Washington Administrative Code
Title 478 - University of Washington
Chapter 478-128 - Animal control at the University of Washington
Section 478-128-020 - Definitions

"Animal" means any living creature except human beings, fish, any research animal maintained in university facilities, or natural wildlife inhabiting university property. This definition includes, among other things, pets.

"Imminent danger" means a threat to human and/or animal life or university property that is immediate or reasonably foreseeable under the circumstances.

"Organic debris" means animal feces, urine, vomit, blood, etc.

"Owner" means any person having an interest in or right of possession to an animal, or any person having control, custody, or possession of an animal.

"Running at large" means to be off the owner's residential premises and not under the owner's direct control.

"Service animal" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 49.60.040.

"Service animal in training" means a dog or miniature horse that is being trained to be a service animal, as that term is defined in RCW 49.60.040.

"University property" means property that the university owns as well as property that the university operates, leases, rents, or otherwise controls.

"Working animal" means an animal that is trained for specific tasks and under the control of police, security or emergency personnel, or other university employees or agents. Examples of working animals include, but are not limited to, patrol, rescue, or sentry dogs and therapy animals.

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 09-08-016, § 478-128-020, filed 3/23/09, effective 4/23/09.