{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1803","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-1803","heading":"Vaccinations.","body":"(a)\nAn owner who has a dog over the age of 4 months shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies and distemper. Pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor, an owner of a cat over the age of 4 months shall have that cat vaccinated against rabies.\n\n(b)\nThe Mayor shall provide a free rabies vaccination clinic at least annually.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 18. Animal Control.","Subchapter I. General."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-1803","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"f2d9d677b9058edb6be1b053ab2d4ac9b4de90808d4bf09e4817726ea622fd61","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1802","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1804"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}