Section 220-416-110 - Use of game birds for training dogs, field trials-Marking requirementsIt is unlawful to possess game birds acquired from a licensed game farmer for the purpose of training dogs, field trials, or hunting unless the birds are marked in the following manner:
(1) Captive reared waterfowl shall be physically marked in at least one of the following manners: (a) Banding of one metatarsus with a seamless metal band; or(b) Pinioning of a wing: Provided that this method shall be the removal of the metacarpal bones of one wing or a portion of the metacarpal bones which renders the bird permanently incapable of flight; or(c) Removal of the hind toe from the right foot; or(d) Tattooing of a readily discernible number or letter or combination thereof on the web of one foot.(2) All other game birds shall be physically marked in at least one of the following manners: (a) Banding of one metatarsus with a band purchased from the department; or(b) Nasal scarring: Provided that this scarring shall be a permanent, readily discernible deformity caused by an anti-pecking device; or(c) Removal of the first joint of the outside toe on the right foot prior to four weeks of age .Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-110
Decodified by WSR 17-05-112, Filed 2/15/2017, effective 3/18/2017. Recodified from § 232-12-044.Amended by WSR 19-10-011, Filed 4/19/2019, effective 5/20/2019Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-12-055 (Order 206), § 232-12-044, filed 6/1/83; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-044, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-044, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-120.