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2019 District of Columbia Code
Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
Chapter 10 - Cruelty to Animals.
§ 22–1011. Neglect of sick or disabled animals.
Universal Citation: DC Code § 22–1011 (2019)
If any maimed, sick, infirm, or disabled animal shall fail to receive proper food or shelter from said owner or person in charge of the same for more than 5 consecutive hours, such person shall, for every such offense, be punished in the same manner provided in § 22-1001.
(Aug. 23, 1871, Leg. Assem., p. 138, ch. 106, § 10; June 25, 1892, 27 Stat. 60, ch. 135, § 4.)
Prior Codifications1981 Ed., § 22-811.
1973 Ed., § 22-811.
Section ReferencesThis section is referenced in § 22-1012 and § 22-1013.
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