§ 44-1508. Authority to prevent cruelty to children.

Current through October 23, 2012

The Washington Humane Society is authorized to extend its operations to the protection of children as well as animals from cruelty and abuse. In pursuance thereof the said Society may cause its proper officers or agents to prefer complaints, before any court in the District of Columbia having jurisdiction, for the violation of any law relating to or affecting the protection of children in said District, and by its proper attorney may aid in bringing the facts before such court in any proceeding taken.

                
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(Feb. 13, 1885, 23 Stat. 302, ch. 58, § 1.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 32-908.

1973 Ed., § 32-208.