District of Columbia Code
Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection

§ 8–1010. Multi-material recycling buy-back centers and intermediate processing facilities. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 11, 36...

§ 8–1011. Contracting authority. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 12, 36...

§ 8–1012. Compost materials use requirements. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 13, 36...

§ 8–1013. District procurement policies. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 14, 36...

§ 8–1014. Annual reporting requirements; submission of plan. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 15, 36...

§ 8–1015. Tire recycling fee. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 16, 36...

§ 8–1016. Information clearinghouse. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 17, 36...

§ 8–1017. Enforcement. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 18, 36...

§ 8–1017.01. Applicability. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 18a; as...

§ 8–1018. Rules. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 20, 36...

§ 8–1019. Minimum recycled content percentage requirements. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 22; as...

§ 8–1020. Minimum recycled content reporting requirements. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 23; as...

§ 8–1021. Application for exemption and hearing procedure. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 24; as...

§ 8–1022. Minimum recycled content surcharge. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 25; as...

§ 8–1022.01. Establishment of a Recycled Newspaper Fiber Content Advisory Task Force. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 25a; as...

§ 8–1023. Minimum recycled content rules. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 26; as...

Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery

§ 8–1031.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Back-of-house...

§ 8–1031.02. Sustainable solid waste management hierarchy - To the maximum extent practicable, the District shall direct its...

§ 8–1031.03. Mandatory source separation - (a)(1) Solid waste in the District shall be separated at...

§ 8–1031.03a. Requirements for commercial food waste - (a) All entities identified in subsection (b) of this section...

§ 8–1031.03b. Glass separation and recycling - (a) By January 1, 2022, the Mayor shall establish a...

§ 8–1031.04. Mandatory adequate waste collection - (a) A private collection property owner shall provide adequate waste...

§ 8–1031.04a. Requirements for District facilities and agencies - (a) All District facilities and agencies shall: (1) Separate waste...

§ 8–1031.05. Collector obligations - (a) A collector shall appropriately and visibly label any solid...

§ 8–1031.06. Collector registration - (a) A collector shall register with the Office of Waste...

§ 8–1031.07. Office of Waste Diversion - There is established an Office of Waste Diversion ("Office") within...

§ 8–1031.08. Interagency Waste Reduction Working Group - (a) There is established an Interagency Waste Reduction Working Group...

§ 8–1031.09. Enforcement training - The Mayor shall ensure that training designed for employees who...

§ 8–1031.10. Contract and licensing authority - (a) The Mayor may enter into a contract or agreement...

§ 8–1031.11. Solid waste disposal [and transfer] and reduction fees - (a) The Mayor shall impose: (1) A fee on the...

§ 8–1031.12. Solid Waste Diversion Fund - (a) There is established as a special fund the Solid...

§ 8–1031.12a. Home Composting Incentive Program - *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will...

§ 8–1031.12b. On-Site Composting - Owners of commercial and residential properties in the District may...

§ 8–1031.12c. On-site organic processing system acquisition grant program - (a) There is established a grant program, to be administered...

§ 8–1031.12d. Donation and Reuse Program - (a) There is established a Donation and Reuse Program ("Program"),...

§ 8–1031.12e. Variable rate pricing study and pilot. [Not Funded] - Not Funded. (Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 112e;...

§ 8–1031.13. Reporting requirements - (a) On February 28, 2016, and annually thereafter, the Mayor...

§ 8–1031.14. Rules; enforcement - (a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5...

Chapter 10B - Extended Manufacturer Responsibility for Electronic Waste

§ 8–1041.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Brand"...

§ 8–1041.02. District covered electronics waste diversion goal - In implementing this chapter, the District shall strive to divert...

§ 8–1041.03. Registration - *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will...

§ 8–1041.04. Registration and shortfall fees - (a)(1) A manufacturer that sold less than 100 units of...

§ 8–1041.05. Manufacturer responsibilities - *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will...

§ 8–1041.06. Agency responsibilities - (a) Beginning January 1, 2015, the Mayor shall work with...

§ 8–1041.07. Disposal ban - (a) Beginning January 1, 2018, no person in the District...

§ 8–1041.08. Confidential information and trade secrets - Information submitted to the Mayor pursuant to this chapter may...

§ 8–1041.09. Supervision; immunity from liability - (a) The Mayor shall supervise the implementation of this chapter...

§ 8–1041.10. Reporting requirements - (a) On June 1, 2018, and annually thereafter, the Mayor...

§ 8–1041.11. Limitation in the event of a federal program - Upon the establishment and implementation of a federal program for...

§ 8–1041.12. Rules; enforcement - (a)(1) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5...

Chapter 10C - Solid Waste Facility Permits

§ 8–1051. Definitions - For the purpose of this chapter, the term: (1) “Composting...

§ 8–1052. Open solid waste facilities prohibited - No person shall operate an open solid waste facility in...

§ 8–1053. Permits required - (a) No person shall construct or operate a solid waste...

§ 8–1054. Application for permits - (a) Applications for solid waste facility permits and permit modifications...

§ 8–1055. Reporting and operating requirements - (a) Owners and operators of solid waste facilities subject to...

§ 8–1056. Inspections - (a) The Mayor shall have the right to randomly and...

§ 8–1057. Solid waste facility charge - (a) In addition to the solid waste facility application fee...

§ 8–1058. Rulemaking - (a) The Mayor is authorized, in accordance with § 2-501...

§ 8–1059. Hearings - Any person adversely affected by an action taken pursuant to...

§ 8–1060. Remedies and penalties - (a)(1) Whenever the Mayor has reason to believe that (A)...

§ 8–1061. Solid Waste Transfer Facility Site Selection Advisory Panel established - (a) There is established the Solid Waste Transfer Facility Site...

§ 8–1062. Composition; appointment; vacancies; terms of office; compensation - (a) The Panel shall be a nonpartisan Panel composed of...

§ 8–1063. Moratorium - There shall be a moratorium on the issuance or acceptance...

Chapter 10D - Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Accountability. [Repealed] [Repealed]

§ 8–1071. Definitions. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-294, § 2, 60...

§ 8–1072. Certification. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-294, § 3, 60...

§ 8–1073. Construction and demolition recycling accountability. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-294, § 4, 60...

§ 8–1074. Rules. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-294, § 5, 60...

§ 8–1075. Revocation. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-294, § 6, 60...

§ 8–1076. Penalties. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-294, § 7, 60...

§ 8–1077. Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Fund. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-294, § 8, 60...

Chapter 11 - Multi-Material Recycling Systems. [Repealed]

§ 8–1101. Definitions. [Repealed] - Repealed. (July 25, 1987, D.C. Law 7-19, § 2, 34...

§ 8–1102. Comprehensive plan for multi-material recycling system. [Repealed] - Repealed. (July 25, 1987, D.C. Law 7-19, § 3, 34...

Chapter 12 - Hazardous Materials Study Commission. [Repealed]

§ 8–1201. Hazardous Materials Study Commission established [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-190, § 7, 35...

§ 8–1202. Reports [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-190, § 7, 35...

§ 8–1203. Appointment of commission members; compensation; priorities [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-190, § 7, 35...

§ 8–1204. Office space; supplies and services; staff [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-190, § 7, 35...

§ 8–1205. Term of Commission [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-190, § 7, 35...

Chapter 13 - Hazardous Waste Management

Subchapter I - General Provisions

§ 8–1301. Purposes and findings - (a) The purposes of this chapter are: (1) To insure...

§ 8–1302. Definitions - For purposes of this chapter: (1) The term “disposal” means...

§ 8–1303. Permits - (a) It is unlawful to own, construct, substantially alter, or...

§ 8–1304. Hazardous waste management plan - Within 6 months of the effective date of this chapter,...

§ 8–1305. Rules and regulations - (a) Within 3 months after publication of the plan required...

§ 8–1306. Variance - The Mayor may grant a variance not to exceed 180...

§ 8–1307. Inspections; analyses; right of entry; notice; posting - (a) For the purpose of enforcing this chapter or any...

§ 8–1308. Appeal procedures - Any person adversely affected by an action taken pursuant to...

§ 8–1309. Suspension and revocation of permit - (a)(1) The Mayor may suspend a permit issued in accordance...

§ 8–1310. Injunction - If the Mayor finds that any person is operating a...

§ 8–1311. Penalties - (a)(1) Whenever the Mayor has reason to believe that there...

§ 8–1312. Severability - Each separate provision of this chapter shall be deemed independent...

§ 8–1313. Dust suppression and road treatment - The use of waste, used oil, or other material, which...

§ 8–1314. Actions against guarantor - (a) Any claim arising from conduct of an owner or...

Subchapter II - Toxic Source Reduction

§ 8–1315. Hazardous waste and toxic chemical source reduction - Within 1 year from March 8, 1991, the Mayor shall:...

§ 8–1316. Identification of major generators of hazardous waste and releasers of toxic chemicals - (a) Within 180 days of March 8, 1991, the Mayor...

§ 8–1317. Annual hazardous waste and toxic chemical reports - (a) Within 270 days of March 8, 1991, and annually...

§ 8–1318. Hazardous waste and toxic chemical source reduction plans - (a) Pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor in accordance...

§ 8–1319. Establishment of a Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Release Source Reduction Fund and fee. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-64, § 21; as...

§ 8–1319.01. Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Source Reduction Fund - (a) There is established as a special fund the Hazardous...

§ 8–1320. Hazardous waste and toxic chemical fee waivers - (a) Pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor in accordance...

§ 8–1321. Confidential business information - No trade secret or commercial or financial information submitted by...

§ 8–1322. Rules - (a) Within 180 days from March 8, 1991, the Mayor...

Chapter 14 - Hazardous Materials Transportation

Subchapter I - General

§ 8–1401. Findings and purposes - The Council of the District of Columbia makes the following...

§ 8–1402. Definition - For the purposes of this chapter, the term “hazardous materials”...

§ 8–1403. Hazardous Materials Transportation Program - The Mayor shall establish a Hazardous Materials Transportation Program that...

§ 8–1403.01. Stops and inspection - To determine compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations,...

§ 8–1403.02. Consent to inspection - (a) The operation of a vehicle subject to this chapter...

§ 8–1404. Penalties - (a) Violations of this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant...

§ 8–1404.01. Reimbursements - (a) The owner of any hazardous material motor carrier that...

§ 8–1405. Rules - Within 6 months of March 16, 1989, the Mayor shall,...

Subchapter II - Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation

§ 8–1421. Findings - The Council of the District of Columbia finds that: (1)...

§ 8–1422. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Capitol...

§ 8–1423. Prohibition on shipments of hazardous materials - Except in cases of emergency, it shall be illegal in...

§ 8–1424. Permits - (a) The District Department of Transportation may issue permits authorizing...

§ 8–1425. Penalties - (a) Any person who violates § 8-1423 or rules issued...

§ 8–1426. Rules - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...

Subchapter III - Strict Liability for Release of Hazardous Materials During Transport

§ 8–1441. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Carrier”...

§ 8–1442. Strict liability for release of hazardous materials during transport - Subject only to the exclusions and limitations set forth in...

§ 8–1443. Costs recoverable by the District of Columbia - Costs recoverable by the District of Columbia under § 8-1442...

§ 8–1444. Civil action - (a) The Attorney General of [for] the District of Columbia...

§ 8–1445. Defenses to liability - There shall be no liability under § 8-1442 for a...

§ 8–1446. Punitive damages - In addition to the damages authorized elsewhere in this subchapter,...

§ 8–1447. Establishment of Hazardous Materials Reimbursement Fund - (a) There is established within the General Fund of the...

Chapter 15 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Generator Regulatory Policy

§ 8–1501. Definitions - For the purpose of this chapter, the term: (1) “Disposal”...

§ 8–1502. Reports - (a) Pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor in accordance...

§ 8–1503. Registration; fee - (a) Pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor in accordance...

§ 8–1504. Fund; assessment. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 7, 1991, D.C. Law 8-226, § 5, 38...

§ 8–1505. Citizen right of action - Any person aggrieved by the failure of a generator of...

§ 8–1506. Rules - By May 1, 1991, the Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter...

Chapter 15A - Management of Disposable Food Service Ware

§ 8–1531. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Accessory...

§ 8–1532. Prohibition on use of expanded polystyrene food service products - (a)(1) By January 1, 2016, no food service entity shall...

§ 8–1533. Compostable or recyclable disposable food service ware required - (a) A District facility, agency, and department using disposable food...

§ 8–1534. Recyclable and compostable food service ware list - No later than 180 days after December 17, 2014, the...

§ 8–1535. Exemptions and waiver. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 405, 61...

§ 8–1536. Evaluation of food service ware litter in the Anacostia River - By January 1, 2016, the Mayor shall conduct a study...

§ 8–1537. Rules; enforcement - (a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5...

Chapter 16 - Potomac River Basin Compact

§ 8–1601. Consent of Congress to compact; rights reserved by Congress - (a) The consent of Congress is hereby given to the...

§ 8–1602. Consent of Congress to amended compact; authority of Mayor of the District of Columbia; rights reserved by Congress - (a) The consent of Congress is hereby given to the...

Chapter 17 - Soil and Water Conservation

Subchapter I - Soil and Water Conservation District

§ 8–1701. Findings; declaration of policy - The Council of the District of Columbia finds and declares...

§ 8–1702. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “District...

§ 8–1703. Established - There is established the Soil and Water Conservation District as...

§ 8–1704. Composition - (a) The Soil and Water Conservation District, reestablished by §...

§ 8–1705. Chairperson; meetings; employees - (a) The Soil and Water Conservation District shall organize annually...

§ 8–1706. Citizen Advisory Committee. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Sept. 14, 1982, D.C. Law 4-143, § 7, 29...

§ 8–1707. Powers - The Soil and Water Conservation District shall discharge its powers...

§ 8–1708. Long-range resource conservation program; annual work plan - (a) The Water and Soil Conservation District shall prepare, and...

§ 8–1709. Cooperative agreements; documentary function; public hearings; annual report - (a) Appropriate United States government agencies and District of Columbia...

§ 8–1710. Participation in loan or grant - The Soil and Water Conservation District may obtain a loan...

§ 8–1711. Annual budget - The Soil and Water Conservation District shall submit to the...

§ 8–1712. Limitations on authority - Nothing in this subchapter shall authorize the Soil and Water...

§ 8–1713. Termination. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Sept. 14, 1982, D.C. Law 4-143, § 15, 29...

§ 8–1714. Terms - Each member of the Soil and Water Conservation Board appointed...

Subchapter II - Reestablishment

§ 8–1721. Soil and Water Conservation District — Reestablished - The Soil and Water Conservation District established by § 8-1703...

Chapter 17A - Natural Resources Conservation

§ 8–1731.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Critical...

§ 8–1731.02. Critical areas - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...

§ 8–1731.03. Shoreline protection - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...

§ 8–1731.04. Invasive plants and nonindigenous nuisance species - (a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5...

§ 8–1731.05. Entry and inspection - (a) To ensure compliance with this chapter, the Mayor may,...

§ 8–1731.06. Enforcement and penalties - (a) The Mayor may impose civil infraction penalties, fines, and...

§ 8–1731.07. Exception for research - (a) Notwithstanding § 8-1731.04(b) and (c), the Mayor may issue...

§ 8–1731.08. Rules - The Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2, may...

Chapter 17M - Energy Efficiency Standards

§ 8–1771.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Air...

§ 8–1771.02. Scope - (a) This chapter shall apply to the following types of...

§ 8–1771.03. Standards and implementation - (a) A new product listed in § 8-1771.02(a) shall not...

§ 8–1771.04. New and revised standards - (a) The Mayor may adopt rules to establish increased efficiency...

§ 8–1771.05. Testing, certification, labeling, and enforcement - (a) The manufacturers of products covered by this chapter shall...

§ 8–1771.05a. Protection against repeal of federal standards - (a) If any of the energy or water conservation standards...

§ 8–1771.06. Electric company purchases of distribution transformers — Public Service Commission rule - (a) For the purposes of this section, the term: (1)...

Chapter 17M-i - Commercial and Local Government Property Energy Conservation

Subchapter I - Commercial Energy Conservation

§ 8–1772.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Air...

§ 8–1772.02. Commercial property energy conservation - (a) A commercial property shall keep exterior doors and windows...

§ 8–1772.03. Penalties - (a) If the Mayor determines that a violation of this...

§ 8–1772.04. Rules - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...

Subchapter II - Building Energy Performance Standards and Benchmarking

§ 8–1772.21. Establishment of a Building Energy Performance Standard Program - (a) This section shall apply to: (1) Beginning January 1,...

§ 8–1772.22. Strategic energy management plan for District government buildings - By January 1, 2022, the Department of General Services ("DGS")...

§ 8–1772.23. Rulemaking - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...

Subchapter III - Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program

§ 8–1772.31. Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program; establishment - (a) There is established within the Department of Energy and...

§ 8–1772.32. DOEE and DSLBD; memorandum of understanding - The Department of Energy and Environment shall enter a memorandum...

§ 8–1772.33. Reporting requirements - The Department of Energy and Environment shall submit an annual...

Chapter 17N - Sustainable Energy

Subchapter I - Definitions

§ 8–1773.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Commission”...

Subchapter II - Management of Sustainable Energy Programs

§ 8–1774.01. Contract with a Sustainable Energy Utility - (a) The Mayor, by, and through DOEE, shall contract with...

§ 8–1774.02. Structure of the SEU contract - (a) The initial SEU contract shall be for a period...

§ 8–1774.03. Establishment of a Sustainable Energy Utility Advisory Board - (a) There is established a Sustainable Energy Utility Advisory Board...

§ 8–1774.04. Operations of the Sustainable Energy Utility Advisory Board - (a) Within 45 days after October 22, 2008, the Mayor,...

§ 8–1774.05. Implementation of the Sustainable Energy Utility contract - (a) The DOEE shall be responsible for the procurement and...

§ 8–1774.06. Sustainable energy branding - (a) Within 90 days after October 22, 2008, the DOEE...

§ 8–1774.07. Electric company - (a) Within 90 days of the completion of the record...

§ 8–1774.08. Natural gas company - (a) Within 30 days after the execution of a contract...

§ 8–1774.09. Renewable energy incentive program - (a) There is established a rebate program that shall provide...

§ 8–1774.10. Sustainable Energy Trust Fund - (a)(1) There is established as a special fund the Sustainable...

§ 8–1774.11. Energy Assistance Trust Fund - (a)(1) There is established as a nonlapsing fund the Energy...

§ 8–1774.12. [Reserved] - Section 212 of D.C. Law 17-250 amended §§ 34-1514 and...

§ 8–1774.13. Solar and Renewable Home Improvement Financing Proposal - (a) Within 90 days after October 22, 2008, the Commission...

§ 8–1774.14. Discount program for low-income electricity customers - The Commission shall establish, by order, a discount program for...

§ 8–1774.15. Discount program for low-income gas customers - The Commission shall establish, by order, a discount program for...

§ 8–1774.16. Solar for All Program - (a)(1) There is established the Solar for All Program ("Program")...

Chapter 17N-i - Solar energy Collection Devices for Cooperative Associations

§ 8–1774.51. Limitation on authority of homeowners associations, condominium owners associations, and cooperative housing associations to prohibit the installation and use of solar energy collection devices - (a) For the purposes of this section, the term: (1)...

Chapter 17O - Wind Energy

§ 8–1775.01. Renewable energy study - Within one year after October 22, 2008, the Mayor shall...

Chapter 17P - Smart Lighting

§ 8–1776.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term “DDOE” means...

§ 8–1776.02. Smart lighting study - (a) Within 270 days after March 3, 2010, DDOE shall...

Chapter 17Q - Government Energy Reduction

§ 8–1777.01. Energy reduction - (a) The Mayor shall develop a plan that results in...

Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing

Subchapter I - Definitions and Purpose

§ 8–1778.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Administrator"...

§ 8–1778.02. Declaration of public purpose - (a) Energy conservation efforts, including the promotion of Energy Efficiency...

Subchapter II - Bond Financing

§ 8–1778.21. Establishment of the Special Energy Assessment Fund - (a)(1) There is established as a nonlapsing fund the Special...

§ 8–1778.22. Bond authorization - (a) The Council approves and authorizes the issuance of one...

§ 8–1778.23. Payment and security - (a) Except as may be otherwise provided in this chapter,...

§ 8–1778.24. Bond details - (a) The Mayor is authorized to take any action reasonably...

§ 8–1778.25. Sale of the bonds - (a) The bonds of any series may be sold at...

§ 8–1778.26. Financing and Closing Documents - (a) The Mayor is authorized to prescribe the final form...

§ 8–1778.27. Limited liability - (a) The bonds shall be special obligations of the District...

§ 8–1778.28. District officials - (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 8-1778.27(c), the elected...

§ 8–1778.29. Information reporting - Within 3 days after the Mayor’s receipt of the transcript...

§ 8–1778.30. Clarification regarding the debt cap - For purposes of calculating the District’s level of debt, the...

§ 8–1778.31. Bond issuance to private lending institutions - If the Mayor determines that a bond issuance is in...

Subchapter III - Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund and Energy Efficiency Loan Program

§ 8–1778.41. Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund - (a) There is established as a nonlapsing fund the National...

§ 8–1778.42. Qualification for loans - (a) To qualify for a loan from the National Capital...

§ 8–1778.43. Approval of application - (a) The administrator shall review the property owner’s application and,...

§ 8–1778.44. Duties of administrator - The administrator shall provide general management, oversight, and coordination of...

§ 8–1778.45. Authority to retain administrator - (a) The Mayor may contract with an administrator to administer...

§ 8–1778.46. Establishment of Quality Assurance Program - The Mayor shall establish a Quality Assurance Program to promote...

§ 8–1778.47. Workforce development and employment plan - In an effort to maximize employment opportunities to District residents,...

§ 8–1778.48. Rules - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...

Chapter 17S - Submission of State Energy Plans

§ 8–1779.01. Submission of state energy plans to Council prior to filing with federal agency - The Mayor shall submit, on an annual basis, all federally...

§ 8–1779.02. Limitation of expenditures - The Mayor shall not expend, except in accordance with a...

§ 8–1779.03. Review period; time for filing state energy plans; approval - Each state energy plan shall be submitted to the Council...

Chapter 18 - Animal Control

Subchapter I - General

§ 8–1801. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Abandon"...

§ 8–1802. Animal Care and Control Agency - (a) The Mayor may contract, either by negotiation or competitive...

§ 8–1803. Vaccinations - (a) An owner who has a dog over the age...

§ 8–1804. Licenses and fees - (a) For purposes of this section, “owner” shall not include:...

§ 8–1804.01. Animal hobby permit - (a) No person shall own or keep 7 or more...

§ 8–1805. Impoundment - (a) The Mayor shall impound any dogs, cats, rabbits, or...

§ 8–1806. Release to owner - (a) The Mayor shall not release a dog to its...

§ 8–1807. Adoption - (a) The Mayor shall not release a dog for adoption...

§ 8–1808. Prohibited conduct - (a)(1) An owner or custodian shall not allow his or...

§ 8–1808.01. Dog parks. [Recodified] - Recodified as § 8-1810.02. (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30,...

§ 8–1808.02. Animals left in vehicles - (a) An owner or custodian shall not leave an animal...

§ 8–1809. Animal hobby permit. [Recodified] - Recodified as § 8-1804.01. (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30,...

§ 8–1810. Education and incentive program - The Mayor shall implement an education and incentive program, which...

§ 8–1810.01. Animal Education and Outreach Fund - (a) There is established as a special fund the Animal...

§ 8–1810.02. Dog parks - (a) The Mayor is authorized to establish dog parks on...

§ 8–1811. Penalty - (a) The Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2,...

§ 8–1812. Civil liability. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 12a; as...

§ 8–1813. Notice of violation - (a) The Mayor may issue a notice of violation to...

§ 8–1814. Rules - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...

Subchapter II - Commercial Licensing Requirement

§ 8–1821.01. Commercial animal breeder license - (a) Within 180 days of December 5, 2008, the Mayor...

§ 8–1821.02. Commercial pet care facilities; rulemaking - (a) No person shall operate a commercial pet care facility...

Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture

§ 8–1825.01. Short title - This subchapter may be cited as the “Sustainable Urban Agriculture...

§ 8–1825.02. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Africanized...

§ 8–1825.03. General authorization and restrictions - A colony may be kept in the District only if...

§ 8–1825.04. Responsibilities of beekeepers - (a) A colony kept in the District shall be registered...

§ 8–1825.05. Colony density and distance from property line. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 215, 60...

§ 8–1825.06. Colony disposition. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 216, 60...

§ 8–1825.07. Diseased colonies or equipment - (a) The Department shall establish procedures and may take measures...

§ 8–1825.08. Fees. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 218, 60...

§ 8–1825.09. Rules; enforcement - (a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5...

Subchapter III - Release of Animals

§ 8–1831.01. Release of animals - (a) No person shall release an animal from the custody...

Subchapter IV - Commercial Guard Dogs

§ 8–1841.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “commercial guard...

§ 8–1841.02. License; immunizations - (a) All commercial guard dogs shall have a valid commercial...

§ 8–1841.03. Health - (a) All commercial guard dogs shall undergo an annual examination...

§ 8–1841.04. Insurance requirements - An individual, business, or entity that utilizes a commercial guard...

§ 8–1841.05. Notification requirements - An individual, business, or entity that utilizes a commercial guard...

§ 8–1841.06. Signage - An individual, business, or entity that utilizes a commercial guard...

§ 8–1841.07. Care of animal - A commercial guard dog shall not be maintained on any...

§ 8–1841.08. Violation and penalty - Any person found guilty of violating this subchapter shall be...

§ 8–1841.09. Rules - The Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of...

Subchapter V - Classroom Animals

§ 8–1851.01. Animals kept in schools - Only animals of appropriate size and temperament suitable to a...

§ 8–1851.02. Care of classroom animals - (a) Animals kept in schools shall be provided sufficient food...

Subchapter VI - Animal Emergency Preparedness

§ 8–1861.01. Animal emergency preparedness plan - Within 90 days of December 5, 2008, the Mayor shall...

Subchapter VII - Dogs allowed in outdoor dining areas of food establishments

§ 8–1865.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Carrier"...

§ 8–1865.02. Outdoor dining with dogs - (a)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of District law or regulation...

Chapter 19 - Dangerous Dogs

§ 8–1901. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1)(A) “Dangerous...

§ 8–1902. Determination of a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog - (a) The Mayor is authorized to conduct an investigation and...

§ 8–1903. Consequences of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog determination - (a) If the Mayor determines that a dog is a...

§ 8–1904. Dangerous dog and potentially dangerous dog registration requirements - (a) The Mayor shall issue a certificate of registration to...

§ 8–1905. Dangerous dog and potentially dangerous dog owner responsibilities - It shall be unlawful to: (1) Keep a potentially dangerous...

§ 8–1906. Penalties - (a) An owner of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog...

§ 8–1907. Annual dangerous dog licensing drive; educational program - (a) The Mayor shall conduct an annual dangerous dog licensing...

§ 8–1908. Rules - The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5...

Chapter 20 - Horse-Drawn Carriages

§ 8–2001. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Animal...

§ 8–2002. Horse-drawn carriage trade regulation - (a) It shall be unlawful to operate a horse-drawn carriage...

§ 8–2003. Examination of horses - (a) The owner, operator, or custodian of each horse engaged...

§ 8–2004. Identification card - (a) The owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged...

§ 8–2005. Care and use of horses in horse-drawn carriage trade - (a) An owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged...

§ 8–2006. Carriage and equipment - (a) An owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged...

§ 8–2007. Weather conditions - (a) An owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged...

§ 8–2008. Stables - (a) The owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged...

§ 8–2009. Loading - All horses shall be loaded or unloaded for transport in...

§ 8–2010. Sick or injured horses - (a) The owner, operator, or custodian of a horse engaged...

§ 8–2011. Maintenance of records - (a) The owner or operator of a horse-drawn carriage trade...

§ 8–2012. Penalties - (a) A person who violates any provision of this chapter...

§ 8–2013. Rules - (a) Within 120 days of March 7, 1991, the Mayor...

Chapter 20A - Pet Ownership Restriction in Assisted Housing

§ 8–2031. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “District”...

§ 8–2032. Pet ownership policy established - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the owner or operator...

§ 8–2033. Exception - (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit...

§ 8–2034. Civil infractions - Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall...

§ 8–2035. Rules - Within 180 days of March 16, 1989, the Mayor shall...

Chapter 21 - Rodent Control

Subchapter I - Bureau of Rodent Control

§ 8–2101.01. Establishment of Bureau of Rodent Control - (a) There is established within the Department of Health a...

§ 8–2101.02. Transfer of functions and duties from the Department of Public Works - All the functions, duties, property, records, and personnel associated with...

Subchapter II - Rodent Abatement Program

§ 8–2103.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Abate”...

§ 8–2103.02. Rodent Control Fund. [Expired] - Expired. (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 905, 47...

§ 8–2103.03. Disbursements from the Fund. [Expired] - Expired. (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 906, 47...

§ 8–2103.04. Corrective actions - (a) Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Bureau may...

§ 8–2103.05. Rodent harborage prohibited - (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause...

Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control

Subchapter I - General

§ 8–2131.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Abate”...

§ 8–2131.02. Prohibited activities - (a) No person shall: (1) Cause or allow the open...

§ 8–2131.03. Inspection - (a) The Mayor, acting on the Mayor’s own information or...

§ 8–2131.04. Prima facie evidence of a public health nuisance - The presence of vectors in their developmental stages on a...

§ 8–2131.05. Abatement of a public health nuisance - (a) When the Mayor determines that a public health nuisance...

§ 8–2131.06. Corrective actions by District to abate a public health nuisance - (a) Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Mayor may...

§ 8–2131.07. Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control Fund - (a) There is established the Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control Fund...

§ 8–2131.08. Penalties - A violation of this chapter or the rules issued under...

§ 8–2131.09. Rules - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...

Subchapter II - Mosquito Control and Abatement

§ 8–2141.01. Annual mosquito control and abatement plan - Beginning March 31, 2013, and annually thereafter, the Department of...

Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection

Subchapter I - General Provisions

§ 8–2201. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Animal...

§ 8–2202. Wildlife control service providers - (a) A wildlife control services provider shall recommend and employ...

§ 8–2203. Notice to clients - Before undertaking any control measures, a wildlife control services provider...

§ 8–2204. Wildlife control operator license - (a) The Department shall implement a licensing program for wildlife...

§ 8–2205. General wildlife control operator license conditions - (a) To obtain a wildlife control operator license, an applicant...

§ 8–2206. Control of specific species - (a) The use of any toxicant to control pigeons, European...

§ 8–2207. Service records and annual reports - (a) A wildlife control operator shall maintain records of all...

§ 8–2208. Suspension or revocation of license - (a) The Department may suspend or revoke the license of...

§ 8–2209. Fees - (a) The Mayor shall establish a schedule of fees for...

§ 8–2210. Complaints - The Department shall keep a record of any written or...

§ 8–2211. Enforcement - (a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5...

§ 8–2212. Applicability. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 13, 57...

Subchapter II - Game and Fish

§ 8–2221.01. Prohibition and control of net fishing in Potomac River. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.02. Catching and killing bass. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.03. “Person” defined; sale of bass prohibited. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.04. Sale and possession of shad or herring. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.05. Sale of small striped bass. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.06. Use of explosives and drugs in fishing prohibited. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.07. Penalties. [Transferred] - Transferred. 2001 Ed., §§ 22-4307. For present law, see §...

§ 8–2221.08. Confiscation of fishing equipment used in violation of the law. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.09. Sale and possession of woodcocks. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.10. Sale and possession of squirrels, rabbits. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.11. Sale and possession of wild ducks, wild geese, brant, snipe or plover. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.12. Sale and possession of water-rail or ortolan, reed bird and certain game birds. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.13. Sale and possession of deer meat. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.14. Catching, exposing for sale, or possession of wild birds. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.15. Trapping, netting or ensnaring waterfowl. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.16. Inspection of premises to detect violation of game laws. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.17. Trespassing for purposes of hunting. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.18. Shooting or having guns in possession on a Sunday. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.19. Killing or capturing game beyond District jurisdiction. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.20. Compensation for persons securing convictions under game laws. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.21. Killing game birds and permits therefor. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.22. Hunting squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits without a permit. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.23. Killing of English sparrow or wild animal suffering from disease or injury. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.24. Hunting or disbursing of ducks, geese, and waterfowl . [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.25. Sale, possession, or purchase of certain types of birds prohibited. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.26. License for certain scientific purposes. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.27. Sale of birds raised in captivity or for propagation. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 8–2221.28. Council’s authority with respect to wild animals, fishing licenses, and migratory birds; exception; “wild animals” defined - The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to...

§ 8–2221.29. Inspection of business or vocational establishments requiring a license or permit or any vehicle, boat, market box, market stall or cold storage plant, during business hours - Authorized officers and employees of the government of the United...

§ 8–2221.30. Seizure of hunting and fishing equipment; sale at public auction and disposal of proceeds; disposal of property not sold at auction; payment of valid liens after sale - (a) All rifles, shotguns, ammunition, bows, arrows, traps, seines, nets,...

§ 8–2221.31. Penalties; prosecutions - (a) Any person convicted of violating any provision of this...

§ 8–2221.32. Delegation of functions by Secretary of the Interior and Mayor; Council to make regulations; “Mayor” and “Secretary of the Interior” defined - (a) The Secretary of the Interior and the Mayor, respectively,...

§ 8–2221.33. Existing authority of Secretary of the Interior not impaired - Nothing in this chapter or in any regulation promulgated by...

Subchapter III - Fishing

Part A - Authorizing Fishing Licensure by Private Entities

§ 8–2231.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) "Covered...

§ 8–2231.02. Fishing licensure by covered establishments - (a) The Mayor may sell licenses and licensure endorsements for...

§ 8–2231.03. Denial, revocation, or suspension of authorization - (a) The Mayor may deny, revoke, or suspend an authorization...

§ 8–2231.04. Voluntary cessation of sales - (a) An authorized covered establishment shall notify the Mayor, in...

§ 8–2231.05. Administrative appeals - A covered establishment aggrieved by an action of the Mayor...

§ 8–2231.06. Rules; enforcement - (a) The Mayor, pursuant Chapter 5 of Title 2, may...

Part B - Establishing and Clarifying Fishing Authorities

§ 8–2231.11. Allowable fishing gear types - (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the Mayor may authorize and...

§ 8–2231.12. Fish consumption advisory - The Mayor may publish, based on scientific analysis of the...

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