Penalizaciones por transferir mascotas robadas a instituciones de investigación

Explicación Simple

No puedes vender o dar a un laboratorio una mascota que sabes que fue robada. Si lo haces, puedes enfrentar multas muy altas y hasta ir a la cárcel.

Es como si prestaras tu bicicleta a alguien que sabes que la robó; no solo es malo, sino que también te puedes meter en problemas por ayudar a que siga robando.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Clara encuentra un gato que parece perdido y decide venderlo a un laboratorio. Si Clara sabe que el gato fue robado, puede ser multada con hasta mil dólares y enfrentarse a un cargo criminal.

Penalidades

Primera condena: falta grave con multa mínima de $500; segunda o más: delito clase C con multa mínima de $1,000.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

RCW 9.08.072 - Transferring stolen pet animal to a research institution -- Penalty (1) It is unlawful for any person to receive with intent to sell to a research institution in the state of Washington, or sell or otherwise directly transfer to a research institution in the state of Washington, a pet animal that the person knows or has reason to know has been stolen or fraudulently obtained. This section does not apply to U.S.D.A. licensed dealers.(2) The first conviction under this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW and by a mandatory fine of not less than five hundred dollars per pet animal.(3) A second or subsequent conviction under this section is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW and by a mandatory fine of not less than one thousand dollars per pet animal.(4) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person from also being convicted of separate offenses under RCW 9A.56.030, 9A.56.040, or 9A.56.050 for theft or under RCW 9A.56.150, 9A.56.160, or 9A.56.170 for possession of stolen property. RCW 9.08.074 - Transferring stolen pet animal to a person who has previously sold a stolen pet animal to a research institution -- Penalty (1) It is unlawful for any person, who knows or has reason to know that a pet animal has been stolen or fraudulently obtained, to sell or otherwise transfer the pet animal to another who the person knows or has reason to know has previously sold a stolen or fraudulently obtained pet animal to a research institution in the state of Washington.(2) A conviction under this section is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW and by a mandatory fine of not less than one thousand dollars per pet animal.