Washington Administrative Code
Title 478 - University of Washington
Chapter 478-128 - Animal control at the University of Washington
Section 478-128-030 - Animal control
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) All animals brought onto university property shall be subject to license and leash laws of the applicable city, county, or state jurisdiction.
(2) Except as provided in (a) through (e) of this subsection, no animals shall be allowed in any buildings or structures the university owns, operates, leases, rents, or controls.
(3) Further restrictions to animals may apply to specific areas of university property, consistent with university policies and/or state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, food preparation areas, animal research facilities and grounds, medically sensitive patient and clinic areas, and biologically sensitive or hazardous research sites.
(4) No animal shall be permitted to run at large on university property. Animals that are tethered in the owner's absence and not under the owner's direct control are also considered to be "running at large."
(5) No animal shall be permitted to enter any pond, fountain, or stream located on university property.
(6) No animal which emits frequent or long-continued noise so as to disturb or disrupt normal administrative or academic routine shall be permitted on university property. Moreover, any animal that places human and/or animal life or university property in imminent danger shall be removed immediately from university property.
(7) Fecal matter or other organic debris deposited by animals must be removed immediately and properly disposed of by the animal's owner.
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 09-08-016, § 478-128-030, filed 3/23/09, effective 4/23/09.