D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 24-1500

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 23, June 7, 2024

Rule 24-1500 - SCOPE AND PURPOSE

1500.1

The purpose of these rules is to establish a notice and hearing process for the owner of an animal seized pursuant to section 4(b)(1) of An Act to prevent cruelty to children or animals in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, approved June 25, 1892 (27 Stat. 61 D.C.; Official Code § 22 -1004(b)(1)(2001), to contest the seizure, detention, and terms of release; the treatment of the animal; any allegation of cruelty, abandonment, or neglect; and the imposition of any lien and costs assessed for caring and providing for the animal.

1500.2

Copies of these rules shall be available from WHS upon request.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 24-1500

Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 316 (January 9, 2009)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published 56 DCR 2374 (March 27, 2009)

Authority: The City Administrator, pursuant to section 4(c)(1) of An Act to prevent cruelty to children or animals in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, approved June 25, 1892 (27 Stat. 61; D.C. Official Code § 22-1004(c)(1), and Mayor's Order 1988-16 (January 22, 1988).