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  • Bill – B24-0560 – U.S. CONGRESS (FOR 30-DAY REVIEW)

    Summary:

    The “Animal Care and Control Omnibus Amendment Act of 2022” amends Title 22 (Criminal Offenses & Penalties) amends Title 22 (Health), Chapter 7 (Animals, Pet Shops and Animal Hospitals), Section 700 (Pet Shops; General Provisions) of District of Columbia Municipal Regulations by adding a new Subsection 700.15 to restrict the sale of live mammals, amphibians, arachnids, birds, or reptiles in city pet stores.

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    U.S. CONGRESS (FOR 30-DAY REVIEW)

    Bill Action:

    ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY BY CITY COUNCIL (13-0 VOTE) ON 12/20/22 – ENACTED W/O MAYOR’S SIGNATURE ON 1/12/23 – TRANSMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR 30-DAY REVIEW ON 1/26/23 – PROJECTED LAW DATE IS 5/11/23

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