Title 8, Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.

(a) To obtain a wildlife control operator license, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; (2) Complete a wildlife control operator training class approved by the Department; (3) Pass an examination approved by the Department; (4) Pay a fee in an amount specified by …

(a) The use of any toxicant to control pigeons, European starlings, or house sparrows shall be prohibited. The Department may limit the use of toxicants on other species of wildlife where it is determined that the wildlife can be reasonably controlled using less harmful methods. …

(a) A wildlife control operator shall maintain records of all wildlife control services documenting the following information at each service call: (1) Client’s name and address; (2) Date of service; (3) Nature of the complaint; (4) Methods employed to alleviate problem; (5) Numb…

(a) The Department may suspend or revoke the license of a wildlife control operator if the applicant: (1) Violates the provisions of this chapter or the conditions of the license; or (2) Engages in fraudulent business practices. (b) The Department shall suspend or revoke the lice…

(a) The Mayor shall establish a schedule of fees for licenses issued under § 8-2204. (b) The Mayor may require reimbursement of costs for inspections, pursuant to § 8-2207.

The Department shall keep a record of any written or oral complaints lodged against a wildlife control services provider and shall document action taken by the Department in response to the complaint.

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. (b) The Mayor may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of a…