District Of Columbia § 8-1808.01 - Dog parks.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 8-1808.01 — Dog parks., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-1808.01. Dog parks.
8-1808.01The Mayor is authorized to establish dog parks on District-owned parkland in which a dog under the verbal command of a responsible adult may exercise off-leash.
A dog park shall be completely enclosed by a fence and gate, both no less than 5 feet in height.
The Mayor, pursuant to , shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section. The rules shall:
Establish procedures for selecting a site for establishment of a dog park, which shall include notice to the public and an opportunity for public comment; and
Establish procedures for the operation, maintenance, and use of a dog park, which shall include a process for enforcement of the rules and for monitoring and addressing health and environmental safety concerns.
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