The DC Code: § 8-1803 Vaccinations.

a

An owner who has a dog over the age of 4 months shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies and distemper. Pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor, an owner of a cat over the age of 4 months shall have that cat vaccinated against rabies.

b

The Mayor shall provide a free anti-rabies vaccination clinic annually.

Historical and Statutory

Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1003. 1973 Ed., § 6-2403. Legislative History of Laws For legislative history of D.C. Law 3-30, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 8-1801. Law 4-199, the "Christmas Tree Act of 1982," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 4-427, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 16, 1982, and December 14, 1982, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 28, 1982, it was assigned Act No. 4-283 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under Law 3-30, see Mayor's Order 83-206, August 2, 1983. DC CODE § 8-1803 Current through December 11, 2012

Credits

(Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 4, 26 DCR 765; Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-199, § 4(a), 30 DCR 119.)