• Current through October 23, 2012

(Aug. 23, 1994, D.C. Law 10-152, § 2, 41 DCR 4636; June 6, 1998, D.C. Law 12-115, § 2, 45 DCR 1957; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2082(j), 57 DCR 181.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 2-4001.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) repeal, see § 2082(j) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).

For temporary (90 day) repeal, see § 2082(j) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 10-152, the "Omnibus Sports Consolidation Act of 1994," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 10-424, which was referred to the Committee on Public Services and Youth Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 3, 1994, and June 7, 1994, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 30, 1994, it was assigned Act No. 10-265 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 10-152 became effective on August 23, 1994.

Law 12-115, the "Omnibus Sports Consolidation Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-417. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on February 3, 1998, and March 3, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on March 17, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-312 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-115 became effective on June 6, 1998.

For Law 18-111, see notes following § 3-343.01.

Miscellaneous Notes

Construction of Law 10-152: Section 19(c) of D.C. Law 10-152 provided that the provisions of the act are to be liberally construed so as to effectuate those powers which are specifically enumerated.