District of Columbia § 44-1508 Authority to prevent cruelty to children.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 44-1508 — Authority to prevent cruelty to children.

District of Columbia § 44-1508

Title 44Charitable and Curative Institutions.

Ch. 15Washington Humane Society.

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D.C. Code § 44-1508 (2026).

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The Washington Humane Society is authorized to extend its operations to the protection of children as well as animals from cruelty and abuse. In pursuance thereof the said Society may cause its proper officers or agents to prefer complaints, before any court in the District of Columbia having jurisdiction, for the violation of any law relating to or affecting the protection of children in said District, and by its proper attorney may aid in bringing the facts before such court in any proceeding taken.

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The Washington Humane Society is authorized to extend its operations to the protection of children as well as animals from cruelty and abuse. In pursuance thereof the said Society may cause its proper officers or agents to prefer complaints, before any court in the District of Columbia having jurisdiction, for the violation of any law relating to or affecting the protection of children in said District, and by its proper attorney may aid in bringing the facts before such court in any proceeding taken.