General prohibitions.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, maintain, open, or establish a veterinary facility within the District without first having obtained a license from the Mayor. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a veterinarian licensed in the District to hold a license for a veterinary facility. (c) This section shall not apply to a facility or agency operated by the federal government or the District.