1. (a) The 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.

2. (b) The examinations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

   1. (1) The general physical condition of the horse;
   2. (2) An inspection of the eyes, teeth, legs, hooves, shoes, and cardiovascular system of the horse;
   3. (3) The stamina and physical ability of the horse to engage in the horse-drawn carriage trade;
   4. (4) An inspection for a recurrence of prior injuries; and
   5. (5) An inspection for disease or other deficiencies.
3. (c) 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 § 8-2005 [§ 8-2004].

History

Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-224, § 4, 38 DCR 207

Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 16(a), 40 DCR 6311

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 6-1033.