Washington state – Michael Broad

Washington becomes the 12th U.S. state to ban cosmetic testing on animals

March 23, 2024 by Michael Broad

Ban on cosmetic testing on animals in Washington state is a good animal welfare step forward

Washington has recently passed a law to become the 12th U.S. state to ban the sale of cosmetics that have been newly tested on animals. This legislation, known as H.B. 1097, was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee. The move is a significant step towards reducing animal cruelty in the cosmetics industry and …

Are servals legal in Washington state?

June 8, 2022June 7, 2022 by Michael Broad

Servals not listed as a potentially dangerous animal under Washington state law

Yes, servals are legal in Washington state for individuals to own and possess. You don’t need a permit either on my assessment. This is because under Washington law (statute) RCW 16.30.010, servals are not listed as a “potentially dangerous wild animal” and neither are they listed as a ‘deleterious exotic animal’ under WAC 220-640-200 …