District Of Columbia § 8-1821.01 - Commercial animal breeder license.
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§ 8-1821.01. Commercial animal breeder license.
8-1821.01Within 180 days of December 5, 2008, the Mayor shall establish licensure requirements for commercial animal breeders in the District of Columbia, which shall include:
Licensing fees;
Standards for the care and management of animals; and
Facility inspection requirements.
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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