Notice & Owner Petition Template
Example notice of seizure, forfeiture & bond requirement form with owner petition.
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UNDERSTANDING HB 1234
An act relating to the civil forfeiture of animals seized for abuse or neglect.
ABOUT HB 1234
During the 2023 legislative session, Pasado’s Safe Haven wrote and championed the passage of HB 1234. This bill greatly improves the day-to-day handling of animal cruelty cases by allowing animal cruelty victims to be rehabilitated and rehomed more quickly. HB 1234 went into effect on 07/23/2023, adding a new section and substantially rewriting RCW 16.52.085 (Seizure of animal for abuse or neglect—Process—Notice—Forfeiture of animal—Petition for a civil hearing for the immediate return of a seized animal). Official HB 1234 Full Text can be found here.
Below you will find a collection of resources created and organized by Pasado’s Safe Haven to help agencies and organizations understand how to implement HB 1234.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
RCW 16.52.085 as amended by HB 1234 - USER FRIENDLY FORMATTING
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HB 1234 & 1424 Training PPT
Adapt this PPT presentation for your agency’s HB 1234 training needs. It also contains training slides on the new retail pet sales and WA breeder requirements from HB 1424.
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Comparison of Changes
A side-by-side comparison of RCW 16.52.085 prior to and after HB 1234.
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Questions & Inquiries
For questions or webinar/presentation requests, please contact Kirsten Gregory, Legislative Affairs Director & General Counsel.
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