-- Jay DeLong Olympia, WA____________________Forward Header_____________________ Subject: Re: bullfrogs Author: "Evan Jacoby" <JACOBESJ_at_dfw.wa.gov> Date: 04/10/2000 3:17 PM
Release of bull frogs into "water gardens" is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.250, and additionally subjects the violator to pay all costs of the Department in capturing, killing or controlling the bull frogs. The nursery, knowing the disposition of the bull frogs is "water gardens," is an accomplice if they aid or agree to aid in planning or committing the offense. RCW 9A.08.020. Each sale for release into "water gardens" is a separate offense.
>>> "Lantz, Lisa" <LLantz_at_agr.wa.gov> 04/10 12:39 PM >>> Does anyone know if there are any prohibitions against importing and/or selling bullfrogs in Washington? A nursery in the San Juans is preparing to sell tadpoles for people to put in their water gardens, a move that seems ill-advised at best.
Lisa
**************************************************************** Lisa E. Lantz Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board 1851 South Central Place, Suite 211 Kent, WA 98031 USA phone: (253) 872-2972 fax: (253) 872-6320
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