D.C. Code § 22-1011
Neglect of sick or disabled animals.
Effective Jun 25, 1892Aug. 23, 1871, Leg. Assem., p. 138, ch. 106, § 10; June 25, 1892, 27 Stat. 60, ch. 135, § 4
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.
History
Aug. 23, 1871, Leg. Assem., p. 138, ch. 106, § 10
June 25, 1892, 27 Stat. 60, ch. 135, § 4
Prior Codifications
1973 Ed., § 22-811.
1981 Ed., § 22-811.