Section 24-1515. DEFINITIONS

 

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.

 

authority

Section 4(c)(1) of An Act to prevent cruelty to children or animals in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, approved June 25, 1892 (27 Stat. 61; D.C. Official Code § 22-1004(c)(1)), and Mayor’s Order 1988-16, dated January 22, 1988.

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).