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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
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Chapter 17-29. ANIMAL FACILITIES |
Section 17-2999. DEFINITIONS
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2999.1As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed:
Act - the District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Practice Act of 1982, D.C. Law 4-171, D.C. Code §§2-2701 to 2-2737 (1988 Repl. Vol.).
Animal facility - fixed or mobile establishment, veterinary hospital, animal hospital, or premises wherein the practice of veterinary medicine or any part thereof is performed, including a mobile clinic.
Board - the District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Examiners for the District of Columbia, established by the Act.
Director - the Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, or the Director's designee.
License - a license to operate an animal facility under this chapter.
Licensee - a person holding a license.
Mobile clinic - an ambulatory facility used in the practice of veterinary medicine.
Veterinarian - a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under the Act and accordance with chapter 28 of Title 17 DCMR