Washington SB6233 establishes penalties for the sale of covered animal species parts or products.

Washington SB6233 amends existing law to establish penalties for the sale of covered animal species parts or products. It prohibits the sale, offer to sell, purchase, trade, barter for, or distribution of such items unless certain conditions are met. The bill outlines specific exceptions, including sales for educational or scientific purposes, inheritance, bona fide antiques, and federal authorization. It also sets criminal penalties for unlawful trafficking, with fines and potential imprisonment.

Washington SB6233 establishes penalties for the sale of covered animal species parts or products.

Washington SB6233 amends existing law to establish penalties for the sale of covered animal species parts or products. It prohibits the sale, offer to sell, purchase, trade, barter for, or distribution of such items unless certain conditions are met. The bill outlines specific exceptions, including sales for educational or scientific purposes, inheritance, bona fide antiques, and federal authorization. It also sets criminal penalties for unlawful trafficking, with fines and potential imprisonment.