Subchapter I. General.[Repealed]


  • Current through October 23, 2012
  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1284, ch. 854, § 605; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 533, ch. 1329; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.01.

    1981 Ed., § 29-201.

    1973 Ed., § 29-201.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1285, ch. 854, § 606; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.02.

    1981 Ed., § 29-202.

    1973 Ed., § 29-202.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1285, ch. 854, § 607; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.03.

    1981 Ed., § 29-203.

    1973 Ed., § 29-203.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1285, ch. 854, § 608; July 13, 1959, 73 Stat. 181, Pub. L. 86-83; Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 78, Pub. L. 86-436; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.04.

    1981 Ed., § 29-204.

    1973 Ed., § 29-204.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1285, ch. 854, § 609; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.05.

    1981 Ed., § 29-205.

    1973 Ed., § 29-205.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1285, ch. 854, § 610; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.06.

    1981 Ed., § 29-206.

    1973 Ed., § 29-206.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1285, ch. 854, § 611; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.07.

    1981 Ed., § 29-207.

    1973 Ed., § 29-207.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1285, ch. 854, § 612; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.08.

    1981 Ed., § 29-208.

    1973 Ed., § 29-208.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1286, ch. 854, § 613; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.09.

    1981 Ed., § 29-209.

    1973 Ed., § 29-209.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1286, ch. 854, § 614; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.10.

    1981 Ed., § 29-210.

    1973 Ed., § 29-210.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1286, ch. 854, § 615; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.11.

    1981 Ed., § 29-211.

    1973 Ed., § 29-211.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1286, ch. 854, § 616; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.12.

    1981 Ed., § 29-212.

    1973 Ed., § 29-212.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1286, ch. 854, § 617; Sept. 10, 1992, D.C. Law 9- 144, § 3(a), 39 DCR 4863; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.13.

    1981 Ed., § 29-213.

    1973 Ed., § 29-213.

    Legislative History of Laws

    Law 9-144, the "District of Columbia Corporation Law Amendment Act of 1992," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 9-64, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 6, 1992, and June 2, 1992, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 19, 1992, it was assigned Act No. 9-224 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 9-144 became effective on September 10, 1992.

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1286, ch. 854, § 618; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 533, ch. 1329; Sept. 10, 1992, D.C. Law 9-144, § 3(b), 39 DCR 4863; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.14.

    1981 Ed., § 29-214.

    1973 Ed., § 29-214.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 9-144, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 29A-201.13.

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1286, ch. 854, § 619; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.15.

    1981 Ed., § 29-215.

    1973 Ed., § 29-215.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1286, ch. 854, § 620; Mar. 14, 1952, 66 Stat. 24, ch. 103, § 1; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.16.

    1981 Ed., § 29-216.

    1973 Ed., § 29-216.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1286, ch. 854, § 621; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 533, ch. 1329; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.17.

    1981 Ed., § 29-217.

    1973 Ed., § 29-217.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1287, ch. 854, § 622; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.18.

    1981 Ed., § 29-218.

    1973 Ed., § 29-218.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1287, ch. 854, § 623; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.19.

    1981 Ed., § 29-219.

    1973 Ed., § 29-219.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1287, ch. 854, § 624; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.20.

    1981 Ed., § 29-220.

    1973 Ed., § 29-220.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1287, ch. 854, § 625; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.21.

    1981 Ed., § 29-221.

    1973 Ed., § 29-221.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1287, ch. 854, § 626; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.22.

    1981 Ed., § 29-222.

    1973 Ed., § 29-222.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1287, ch. 854, § 627; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.23.

    1981 Ed., § 29-223.

    1973 Ed., § 29-223.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1287, ch. 854, § 628; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.24.

    1981 Ed., § 29-224.

    1973 Ed., § 29-224.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1287, ch. 854, § 629; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.25.

    1981 Ed., § 29-225.

    1973 Ed., § 29-225.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1287, ch. 854, § 630; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.26.

    1981 Ed., § 29-226.

    1973 Ed., § 25-226.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 631; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 470(b), 32 DCR 4450; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.27.

    1981 Ed., § 29-227.

    1973 Ed., § 29-227.

    Legislative History of Laws

    Law 6-42, the "Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-187, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 25, 1985, and July 9, 1985, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 16, 1985, it was assigned Act No. 6- 60 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 632; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, §§ 155(c)(1)(F), 169(1); Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 470(c), 32 DCR 4450; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.28.

    1981 Ed., § 29-228.

    1973 Ed., § 29-228.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-42, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 29A-201.27.

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 633; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.29.

    1981 Ed., § 29-229.

    1973 Ed., § 29-229.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 634; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.30.

    1981 Ed., § 29-230.

    1973 Ed., § 29-230.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 635; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.31.

    1981 Ed., § 29-231.

    1973 Ed., § 29-231.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 636; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.32.

    1981 Ed., § 29-232.

    1973 Ed., § 29-232.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 637; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.33.

    1981 Ed., § 29-233.

    1973 Ed., § 29-233.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 638; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.34.

    1981 Ed., § 29-234.

    1973 Ed., § 29-234.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 639; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.35.

    1981 Ed., § 29-235.

    1973 Ed., § 29-235.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1288, ch. 854, § 640; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.36.

    1981 Ed., § 29-236.

    1973 Ed., § 29-236.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 639b;  Feb. 12, 1931, 46 Stat. 1089, ch. 120;   July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.37.

    1981 Ed., § 29-238.

    1973 Ed., § 29-238.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 639c;  Feb. 12, 1931, 46 Stat. 1089, ch. 120;   July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.38.

    1981 Ed., § 29-239.

    1973 Ed., § 29-239.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 639d; Feb. 12, 1931, 46 Stat. 1089, ch. 120; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 589, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 168(d)(1); July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.39.

    1981 Ed., § 29-240.

    1973 Ed., § 29-240.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.

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  • (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1289, ch. 854, § 641; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 378, § 3(k)(1), 58 DCR 1720.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Prior Codifications

    2001 Ed., § 29-201.40.

    1981 Ed., § 29-237.

    1973 Ed., § 29-237.

    Legislative History of Laws

    For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29A-101.01.