SB5171 amends Washington law to address livestock damage caused by wolf predation, including compensation and criteria for claims.

SB5171 amends Washington law to provide compensation for livestock damage caused by wolf predation. The bill specifies that the Department of Fish and Wildlife must offer to distribute money appropriated to pay claims to livestock owners for damage caused by wolves. It outlines criteria for submitting a claim, including satisfying conditions set by the commission and meeting a minimum economic loss of $500. The bill also details the process for determining indirect damage claims, comparing current year losses to the annual average loss before the reestablishment of wolf populations.

SB5171 amends Washington law to address livestock damage caused by wolf predation, including compensation and criteria for claims.

SB5171 amends Washington law to provide compensation for livestock damage caused by wolf predation. The bill specifies that the Department of Fish and Wildlife must offer to distribute money appropriated to pay claims to livestock owners for damage caused by wolves. It outlines criteria for submitting a claim, including satisfying conditions set by the commission and meeting a minimum economic loss of $500. The bill also details the process for determining indirect damage claims, comparing current year losses to the annual average loss before the reestablishment of wolf populations.