Research Animals
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| WA - Research - 19.86.145. Penalties--Animals used in biomedical research | This law provides that any violation of RCW 9.08.070 - 9.08.078 (relating to concealing or taking a pet animal with the intent to deprive or defraud the owner) or RCW 16.52.220 (relating to transfer of mammals other than rats or mice for use in research) constitutes an unfair or deceptive practice. Research institutions that violate this provision face only monetary penalties not to exceed $2,500. |
| WA - Research animals - Chapter 69.05 RCW Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act | This act prohibits manufacturers in the state of Washington from selling or offering for sale any cosmetic developed or manufactured using animal testing. The Act includes exceptions for certain testing required by foreign, federal, or state regulators; testing related to non-cosmetic uses; products or ingredients regulated under specified federal drug/device provisions; and pre-2025 animal testing, so long as no new prohibited testing occurs. Violations are civil violations punishable by fines of up to $5,000 per violation. |
| WI - Research animals - 36.40. Use of animals for research purposes | This Wisconsin law states that the board of higher education for the University of Wisconsin System shall adopt criteria for researchers to follow regarding humane treatment of animals for scientific research purposes. |
| WV - Scientific research - § 20-2-50. Permit to hunt, kill, etc., wildlife for scientific or propagation purposes | Under this West Virginia law, the director may issue a permit to a person to hunt, kill, take, capture or maintain in captivity wildlife exclusively for scientific purposes, but not for any commercial purposes. |