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Subchapter I - General Provisions
§ 8–2201. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Animal...
§ 8–2202. Wildlife control service providers - (a) A wildlife control services provider shall recommend and employ...
§ 8–2203. Notice to clients - Before undertaking any control measures, a wildlife control services provider...
§ 8–2204. Wildlife control operator license - (a) The Department shall implement a licensing program for wildlife...
§ 8–2205. General wildlife control operator license conditions - (a) To obtain a wildlife control operator license, an applicant...
§ 8–2206. Control of specific species - (a) The use of any toxicant to control pigeons, European...
§ 8–2207. Service records and annual reports - (a) A wildlife control operator shall maintain records of all...
§ 8–2208. Suspension or revocation of license - (a) The Department may suspend or revoke the license of...
§ 8–2209. Fees - (a) The Mayor shall establish a schedule of fees for...
§ 8–2210. Complaints - The Department shall keep a record of any written or...
§ 8–2211. Enforcement - (a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5...
§ 8–2212. Applicability. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 13, 57...
Subchapter II - Game and Fish
§ 8–2221.01. Prohibition and control of net fishing in Potomac River. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.02. Catching and killing bass. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.03. “Person” defined; sale of bass prohibited. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.04. Sale and possession of shad or herring. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.05. Sale of small striped bass. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.06. Use of explosives and drugs in fishing prohibited. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.07. Penalties. [Transferred] - Transferred. 2001 Ed., §§ 22-4307. For present law, see §...
§ 8–2221.08. Confiscation of fishing equipment used in violation of the law. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.09. Sale and possession of woodcocks. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.10. Sale and possession of squirrels, rabbits. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.11. Sale and possession of wild ducks, wild geese, brant, snipe or plover. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.12. Sale and possession of water-rail or ortolan, reed bird and certain game birds. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.13. Sale and possession of deer meat. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.14. Catching, exposing for sale, or possession of wild birds. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.15. Trapping, netting or ensnaring waterfowl. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.16. Inspection of premises to detect violation of game laws. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.17. Trespassing for purposes of hunting. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.18. Shooting or having guns in possession on a Sunday. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.19. Killing or capturing game beyond District jurisdiction. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.20. Compensation for persons securing convictions under game laws. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.21. Killing game birds and permits therefor. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.22. Hunting squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits without a permit. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.23. Killing of English sparrow or wild animal suffering from disease or injury. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.24. Hunting or disbursing of ducks, geese, and waterfowl . [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.25. Sale, possession, or purchase of certain types of birds prohibited. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.26. License for certain scientific purposes. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.27. Sale of birds raised in captivity or for propagation. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...
§ 8–2221.28. Council’s authority with respect to wild animals, fishing licenses, and migratory birds; exception; “wild animals” defined - The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to...
§ 8–2221.29. Inspection of business or vocational establishments requiring a license or permit or any vehicle, boat, market box, market stall or cold storage plant, during business hours - Authorized officers and employees of the government of the United...
§ 8–2221.30. Seizure of hunting and fishing equipment; sale at public auction and disposal of proceeds; disposal of property not sold at auction; payment of valid liens after sale - (a) All rifles, shotguns, ammunition, bows, arrows, traps, seines, nets,...
§ 8–2221.31. Penalties; prosecutions - (a) Any person convicted of violating any provision of this...
§ 8–2221.32. Delegation of functions by Secretary of the Interior and Mayor; Council to make regulations; “Mayor” and “Secretary of the Interior” defined - (a) The Secretary of the Interior and the Mayor, respectively,...
§ 8–2221.33. Existing authority of Secretary of the Interior not impaired - Nothing in this chapter or in any regulation promulgated by...
Subchapter III - Fishing
Part A - Authorizing Fishing Licensure by Private Entities
§ 8–2231.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) "Covered...
§ 8–2231.02. Fishing licensure by covered establishments - (a) The Mayor may sell licenses and licensure endorsements for...
§ 8–2231.03. Denial, revocation, or suspension of authorization - (a) The Mayor may deny, revoke, or suspend an authorization...
§ 8–2231.04. Voluntary cessation of sales - (a) An authorized covered establishment shall notify the Mayor, in...
§ 8–2231.05. Administrative appeals - A covered establishment aggrieved by an action of the Mayor...
§ 8–2231.06. Rules; enforcement - (a) The Mayor, pursuant Chapter 5 of Title 2, may...
Part B - Establishing and Clarifying Fishing Authorities
§ 8–2231.11. Allowable fishing gear types - (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the Mayor may authorize and...
§ 8–2231.12. Fish consumption advisory - The Mayor may publish, based on scientific analysis of the...