{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-22-1013","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 22-1013","heading":"Definitions.","body":"In §§ 22-1001 to 22-1009, inclusive, and § 22-1011, the word “animals” or “animal” shall be held to include all living and sentient creatures (human beings excepted), and the words “owner,” “persons,” and “whoever” shall be held to include corporations and incorporated companies as well as individuals.","path":["Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.","Chapter 10. Cruelty to Animals."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-1013","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"ed4342c15451a5e2ae9250281849bf5fe6d6385b27e9bda377f979666cd1373a","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-22-1012.04","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-22-1014"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}