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DC Code § 8-1841.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs|§ 8-1841.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “commercial guard dog” means any dog trained to guard, protect, patrol, or defend any commercial premises.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 401, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1841.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs|§ 8-1841.02. License; immunizations

(a) All commercial guard dogs shall have a valid commercial guard dog license issued pursuant to District law. Upon issuance of a license, the Mayor shall issue a fluorescent guard dog identification tag, or such other tag as the Mayor determines appropriate, to be affixed to the collar or harness of the commercial guard dog to indicate the dog is a commercial guard dog. (b) All commercial guard dogs shall be immunized against rabies and distemper pursuant to District law, and a current and valid certificate of these immunizations shall be retained on file by the owner of the commercial guard dog.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 402, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1841.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs|§ 8-1841.03. Health

(a) All commercial guard dogs shall undergo an annual examination by a licensed veterinarian for the purpose of determining whether or not the animal is healthy and fit to work as a commercial guard dog. Upon a determination by a licensed veterinarian that a commercial guard dog is unfit to work, the dog shall not be used to guard, protect, patrol, or defend any commercial premises until the dog is re-examined by the veterinarian. Upon a determination by a licensed veterinarian that a commercial guard dog is permanently unfit to work, the dog shall be immediately retired. (b) It shall be unlawful for any individual, business, or entity to cause, allow, use, or train commercial guard dogs that have undergone the surgical procedure of ventricular cordectomy.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 403, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1841.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs|§ 8-1841.04. Insurance requirements

An individual, business, or entity that utilizes a commercial guard dog shall maintain a general liability insurance policy for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage of not less than $50,000 to insure against liability resulting from acts of the animal performed while on guard duty.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 404, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1841.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs|§ 8-1841.05. Notification requirements

An individual, business, or entity that utilizes a commercial guard dog shall notify the Mayor, in writing, as to the presence of the animal and shall provide contact information for the entity responsible for the animal and a 24-hour emergency telephone number.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 405, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1841.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs|§ 8-1841.06. Signage

An individual, business, or entity that utilizes a commercial guard dog shall post a sign in plain view alerting the public to the presence of a commercial guard dog and shall include the name of the entity responsible for the animal and a 24-hour emergency telephone.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 406, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1841.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs|§ 8-1841.07. Care of animal

A commercial guard dog shall not be maintained on any premises unless the dog is provided: (1) Full access to an enclosed shelter sufficient to protect the dog from wind, rain, excessive heat or cold, and disease; and (2) Continuous access to sufficient food and water.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 407, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1841.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs|§ 8-1841.08. Violation and penalty

Any person found guilty of violating this subchapter shall be subject to a penalty of $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 408, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1841.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs|§ 8-1841.09. Rules

The Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 409, 55 DCR 9186; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 65, 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “this subchapter” for “this section.”
DC Code § 8-1851.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter V - Classroom Animals|§ 8-1851.01. Animals kept in schools

Only animals of appropriate size and temperament suitable to a classroom environment shall be introduced into the classroom. Use of such animals shall be for instructional purposes only.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 501, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1851.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter V - Classroom Animals|§ 8-1851.02. Care of classroom animals

(a) Animals kept in schools shall be provided sufficient food and water, be cared for in a safe and humane manner, and remain in schools during holidays only if provided adequate care. (b) Animals no longer needed in the classroom should be adopted out to a suitable home or given to a local humane organization for adoption.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 502, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1861.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter VI - Animal Emergency Preparedness|§ 8-1861.01. Animal emergency preparedness plan

Within 90 days of December 5, 2008, the Mayor shall establish an emergency preparedness plan for the protection, sheltering, and evacuation of domestic animals during and following a major disaster or emergency.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 601, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1865.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter VII - Dogs allowed in outdoor dining areas of food establishments|§ 8-1865.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Carrier" means a crate designed for carrying dogs or a front-pack or backpack designed to safely carry a dog. (2) "Food establishment" means any business that offers outdoor seating and sells food for consumption on its premises. (3) "Leash" means a line held by a person on one end that is for leading or restraining a dog. (4) "Outdoor dining area" means an outdoor area on private property where food is served by a food establishment. (5) "Unenclosed sidewalk café" means any authorized use of public space adjacent to a food establishment that contains tables, chairs, railings, or planters, which is open to the sky and at the sides, but may include awnings or umbrellas, and which is able to be removed within a 24-hour period. (6) "Waste bag" means a plastic bag designed for disposing of dog excrement.  (May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-91, § 2, 65 DCR 2639.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Dining with Dogs Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-154, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10760).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of of this section, see § 2 of Dining with Dogs Temporary Act of 2017 (D.C. Law 22-38, Jan. 17, 2018, 64 DCR 12300).
DC Code § 8-1865.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter VII - Dogs allowed in outdoor dining areas of food establishments|§ 8-1865.02. Outdoor dining with dogs

(a)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of District law or regulation to the contrary, a food establishment may permit dogs in outdoor dining areas or designated portions thereof, or in unenclosed sidewalk cafés. (2) A food establishment that permits dogs in outdoor dining areas or unenclosed sidewalk cafés may restrict types of dogs based on a dog's size or temperament. (b) A food establishment that permits dogs in outdoor dining areas or unenclosed sidewalk cafés shall: (1) Post signage outside the food establishment clearly stating that dogs are permitted in outdoor dining areas of the food establishment or in an unenclosed sidewalk café adjacent to the food establishment, along with any restrictions on dogs based on size or temperament; (2) Provide an entrance that does not require dogs to enter an indoor dining area or an area in which food is being stored or prepared to access the outdoor dining area or the unenclosed sidewalk café; (3) Provide patrons with waste bags and a sanitary means of disposing of waste bags; (4) Meet the requirements of section 503.1 of Title 25A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25A DCMR § 503.1), by ensuring that food employees do not care for or handle dogs; (5) Require a patron to keep the patron's dog in a carrier or on a leash at all times; and (6) Prohibit a patron from leaving the patron's dog unattended. (c) A food establishment may require a patron to take the patron's dog off the food establishment's premises or away from the food establishment's unenclosed sidewalk café. (d) Nothing in this subchapter, shall be construed to prevent live animals, as described in section 3214.2(b) and (c) of Title 25A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25A DCMR § 3214.2(b) and (c)), from accessing a food establishment.  (May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-91, § 3, 65 DCR 2639.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3 of Dining with Dogs Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-154, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10760).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of of this section, see § 3 of Dining with Dogs Temporary Act of 2017 (D.C. Law 22-38, Jan. 17, 2018, 64 DCR 12300).
DC Code § 8-2101.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 21 - Rodent Control|Subchapter I - Bureau of Rodent Control|§ 8-2101.01. Establishment of Bureau of Rodent Control

(a) There is established within the Department of Health a Bureau of Rodent Control (“Bureau”). (b) The Bureau shall be responsible for the control and elimination of rodents in the District that serve as vectors for disease, including but not limited to: (1) The treatment and baiting of public spaces for rodents; (2) The conducting of surveys of locations; and (3) The coordination of public outreach, education and enforcement efforts relating to cleanliness and rodent control.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 902, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of §§ 6-1051.1 to 6-1051.7 1981 Ed., see §§ 902 to 908 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 902 to 908 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to DC Law 6-100, the “Litter Control Administration Act of 1985;” DC Law 6-42, the “Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985;” DC Law 5-165, the “DC Air Pollution Control Act of 1984;” DC Law 13-172, the “Rodent Control Act of 2000;” and DC Law 6-126, the “Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986”, see Mayor’s Order 2002-5, February 1, 2002 ( 49 DCR 911).
DC Code § 8-2101.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 21 - Rodent Control|Subchapter I - Bureau of Rodent Control|§ 8-2101.02. Transfer of functions and duties from the Department of Public Works

All the functions, duties, property, records, and personnel associated with the control and elimination of rodents now under the authority of the Department of Public Works are transferred to the Bureau.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 903, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 8-2101.01. For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 902 to 908 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 8-2103.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 21 - Rodent Control|Subchapter II - Rodent Abatement Program|§ 8-2103.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Abate” means removing rodent infestations by eliminating or rodent-proofing rodent food sources, eliminating rodent nesting areas, rodent-proofing building entry ways, and poisoning or trapping existing rodent populations. (2) “Debris” means any of the following: (A) Construction or demolition waste that is not stored in a rodent-proof container and not removed after 14 days or longer; (B) Yard waste and branches that are not bundled and set out for waste collection, but not yard waste placed in a properly maintained compost pile; and (C) Fire wood that is stored next to a building or left in loose piles on the ground, but not fire wood that is stored away from buildings and at least 18 inches above the ground or in a rodent-proof building. (3) “Grease” means used cooking oil, vegetable oil, shortening, margarine or any other used fat or oil used for cooking, frying or baking intended for recycling or disposal. (4) “Harborage” means rodent infestation or providing food or nesting areas for rodents, which may be identified by the presence of burrows, droppings, tracks, runways, gnawings, urine stains, odor, live or dead rodents, nests, and rodent gnawed food. (5) “Hardware cloth” means galvanized metal cloth or netting with small diameter holes used to prevent rodents from entering buildings. (6) “Rodent-proof” or “rodent-proofing” includes: (A) Heavy duty plastic or metal containers with tightly-fitting lids fastened to the container; and (B) Using hardware cloth to seal building openings.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 904, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 902 to 908 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 8-2103.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 21 - Rodent Control|Subchapter II - Rodent Abatement Program|§ 8-2103.02. Rodent Control Fund. [Expired]

Expired.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 905, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 902 to 908 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). Editor's Notes Pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, this section expired on September 30, 2002.
DC Code § 8-2103.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 21 - Rodent Control|Subchapter II - Rodent Abatement Program|§ 8-2103.03. Disbursements from the Fund. [Expired]

Expired.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 906, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 902 to 908 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). Editor's Notes Pursuant to subsection (f) of this section, this section expired on September 30, 2002.
DC Code § 8-2103.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 21 - Rodent Control|Subchapter II - Rodent Abatement Program|§ 8-2103.04. Corrective actions

(a) Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Bureau may undertake actions to correct certain health hazards that have resulted from the harborage of rodents, including cleanup, abatement, and preventive measures, if the following conditions exist: (1) The District needs to take an action in order to protect human health; (2) One or more of the following conditions exist: (A) The action is required to protect public space; (B) No person can be found who is the owner of the property in question, and is capable of proper implementation of the required corrective action within 30 days of the posting of notice on the property in question that violation of this subtitle has occurred, or shorter period if so determined by the Mayor as may be necessary to protect human health; (C) A situation exists that requires immediate action by the Mayor to protect human health; or (D) The responsible party has failed or refused to comply within 30 days of a mayoral order for compliance. (b) If the District incurs costs for undertaking any corrective or enforcement action to abate rodent infestation, rodent harborage, or rodent food sources, all parties found to be liable by the Mayor shall be jointly and severally liable to the District government for the costs incurred by the District. In addition to any other enforcement action, the Mayor may assess any reasonable costs for correcting the condition and any related expenses as a tax against the property, carry the tax on the regular tax rolls, and collect the tax in the same manner as real estate taxes are collected.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 907, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 902 to 908 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 8-2103.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 21 - Rodent Control|Subchapter II - Rodent Abatement Program|§ 8-2103.05. Rodent harborage prohibited

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit the accumulation of debris on public or private property or cause or permit weeds or grass to grow to a height of 8 inches or more on private property which they own. (b) Upon the transfer or change in occupancy of any real property, the owner of the property shall inspect the property for signs of rodent harborage. If signs of past rodent harborage are found, all rodent entryways shall be sealed with hardware cloth or another appropriate material to prevent re-infestation. If an active infestation is found, all rodent entryways shall be sealed with hardware cloth or other appropriate material, and the infestation shall be abated. (c) Any person violating subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall abate the condition causing rodent harborage within 14 days of notification of the violation from the Mayor. Any abatement of existing rodent populations shall be performed by a licensed and certified pest controller. Any person who fails to abate the condition causing rodent harborage shall be liable to arrest and upon conviction shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine for each offense not to exceed $10,000, or shall be imprisoned for a period not to exceed 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the court. (d) Civil fines, penalties and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of this subtitle, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infractions shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 908, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 902 to 908 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Title IX of D.C. Law 13-172, the “Rodent Control Act of 2000”, see Mayor’s Order 2001-21, February 2, 2001 ( 48 DCR 1362).
DC Code § 8-2131.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-2131.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Abate” means to eliminate a public health nuisance, or to reduce the degree or intensity of a public health nuisance. (2) “District” means the District of Columbia. (3) “Person” means any individual; partnership; corporation, including a government corporation; trust association; firm; joint stock company; organization; commission; the District or federal government; or any other entity. (4) “Property” means land, including any water thereon, and improvements to land. (5) “Public health nuisance” means: (A) Any property, including water, that supports the development, attraction, or harborage of vectors; (B) Any property that has a vessel, container, or other structure holding water that provides a breeding place for vectors; or (C) Any activity that supports the development, attraction, or harborage of vectors, or that facilitates the introduction or spread of vectors. (6) “Vector” means any animal capable of transmitting the causative agent of human or animal disease or capable of producing human discomfort or injury, including mosquitoes, flies, mites, ticks, or other arthropods.  (May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 2, 51 DCR 3683.)
DC Code § 8-2131.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-2131.02. Prohibited activities

(a) No person shall: (1) Cause or allow the open dumping of any tire; (2) Cause or allow the open burning of any tire; (3) Cause or allow the storage of any tire unless the owner or operator of the property where the tire is stored takes measures to prevent the tire from accumulating water by covering or altering the tire; or (4) Cause or allow a tire to be used in playground equipment unless the tire is altered to prevent the accumulation of water. (b) No person shall cause or allow standing water on property unless the person takes measures to prevent the breeding or harborage of vectors, including the following: (1) Draining or replacing water frequently enough to prevent vector breeding; (2) Keeping swimming pools and other open waters used for bathing or swimming sufficiently chlorinated to prevent vector larva from hatching; (3) Covering water-bearing containers with fine netting to prevent access by vectors; or (4) Applying larvicide to the standing water.  (May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 3, 51 DCR 3683.)