District of Columbia § 8-1821.01 Commercial animal breeder license.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 8-1821.01 — Commercial animal breeder license.

District of Columbia § 8-1821.01

Title 8Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.

Ch. 18Animal Control.

Subch. IICommercial Licensing Requirement.

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D.C. Code § 8-1821.01 (2026).

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(a)Within 180 days of December 5, 2008, the Mayor shall establish licensure requirements for commercial animal breeders in the District of Columbia, which shall include:

(1)Licensing fees;

(2)Standards for the care and management of animals; and

(3)Facility inspection requirements.

(b)For the purposes of this section, the term “commercial animal breeder” means any person, firm, organization, or corporation engaged in the operation of breeding and raising more than 25 animals per year for sale or in return for consideration.

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(a) Within 180 days of December 5, 2008, the Mayor shall establish licensure requirements for commercial animal breeders in the District of Columbia, which shall include:

(1) Licensing fees;

(2) Standards for the care and management of animals; and

(3) Facility inspection requirements.

(b) For the purposes of this section, the term “commercial animal breeder” means any person, firm, organization, or corporation engaged in the operation of breeding and raising more than 25 animals per year for sale or in return for consideration.