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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 25. FOOD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE FACILITIES |
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SubTilte 25-J. ANIMAL WELFARE AND FACILITY REGULATIONS |
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Chapter 25-J3. ANIMALS, PET SHOPS, AND ANIMAL HOSPITALS |
Section 25-J310. TURTLES: SALES
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310.1No person shall sell or offer for sale or distribution to the public, turtles or viable turtle eggs unless, prior to the transaction, proof is filed with the Director that the turtles or turtle eggs come from a lot which has been certified to be free from the bacteria of the salmonella and Arizona genera, in accordance with procedures outlined in Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
310.2It shall be the duty and obligation of all persons selling or offering for sale or distribution turtles or viable turtle eggs at wholesale to provide the retail dealer with the certificate of proof required in § 710.1 regarding the lot of turtles which is then the subject of sale.
310.3It shall be the duty of all wholesale and retail dealers to maintain turtle storage and display facilities free from the bacteria of the salmonella and Arizona genera.
310.4The following warning notice shall be posted conspicuously at every display of turtles for retail sale or distribution or where the public may handle turtles, unless the requirement is waived in writing by the Director:
CAUTION: TURTLES MAY TRANSMIT BACTERIA CAUSING DISEASE IN HUMANS.
310.5Because turtles may transmit bacteria causing disease in humans, the turtle owner shall do the following:
(a)Wash hands thoroughly after handling turtles or material in a turtle bowl;
(b)Prevent water or any other items from a turtle bowl from coming in contact with food or other areas where food is prepared; and
(c)Ensure that these precautions are followed by children or others handling turtles.
310.6No person shall sell or offer for sale or distribution to the public turtle food unless the turtle food is free of the bacteria of the salmonella and Arizona genera.
310.7The provisions of this section shall not apply to turtles offered for sale, or distributed for bona fide educational, zoological, medical, scientific, or exhibition purposes, other than use as pets.