The brand inspector shall cause to be published once in a newspaper published in the county where the animal was found, a notice of the impounding. The notice shall state: (1) A description of the animal, including brand, tattoo or other identifying characteristics; (2) When and where found; (3) Where impounded; and (4) That if unclaimed, the animal will be sold at a public livestock market sale or other public sale, and the date of such sale: PROVIDED, That if no newspaper shall be published in such county, copies of the notice shall be posted at four commonly frequented places therein. If the animal is marked with a brand or tattoo which is registered with the director of agriculture, the brand inspector, on or before the date of publication or posting, shall send a copy of the notice to the owner of record by registered mail. [ 1995 c 374 s 69; 1975 1st ex.s. c 7 s 16; 1951 c 31 s 4. Formerly RCW 16.13.040.]
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