1515.1 For purposes of this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

“Animal” – the animal or animals seized by a WHS humane officer pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 22-1004.

“Custodial Period” – the period during which WHS maintains custody of the animal after the WHS humane officer seizes the animal pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 22-1004.

“Designee” – any WHS employee designated by the President of WHS to act on behalf of the President under any sub-chapter authorizing or requiring the President to act.

“Owner” – the record owner of the animal or animals seized by a WHS humane officer pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 22-1004.

“President” – the President of WHS

“Representative” – the individual(s) designated by the respondent to represent the respondent during the hearing process prescribed in this chapter.

“Respondent” – the owner of the animal who requests a hearing under § 1502.

“Washington Humane Society or WHS” – the entity authorized by law to protect animals from neglect or cruelty.

SOURCE: Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 316 (January 9, 2009)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published 56 DCR 2374 (March 27, 2009).