Title 8 — Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.
43 chapters · 625 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 8-1901 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1)(A) “Dangerous dog” means any dog that without provocation: (i) Causes a serious injury to a person or domestic animal; or (ii) Engages in behavior described in paragraph (4)(A)(i) of this section subsequent to having been determined…
D.C. Code § 8-1902 Determination of a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog
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(a) The Mayor is authorized to conduct an investigation and make a determination as to whether a dog is a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog. In determining whether a dog is a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog, the Mayor shall consider all evidence obtained or presented …
D.C. Code § 8-1903 Consequences of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog determination
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(a) If the Mayor determines that a dog is a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog, the owner shall comply with the requirements of §§ 8-1904 and 8-1905 and any other special security or care requirements the Mayor may establish. (b) If a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog ha…
D.C. Code § 8-1904 Dangerous dog and potentially dangerous dog registration requirements
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(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 …
D.C. Code § 8-1905 Dangerous dog and potentially dangerous dog owner responsibilities
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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 res…
D.C. Code § 8-1906 Penalties
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(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…
D.C. Code § 8-1907 Annual dangerous dog licensing drive; educational program
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(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 exist…
D.C. Code § 8-1908 Rules
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The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.