• Current through October 23, 2012

(June 19, 1940, 54 Stat. 488, ch. 397, § 34; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 448(a), 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, §§ 2(s)(1), 26(a), 38 DCR 314; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(q), 58 DCR 1720.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

2001 Ed., § 29-934.

1981 Ed., § 29-1134.

1973 Ed., § 29-834.

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.

Law 8-237, the "Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985 Technical and Clarifying Amendments Act of 1990," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 8-203, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 4, 1990, and December 18, 1990, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 27, 1990, it was assigned Act No. 8-320 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

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