{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1810.02","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-1810.02","heading":"Dog parks.","body":"(a)\nThe Mayor is authorized to establish dog parks on District-owned parkland in which a dog under the verbal command of a responsible adult may exercise off-leash.\n\n(b)\nA dog park shall be completely enclosed by a fence and gate, both no less than 5 feet in height.\n\n(c)\nThe Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section. The rules shall:\n(1)\nEstablish procedures for selecting a site for establishment of a dog park, which shall include notice to the public and an opportunity for public comment; and\n(2)\nEstablish procedures for the operation, maintenance, and use of a dog park, which shall include a process for enforcement of the rules and for monitoring and addressing health and environmental safety concerns.","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/8-1810.02","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"80e0dad16da1d968c078ead3b4f254f18bbc7a1c67fbadfc23f937b9659f2852","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1810.01","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1811"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}