# RCW 16.36.070: RCW 16.36.070: Danger of infection—Emergencies

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C36_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 16.36.070
- **Heading:** RCW 16.36.070: Danger of infection—Emergencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 16 / Chapter 36 / Section 070

## Text

When any local governing body notifies the director of the presence or probable danger of infection from any animal diseases, the director, state veterinarian, or a deputized state veterinarian shall respond immediately and take appropriate action. In case of an emergency, the director may appoint deputies or assistants with equal power to act.

## 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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