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Skamania County Ordinance 
Tuesday, April 01, 1969 
Ordinance No. 69-01 

Be it hereby ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Skamania County: 

Whereas, there is evidence to indicate the possible existence in Skamania County of a nocturnal primate mammal variously described as an ape-like creature or a sub-species of Homo Sapiens; and 

Whereas, both legend and purported recent sightings and spoor support this possibility, and 

Whereas, this creature is generally and commonly known as a "Sasquatch", "Yeti", "Bigfoot", or "Giant Hairy ape", and has resulted in an influx of scientific investigators as well as casual hunters, many armed with lethal weapons, and 

Whereas, the absence of specific laws covering the taking of specimens encourages laxity in the use of firearms and other deadly devices and poses a clear and present threat to the safety and well-being of persons living or traveling within the boundaries of Skamania County as well as to the creatures themselves, 

Therefore be it resolved that any premeditated, willful and wanton slaying of such creature shall be deemed a felony punishable by a fine not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) and/or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed Five (5) years. 

Be it further resolved that the situation existing constitutes an emergency and as such this ordinance is effective immediately. 

Board of Commissioners of Skamania County