Washington § 77.15.196 - Unlawful poison — Penalty.

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§ 77.15.196. Unlawful poison — Penalty.

(1) It is unlawful to poison or attempt to poison any animal using sodium fluoroacetate, also known as compound 1080, or sodium cyanide.
(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2003 c 53 s 375; 2001 c 1 s 4 (Initiative Measure No. 713, approved November 7, 2000).]

Notes

Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Finding—Severability—2001 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 713): See notes following RCW 77.15.192.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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