A. In addition to and notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, whenever any person has been bitten by any animal and there is no reason to suspect that the animal is rabid, at the discretion of the local health officer or an animal control officer, the animal involved may be restricted for ten days observation in such manner as to prevent contact with other animals or persons except for the caretaker. (WAC 248-100-450).

B. The department of health or police department may, if there is reason to believe the animal may be rabid, order the animal surrendered to an animal shelter or veterinary hospital to be confined at the owner's expense. The cost of confinement shall be the greater of four dollars ($4.00) per day or actual costs.

C. No person shall knowingly allow an animal confined under provisions of this chapter to escape; or sell, give away, or otherwise dispose of such animal before the expiration of the quarantine period.