# 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

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S060

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 16.36.060
- **Heading:** RCW 16.36.060: Tests, examinations, inspections, samples, examine and copy records—Entry onto property—Unlawful conduct—Seizure of property—Search warrant
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 16 / Chapter 36 / Section 060

## Text

(1) The director has the authority to enter a property at any reasonable time to: (a) Conduct tests, examinations, or inspections to take samples, and to examine and copy records when there is reasonable cause to investigate whether animals on the property or that have been on the property are infected with or have been exposed to disease; and (b) Determine, when there is reasonable cause to investigate, whether animals on the property have been imported into Washington state in violation of requirements of this chapter, and to conduct tests, examinations, and inspections, take samples, and examine and copy records during such investigations. (2) It is unlawful for any person to interfere with investigations, tests, inspections, or examinations, or to alter any segregation or identification systems made in connection with tests, inspections, or examinations conducted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. (3) If the director is denied access to a property or animals for purposes of this chapter, or a person fails to comply with an order of the director, the director may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant. To show that access is denied, the director shall file with the court an affidavit or declaration containing a description of all attempts to notify and locate the owner or owner's agent and secure consent. The court may issue a search warrant authorizing access to any animal or property at reasonable times to conduct investigations, tests, inspections, or examinations of any animal or property, or to take samples, and examine and copy records, and may authorize seizure or destruction of property.

## 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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