§ 2-1211.01. Statement of purpose.

Current through October 23, 2012

The purpose of this subchapter is to create a commission to examine and evaluate proposals, recommendations, and studies in order to establish an enterprise zone or zones in blighted and underdeveloped areas of the District of Columbia ("District"). The commission shall submit a comprehensive plan to the Council of the District of Columbia ("Council"), consistent with historic and residential concerns, to provide for the establishment of an enterprise zone or zones in the District, which will encourage the elimination of economic problems in blighted and underdeveloped areas, foster the growth of small business, and lead to higher employment and economic development.

                
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(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-171, § 2, 33 DCR 7205.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-2251.

Legislative History of Laws

Law 6-171, the "District of Columbia Enterprise Zone Study Commission Act of 1986," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-431, which was referred to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on September 23, 1986 and October 7, 1986, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on October 30, 1986, it was assigned Act No. 6-220 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.