Source: https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/laws/22-37.html
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D.C. Law Library - D.C. Law 22-37. Standard of Care for Animals Amendment Act of 2017.
D.C. Law 22-37. Standard of Care for Animals Amendment Act of 2017.
↪ D.C. Law 22-37. Standard of Care for Animals Amendment Act of 2017.
D.C. Law 22-37 (PDF)
64 DCR 11682
Law 22-37, the “Standard of Care for Animals Amendment Act of 2017,” was introduced in the Council and assigned Bill No. 22-64 which was referred to the Committee on Health. The bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 11, 2017, and Oct. 3, 2017, respectively. After mayoral review, it was assigned Act No. 22-170 on Oct. 24, 2017, and transmitted to Congress for its review. D.C. Law 22-37 became effective Dec. 20, 2017.
To amend the Animal Control Act of 1979 to clarify what constitutes the proper treatment of animals, update prohibited behaviors toward animals, update penalties for violating provisions of the act, and redesignate existing sections for organizational purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the "Standard of Care for Animals Amendment Act of 2017".
Amend § 8-1801
"(i) When the temperature is at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the dog has access to a shelter that has an entrance covered by a flexible wind-proofing material or self-closing door, that contains a platform for the dog at least 4 inches off the ground, and that contains dry bedding, which shall consist of an insulating material that does not retain moisture, such as straw, and is of a sufficient depth for the dog to burrow; and
Amend § 8-1802
"(5) Respond to all animal calls and emergencies in the District; and
Amend § 8-1803
Amend § 8-1804
"(e-1) $2 of each fee collected pursuant to subsection (e) of this section shall be deposited into the Animal Education and Outreach Fund, established by section 11a. Remaining money from the fees collected shall be deposited in the General Fund of the District of Columbia.".
"(h) Any license issued pursuant to this section shall be issued by the Department of Health. The Department of Health may delegate this function to any veterinarians licensed in the District of Columbia.".
Note § 8-1809, § 8-1804.01
Note § 8-1804.01
Amend § 8-1804.01
Amend § 8-1805
"(g)(1) The Mayor shall not release an animal unless it has received a rabies vaccination in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's rabies vaccination schedule.
Amend § 8-1806
Amend § 8-1808
"(2) The prohibitions set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply to any event or activity at a public or private facility or property, and are applicable regardless of the purpose of the event or activity and whether a fee is charged to spectators of the event or activity.
"(n) An owner or custodian shall not neglect to provide his or her animal with adequate care, adequate feed, adequate shelter, adequate space, and adequate water.
Note § 8-1808.01, § 8-1810.02
(k) A new section 9b is added to read as follows:
New § 8-1808.02
Note § 8-1808.02
"Sec. 9b. Animals Left in Vehicles.
Amend § 8-1810
(l) Section 11 (D.C. Official Code § 8-1810) is amended as follows:
(1) Paragraph (1) is amended by striking the phrase "Low cost" and inserting the phrase "Low-cost" in its place.
New § 8-1810.01
Note § 8-1810.01
"(a) There is established as a special fund the Animal Education and Outreach Fund ("Fund"), which shall be utilized in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
"(1) Pursuant to section 11, providing for low-cost spay and neuter clinic services, and implementing an educational program for animal owners regarding pet care and safety, specifically in extreme weather conditions or emergencies, and the laws related to pet ownership; and
"(d) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.".
Amend § 8-1811
"Sec. 12. Penalty.
"(1) $500 for each offense, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
"(2) $1000 for each offense for violations of section 9(n), (o) or (p)(1) .
Repeal § 8-1812
New § 8-1814
Note § 8-1814