District Of Columbia § 8-2003 - Examination of horses.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 8-2003 — Examination of horses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-2003. Examination of horses.
8-2003The owner, operator, or custodian of each horse engaged in the horse-drawn carriage trade shall have the horse examined by a licensed veterinarian at intervals of not more than 12 months.
The examinations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
The general physical condition of the horse;
An inspection of the eyes, teeth, legs, hooves, shoes, and cardiovascular system of the horse;
The stamina and physical ability of the horse to engage in the horse-drawn carriage trade;
An inspection for a recurrence of prior injuries; and
An inspection for disease or other deficiencies.
The examination shall include a certification from the licensed veterinarian that the horse is physically fit to engage in the horse-drawn carriage trade and is free of any disease or internal parasites. The certification shall be entered on the identification card provided for in [].
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8-2003 ("Examination of horses.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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