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Public Health Rules in Bothell, WA (2026)

1 verified public health rules for Bothell, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Rodent Control

In the City of Bothell, Washington, vegetation or refuse that provides a harborage for wild rats or other pests is a health hazard under the public nuisance chapter. BMC 8.24.050 H makes a health hazard on real property a public nuisance, and owners and occupants must abate it.

Bothell Rat Harborage and Pest Nuisance Rules

Some Restrictions

Bothell Municipal Code § 8.24.020

E. “Health hazard” means any of the following: 1. Vegetation or refuse which provides a harborage for wild rats or other pests as set forth in RCW Title 17, Weeds, Rodents and Pests; ... 4. Vegetation, refuse and feces which create a danger of contamination or disease.

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