For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “commercial guard dog” means any dog trained to guard, protect, patrol, or defend any commercial premises.
CREDIT(S)
(Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 401, 55 DCR 9186.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
Law 17-281, the “Animal Protection Amendment Act of 2008”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 17-89 which was referred to the Committees on Health and Public Safety and Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 1, 2008, and July 15, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 4, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-493 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-281 became effective on December 5, 2008.