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2019 District of Columbia Code
Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
Chapter 10 - Cruelty to Animals.
§ 22–1013. Definitions.
Universal Citation: DC Code § 22–1013 (2019)
In §§ 22-1001 to 22-1009, inclusive, and § 22-1011, the word “animals” or “animal” shall be held to include all living and sentient creatures (human beings excepted), and the words “owner,” “persons,” and “whoever” shall be held to include corporations and incorporated companies as well as individuals.
(Aug. 23, 1871, Leg. Assem., p. 138, ch. 106, § 12; June 25, 1892, 27 Stat. 60, ch. 135, § 3.)
Prior Codifications1981 Ed., § 22-813.
1973 Ed., § 22-813.
Section ReferencesThis section is referenced in § 22-1006.
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