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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Upon conviction for a violation of §§ 22-1001, 22-1002, 22-1012.01, 22-1012.02, or 22-1012.03:
(1) The person shall, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, forfeit the animal whose treatment was the basis of the conviction to the custody of the Washington Humane Society; and
(2) A judge may order that the person shall not:
(A) Work in any capacity that requires the person to be in contact with an animal, including a commercial boarding or training establishment, shelter, animal control facility, pet shop, grooming facility, commercial breeder service, veterinary hospital, animal clinic, animal welfare society, or other nonprofit organization incorporated for the purpose of providing welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals; or
(B) Harbor, own, possess or exercise control over an animal, reside in a household where any animals are present, or engage in an occupation, whether paid or unpaid, or participate in a volunteer position at any establishment where animals are present.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division IV. Criminal Law and Procedure and Prisoners. § 22-1012.04. Additional penalties. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-iv-criminal-law-and-procedure-and-prisoners/dc-code-sect-22-1012-04/
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