Definitions.

RCW 77.36.010

in effect

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Claim" means an application to the department for compensation under this chapter. (2) "Commercial crop" means a horticultural or agricultural product, including the growing or harvested product. For the purposes of this chapter all parts of horticultural trees shall be considered a commercial crop and shall be eligible for claims. (3) "Compensation" means a cash payment, materials, or service. (4) "Damage" means economic losses caused by wildlife interactions. (5) "Immediate family member" means spouse, state registered domestic partner, brother, sister, grandparent, parent, child, or grandchild. (6) "Livestock" means cattle, sheep, and horses. (7) "Owner" means a person who has a legal right to commercial crops, livestock, or other property that was damaged during a wildlife interaction. (8) "Wildlife interaction" means the negative interaction and the resultant damage between wildlife and commercial crops, livestock, or other property. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Claim" means an application to the department for compensation under this chapter. (2) "Commercial crop" means a horticultural or agricultural product, including the growing or harvested product. For the purposes of this chapter all parts of horticultural trees shall be considered a commercial crop and shall be eligible for claims. (3) "Compensation" means a cash payment, materials, or service. (4) "Damage" means economic losses caused by wildlife interactions. (5) "Immediate family member" means spouse, state registered domestic partner, brother, sister, grandparent, parent, child, or grandchild. (6) "Livestock" means cattle, sheep, and horses. (7) "Owner" means a person who has a legal right to commercial crops, livestock, or other property that was damaged during a wildlife interaction. (8) "Wildlife interaction" means the negative interaction and the resultant damage between wildlife and commercial crops, livestock, or other property.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.36&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026