When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Department - the Department of Human Services of the District of Columbia.
Director - the Director of the Department of Human Services of the District of Columbia.
Mayor - the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or the Mayor's designated representative.
Veterinarian - a person currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine or any branch of medicine under the Act of February 1, 1907, as amended. (D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. §§ 3 -501 to 3-517, 3-531 to 3-542)
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-J399