As used in RCW 9.08.070 through 9.08.078:(1) "Pet animal" means a tamed or domesticated animal legally retained by a person and kept as a companion. "Pet animal" does not include livestock raised for commercial purposes.(2) "Research institution" means a facility licensed by the United States department of agriculture to use animals in biomedical or product research.(3) "U.S.D.A. licensed dealer" means a person who is licensed or required to be licensed by the United States department of agriculture to commercially buy, receive, sell, negotiate for sale, or transport animals.
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