections and tests—Reportable disease—Federal regulations

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 16.36.040
- **Heading:** RCW 16.36.040: Rules—Prevention—Inspections and tests—Reportable disease—Federal regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 16 / Chapter 36 / Section 040

## Text

(1) The director may adopt and enforce rules necessary to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter, and including: (a) Preventing the introduction or spreading of infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous diseases affecting animals in this state; (b) Governing the inspection and testing of all animals within or about to be imported into this state; (c) Designating any disease as a reportable disease; and (d) Designating when a certificate of veterinary inspection, import health papers, permits, or other transportation documents required by law or rule must designate a destination with a physical address for animals entering Washington and when those animals must be delivered or transported directly to the physical address of that destination. (2) Rules to prevent the introduction or spread of infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous diseases affecting animals in this state may differ from federal regulations by being more restrictive.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 16.36.005 RCW 16.36.005: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S005.md)
- [RCW 16.36.010 RCW 16.36.010: Quarantine—Hold order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S010.md)
- [RCW 16.36.020 RCW 16.36.020: Powers of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S020.md)
- [RCW 16.36.023 RCW 16.36.023: Fees—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S023.md)
- [RCW 16.36.025 RCW 16.36.025: Recovery of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S025.md)
- [RCW 16.36.040 RCW 16.36.040: Rules—Prevention—Inspections and tests—Reportable disease—Federal regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S040.md)
- [RCW 16.36.045 RCW 16.36.045: Transporting of animals—Requirements—Vehicle inspection—Authorization by director or appointed officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S045.md)
- [RCW 16.36.050 RCW 16.36.050: Unlawful actions—Importation—Required certificates—Intentional or willful misconduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S050.md)
- [RCW 16.36.060 RCW 16.36.060: Tests, examinations, inspections, samples, examine and copy records—Entry onto property—Unlawful conduct—Seizure of property—Search warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S060.md)
- [RCW 16.36.070 RCW 16.36.070: Danger of infection—Emergencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S070.md)
- [RCW 16.36.080 RCW 16.36.080: Veterinarians and others to report diseases—Director's duties—Unlawful importation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S080.md)
- [RCW 16.36.082 RCW 16.36.082: Infected or exposed animals—Unlawful to transfer or expose other animals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S082.md)
- [RCW 16.36.084 RCW 16.36.084: Duty to report infection or exposure to disease—Unlawful conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S084.md)
- [RCW 16.36.086 RCW 16.36.086: Negligence of owner of infected livestock—Liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S086.md)

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