Possession of cattle or horse marked with another's brand — Penalty.
RCW 16.57.280
in effect(1) No person shall knowingly have possession of any cattle or horse marked with a recorded brand of another person unless the: (a) Cattle or horse lawfully bears the person's own healed recorded brand; (b) Cattle or horse is accompanied by a certificate of permit from the owner of the recorded brand; (c) Cattle or horse is accompanied by an inspection certificate; (d) Cattle are accompanied by a self-inspection certificate meeting the requirements of RCW 16.57.010 ; (e) Horse is accompanied by a bill of sale from the previous owner; or (f) Cattle or horse is accompanied by other satisfactory proof of ownership as designated in rule. (2) A violation of this section constitutes a gross misdemeanor.
(1) No person shall knowingly have possession of any cattle or horse marked with a recorded brand of another person unless the:
(a) Cattle or horse lawfully bears the person's own healed recorded brand;
(b) Cattle or horse is accompanied by a certificate of permit from the owner of the recorded brand;
(c) Cattle or horse is accompanied by an inspection certificate;
(d) Cattle are accompanied by a self-inspection certificate meeting the requirements of RCW 16.57.010 ;
(e) Horse is accompanied by a bill of sale from the previous owner; or
(f) Cattle or horse is accompanied by other satisfactory proof of ownership as designated in rule.
(2) A violation of this section constitutes a gross misdemeanor.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=16.57&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026