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DC Code § 8-1904 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 19 - Dangerous Dogs|§ 8-1904. Dangerous dog and potentially dangerous dog registration requirements

(a) The Mayor shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of a potentially dangerous dog if the owner establishes to the satisfaction of the Mayor that: (1) The owner of the potentially dangerous dog is 18 years of age or older; (2) A valid license has been issued for the potentially dangerous dog pursuant to District law; (3) The potentially dangerous dog has current vaccinations; (4) The owner has a proper enclosure, as determined by the Mayor, to confine the potentially dangerous dog; (5) The owner has paid an annual fee in an amount to be determined by the Mayor, in addition to regular dog licensing fees, to register the potentially dangerous dog; (6) The potentially dangerous dog has been spayed or neutered; (7) The potentially dangerous dog has been implanted with a microchip containing owner identification information; and (8) The owner has written permission of the property owner, if the dog owner is not the property owner, and from a homeowner’s association, if appropriate, to house the dog on the premises where the dog will be kept. (b) The Mayor shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of a dangerous dog if the owner, in addition to satisfying the requirements for registration of a potentially dangerous dog pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, establishes to the satisfaction of the Mayor that the owner of the dangerous dog has posted on the premises a clearly visible, printed warning sign, in type that is readable from not less than 50 feet, that there is a dangerous dog on the property, and that includes a conspicuous warning symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog.  (Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 5, 35 DCR 4787; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 105(d), 55 DCR 9186.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1021.4. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1903, § 8-1905, and § 8-1906. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-281 rewrote the section. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of a § 6-1021.4a, see § 2(e) of the Pit Bull and Rottweiler Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-257, April 16, 1996, 43 DCR 2156). For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(e) of the Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-351, August 12, 1996, 43 DCR 4553). For temporary addition of a § 6-1024.4a 1981 Ed., see § 3(f) of the Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-351, August 12, 1996, 43 DCR 4553).
DC Code § 8-1905 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 19 - Dangerous Dogs|§ 8-1905. Dangerous dog and potentially dangerous dog owner responsibilities

It shall be unlawful to: (1) Keep a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog without a valid certificate of registration issued under § 8-1904; (2) Permit a potentially dangerous dog to be outside a proper enclosure unless the potentially dangerous dog is under the control of a responsible person and restrained by a chain or leash, not exceeding 4 feet in length; (3) Fail to maintain a dangerous dog exclusively on the owner’s property except for medical treatment or examination. When removed from the owner’s property for medical treatment or examination, the dangerous dog shall be caged or under the control of a responsible person and muzzled and restrained with a chain or leash, not exceeding 4 feet in length. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dangerous dog or interfere with its vision or respiration, but shall prevent it from biting any human being or animal; (4) Fail to notify the Mayor within 24 hours if a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog is on the loose, is unconfined, has attacked another domestic animal, has attacked a human being, has died, has been sold, or has been given away. If the potentially dangerous or dangerous dog has been sold or given away, the owner shall also provide the Mayor with the name, address, and telephone number of the new owner of the potentially dangerous or dangerous dog; (5) Fail to surrender a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog to the Mayor for safe confinement pending disposition of the case when there is a reason to believe that the potentially dangerous or dangerous dog poses a threat to public safety; (6) Fail to comply with any special security or care requirements for a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog the Mayor may establish pursuant to § 8-1903; or (7) Remove a dangerous dog from the District without written permission from the Mayor.  (Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 6, 35 DCR 4787; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 105(e), 55 DCR 9186.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1021.5. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1903 and § 8-1906. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-281 rewrote the section.
DC Code § 8-1906 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 19 - Dangerous Dogs|§ 8-1906. Penalties

(a) An owner of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog who violates the provisions of § 8-1904 or § 8-1905 shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and be subject to a fine not to exceed $500, imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both for a first offense, and a fine not to exceed $1,000, imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both for a second or subsequent offense. Prosecutions for violations of § 8-1904 or § 8-1905 pursuant to this subsection shall be brought in the name of the District of Columbia in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. (b) An owner of a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog that causes serious injury to or kills a human being or a domestic animal without provocation shall be fined up to $10,000. (c) A violation of this chapter shall be a civil infraction for purposes of Chapter 18 of Title 2. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or the rules issued under authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infractions shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. (d) The fines set forth in this section shall not be limited by § 22-3571.01.  (Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 7 (a)-(c), 35 DCR 4787; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 105(f), 55 DCR 9186; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 113(b), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1021.6. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-281 rewrote subsec. (a); and, in subsec. (b), substituted “potentially dangerous or dangerous dog” for “dangerous dog”. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “(a) An owner of a dangerous dog who violates the provisions of §§ 8-1904 and 8-1905 shall be fined up to $300 for the first offense and up to $500 for each subsequent offense.” The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added (d). Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(f) of the Pit Bull and Rottweiler Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-257, April 16, 1996, 43 DCR 2156). For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(g) of the Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-351, August 12, 1996, 43 DCR 4553). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 113(b) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 8-1907 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 19 - Dangerous Dogs|§ 8-1907. Annual dangerous dog licensing drive; educational program

(a) The Mayor shall conduct an annual dangerous dog licensing drive in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (b) Within 180 days of October 18, 1988, the Mayor shall implement an educational campaign for the public on provisions of this chapter and existing laws concerning animal control.  (Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 8, 35 DCR 4787.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1021.7.
DC Code § 8-1908 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 19 - Dangerous Dogs|§ 8-1908. Rules

The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 10, 35 DCR 4787.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1021.8.
DC Code § 8-2003 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2003. Examination of horses

(a) The owner, operator, or custodian of each horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall have the horse examined by a licensed veterinarian at intervals of not more than 12 months. (b) The examinations shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) The general physical condition of the horse; (2) An inspection of the eyes, teeth, legs, hooves, shoes, and cardiovascular system of the horse; (3) The stamina and physical ability of the horse to engage in the horse-drawn carriage trade; (4) An inspection for a recurrence of prior injuries; and (5) An inspection for disease or other deficiencies. (c) The examination shall include a certification from the licensed veterinarian that the horse is physically fit to engage in the horse-drawn carriage trade and is free of any disease or internal parasites. The certification shall be entered on the identification card provided for in § 8-2005 [§ 8-2004].  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 4, 38 DCR 207; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 16(a), 40 DCR 6311.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1033.
DC Code § 8-2004 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2004. Identification card

(a) The owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall have available for immediate inspection by the Mayor or his or her designee, a police officer, or an animal control officer at all times when a horse is on any street or public byway in the District, an identification card as defined in § 8-2001(9). (b) In an instance where the owner rents, hires, or places the horse in the care or custody of another person, he or she shall provide that person with the identification card required by subsection (a) of this section. (c) The Mayor shall certify the identification card following an examination of the horse by a licensed veterinarian.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 5, 38 DCR 207.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1034. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-2003.
DC Code § 8-2005 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2005. Care and use of horses in horse-drawn carriage trade

(a) An owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall: (1) Not use, work, drive, ride, or require labor from a horse for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period; (2) Provide for adequate rest periods for a horse during the 8 hours of use; (3) Provide the horse with food and drinking water from a clean container of sufficient size and in good condition during the regular intervals during the 8 hours of use; (4) Drape the body of the horse from forelegs to hind legs with a warm covering during times of cold or inclement weather; (5) Park the horse in an area of shade whenever practicable during rest periods; (6) Not overdrive or overload a horse as evidenced by physical stress, strain, or exhaustion of the horse; and (7) Not beat or prod a horse to maintain a fast gait in any way that will cause pain or injury to the horse. (b) An owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall not use a horse to draw a carriage unless: (1) The horse is in good health in accordance with standards established by the Mayor by rule; (2) The horse weighs at least 1,100 pounds; and (3) The hooves of the horse are properly shod and trimmed utilizing rubber compound shoes on the front 2 hooves and either rubber or open steel borium cork tip shoes on the 2 rear hooves.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 6, 38 DCR 207; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 16(b), 40 DCR 6311.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1035. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-2003.
DC Code § 8-2006 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2006. Carriage and equipment

(a) An owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall: (1) Provide that the carriage used is in good operating condition, the axles are well-greased, and that all operating mechanisms are in good working order; (2) Provide that the carriage is equipped with hydraulic brakes in good working condition and set in a locked position when the carriage is not in motion; (3) Provide that the saddle, harness, shoes, bridle, and any other equipment for the horse fits properly, is in good working condition, and shall not cause injury or pain to the horse; (4) Not use curb bits, twisted wire, twisted wire snaffles, spurs, bucking straps, flank straps, or similar devices; (5) Inspect daily, all horses and all equipment at the time of departure from and return to the stable; and (6) Provide that all horses are equipped with a diaper that is constructed of a sturdy material and is properly fitted to the horse to ensure comfort. (b) No carriage engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall be driven or operated on a public street or byway of the District unless the owner or operator of the carriage has obtained a valid registration and metal license plate issued by the Mayor pursuant to a procedure and fees established by the Mayor by rule. (c) A carriage used in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall: (1) Have conspicuously displayed on the rear of the carriage at all times a valid license plate provided for in subsection (b) of this section; (2) Be equipped with a slow-moving vehicle emblem to be attached to the rear of the carriage; (3) Be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition; (4) Not drive or transport more than 6 passengers at 1 time, excluding the driver or operator of the carriage; (5) Not drive or transport any person when a person other than a licensed-driver or an apprenticed-driver is seated in the driver’s seat of the carriage; and (6) Not have any legend, slogan, logo, or other exterior sign on the carriage, other than its legal license plates and the name and telephone number of the horse-drawn carriage in letters not to exceed 3 inches in height. (d) The Mayor may, by rule, establish additional inspection requirements for a carriage and other equipment used in the horse-drawn carriage trade.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 7, 38 DCR 207.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1036.
DC Code § 8-2007 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2007. Weather conditions

(a) An owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall not drive, use, or work a horse on a public street or byway in the District: (1) During periods when the temperature exceeds 89 degrees Fahrenheit, as determined and announced by the National Weather Service; (2) During periods when the temperature is below 25 degrees Fahrenheit, as determined and announced by the National Weather Service; (3) During periods when it is snowing; or (4) During other periods determined by the Mayor by rule as being dangerous or unsuitable. (b) A horse in use at the time described in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section, shall be immediately returned by its owner, operator, or custodian by the most direct route to a stable.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 8, 38 DCR 207.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1037.
DC Code § 8-2008 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2008. Stables

(a) The owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall house, quarter, or maintain a horse in a lighted, clean, dry, and properly ventilated stable in which the horse shall be able to turn around easily in a stall. (b) The owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall clean the stall in which a horse is housed, quartered, or maintained daily and shall provide sufficient bedding of straw, shavings, or other suitable hygienic material that shall be changed as often as necessary to maintain it in a clean and dry condition. (c) The owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall provide the stall in which the horse is housed, quartered, or maintained with clean, fresh water and with an adequate and substantial daily supply of hay and grain that is free from contamination and mold to meet the normal daily feeding requirements for the condition, size, and work schedule of the horse. (d) The owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall provide each stall with a clean block of salt at all times and with blankets for the horse during cold weather periods as necessary. (e) The full name, current business address, and business and home telephone numbers of the owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade, and the owner or operator of the stable, shall be legibly stenciled and conspicuously displayed, in at least 2-inch lettering, on the exterior of the stable entrance for emergency purposes.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 9, 38 DCR 207.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1038.
DC Code § 8-2009 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2009. Loading

All horses shall be loaded or unloaded for transport in horse loading zones as designated by the Mayor.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 10, 38 DCR 207.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1039.
DC Code § 8-2010 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2010. Sick or injured horses

(a) The owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade that is in pain, sick, diseased, lame, or injured shall take action to obtain immediate veterinary treatment, care, and attention for the horse. (b) An injured, sick, diseased, or lame horse shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of except in a humane manner. (c) No person shall drive, use, or work an injured, sick, diseased, or lame horse in the horse-drawn carriage trade.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 11, 38 DCR 207.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1040.
DC Code § 8-2011 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2011. Maintenance of records

(a) The owner or operator of a horse-drawn carriage trade shall maintain or require his or her driver to maintain a daily record of travel for each carriage used, which shall include: (1) The name of the driver; (2) The driver’s license number; (3) The horse-drawn carriage trade license number; (4) The identification card number of the horse that hauls or pulls the carriage; (5) The date; (6) The hours of operation; (7) The specific location, time, and number of passengers for each ride in the carriage; (8) The rest, water, and feeding times for the horse; and (9) A description of any and all traffic accidents. (b) The owner or operator of a horse-drawn carriage trade shall maintain a complete log of all records at his or her place of business.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 12, 38 DCR 207.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1041.
DC Code § 8-2012 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2012. Penalties

(a) A person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined up to $300 for the 1st offense and up to $500 for each subsequent offense. (b) Any owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade who causes serious intentional injury to the horse by neglect or inhumane treatment shall be fined up to $2,500. (c) A violation of this chapter shall be a civil infraction for purposes of Chapter 18 of Title 2. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or the rules issued under authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 13, 38 DCR 207; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 16(c), 40 DCR 6311.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1042.
DC Code § 8-2013 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages|§ 8-2013. Rules

(a) Within 120 days of March 7, 1991, the Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. (b) The proposed rules shall establish travel routes for and boundaries of the operation of the horse-drawn carriage trade. (c) The proposed rules shall establish an appropriate level of liability insurance coverage for the owner or operator of a horse-drawn carriage trade. (d) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.  (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 14, 38 DCR 207.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1043.