District of Columbia Official Code 2001 Edition. Division I. Government of District. Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection. Subtitle E. Animal Control and Protection. Chapter 18. Animal Control. Subchapter V. Classroom Animals.

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Primary Citation:  DC CODE § 8-1851.01 to .02 Country of Origin:  United States Last Checked:  Date Adopted:  Historical: 

Summary:

 

§ 8-1851.01. Animals kept in schools.

Only animals of appropriate size and temperament suitable to a classroom environment shall be introduced into the classroom. Use of such animals shall be for instructional purposes only.

CREDIT(S)

(Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 501, 55 DCR 9186.)

 

§ 8-1851.02. Care of classroom animals.

(a) Animals kept in schools shall be provided sufficient food and water, be cared for in a safe and humane manner, and remain in schools during holidays only if provided adequate care.

(b) Animals no longer needed in the classroom should be adopted out to a suitable home or given to a local humane organization for adoption.

CREDIT(S)

(Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 502, 55 DCR 9186.)


 
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