77.12.315 - Dogs harassing deer and elk -- Declaration of emergency -- Taking dogs into custody or destroying -- Immunity.

Dogs harassing deer and elk — Declaration of emergency — Taking dogs into custody or destroying — Immunity.

If the director determines that a severe problem exists in an area of the state because deer and elk are being pursued, harassed, attacked or killed by dogs, the director may declare by emergency rule that an emergency exists and specify the area where it is lawful for fish and wildlife officers to take into custody or destroy the dogs if necessary. Fish and wildlife officers who take into custody or destroy a dog pursuant to this section are immune from civil or criminal liability arising from their actions.

[2000 c 107 § 221; 1987 c 506 § 40; 1980 c 78 § 49; 1971 ex.s. c 183 § 1.]

Notes: Legislative findings and intent -- 1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.

Effective date -- Intent, construction -- Savings -- Severability -- 1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.