D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1577

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 19-1577 - WILDLIFE PROTECTION: PROHIBITED METHODS OF CONTROL
1577.1

The Department may prohibit the use of toxicants on wildlife, where it is determined that the wildlife can be reasonably controlled using less harmful methods.

1577.2

The use of any toxicant to control pigeons, European starlings, or house sparrows shall be prohibited.

1577.3

The use of sticky or glue traps to control any wildlife is prohibited.

1577.4

Leg-hold and other body-gripping traps, body-crushing traps, snares, or harpoon-type traps shall not be used to control any wildlife.

1577.5

Wildlife shall not be kept in captivity longer than thirty-six (36) hours unless specifically authorized in writing by the Department.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1577

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 6084 (4/22/2016)