Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2801.

1973 Ed., § 47-2301.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 11 of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-103, May 8, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 3254).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12(b) of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-210, April 13, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 3832).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of a previous § 47-2801, see § 12 of the Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-309, March 20, 1998, 45 DCR 1923), § 11(b) of the Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Second Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-439, August 12, 1998, 45 DCR 6110), § 11(b) of the Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-503, October 27, 1998, 45 DCR 8495) and § 11(b) of the Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-600, January 20, 1999, 46 DCR 1239).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 7-104, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1987," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 7-346, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 24, 1987, and December 8, 1987, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 22, 1987, it was assigned Act No. 7-124 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Miscellaneous Notes

D.C. Law 12-261, title II, § 2003(pp)(6) (46 DCR 3142), eff. April 20, 1999, amends § 47-2805 without reference to its prior repeal by D.C. Law 12-86.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2802.

1973 Ed., § 47-2302.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12 of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-103, May 8, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 3254).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12(b) of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-210, April 13, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 3832).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 107 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-302, July 25, 1996, 43 DCR 4181), § 103 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-429, October 29, 1996, 43 DCR 6151), and § 103 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Congressional Adjournment Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-2, February 19, 1997, 44 DCR 1590).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 12-86, the "Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-458, which was referred to the Committee on Public Works and the Environment and the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 19, 1997, and January 6, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 21, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-256 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-86 became effective on April 29, 1998.

Delegation of Authority

Delegation of authority pursuant to an Act Making Appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and three, and for other purposes, see Mayor's Order 98-139, August 20, 1998 (45 DCR 6591).

Miscellaneous Notes

Department of Inspections abolished: The Department of Inspections was abolished and the functions thereof transferred to the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia by Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 55 of the Board of Commissioners, dated June 30, 1953, and amended August 13, 1953, and December 17, 1953, established under the direction and control of a Commissioner, a Department of Licenses and Inspections headed by a Director. The Order set out the purpose, organization, and functions of the new department. The Order provided that all of the functions and positions of the following named organizations were transferred to the new Department of Licenses and Inspections: The Department of Inspections including the Engineering Section, the Building Inspection Section, the Electrical Section, the Elevator Inspection Section, the Fire Safety Inspection, the Plumbing Inspection Section, the Smoke and Boiler Inspection Section, and the Administrative Section, and similarly the Department of Weights, Measures and Markets, the License Bureau, the License Board, the License Committee, the Board of Special Appeals, the Board for the Condemnation of Dangerous and Unsafe Buildings, and the Central Permit Bureau. The Order provided that in accordance with the provisions of Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952, the named organizations were abolished. The executive functions of the Board of Commissioners were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia by § 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967. Functions vested in the Department of Licenses and Inspection by Reorganization Order No. 55 were transferred to the Director of the Department of Economic Development by Commissioner's Order No. 69-96, dated March 7, 1969. The Department of Economic Development was replaced by Mayor's Order No. 78-42, dated February 17, 1978, which Order established the Department of Licenses, Investigation and Inspections.

Office of Chief Engineer abolished: The Office of Chief Engineer of the Fire Department was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Fire Chief. The Deputy Chief Engineer of the Fire Department was designated "Deputy Fire Chief," and the Battalion Chief Engineer was designated "Battalion Fire Chief" by Reorganization Order No. 6, dated September 16, 1952, issued pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 38, dated June 18, 1953, established a Fire Department headed by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief was given full authority over the Department to be exercised in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Order set up the organization of the Department, and provided that the previously existing Fire Department was abolished and its functions transferred to the new Department. This Order was issued pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952.

D.C. Law 12-261, title II, § 2003(pp)(6) (46 DCR 3142), eff. April 20, 1999, amends § 47-2805 without reference to its prior repeal by D.C. Law 12-86.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2803.

1973 Ed., § 47-2303.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12 of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-103, May 8, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 3254).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12(b) of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-210, April 13, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 3832).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-86, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2802.

Miscellaneous Notes

D.C. Law 12-103, § 12 (45 DCR 1660), eff. May 8, 1998, provides for the temporary amendment of this section subsequent to its repeal by D.C. Law 12- 86. Section 16(b) of D.C. Law 12-103 provides for expiration "after 225 days of its having taken effect."

D.C. Law 12-210, § 11(b) (45 DCR 8459), eff. April 13, 1999, provides for the temporary amendment of § 47-2801 without reference to its repeal by D.C. Law 12-86. Section 15(b) of D.C. Law 12-210 provides for expiration "after 225 days of its having taken effect."

D.C. Law 12-261, title II, § 2003(pp)(6) (46 DCR 3142), eff. April 20, 1999, amends § 47-2805 without reference to its prior repeal by D.C. Law 12-86.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2804.

1973 Ed., § 47-2304.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12 of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-103, May 8, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 3254).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12(b) of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-210, April 13, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 3832).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-86, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2802.

Miscellaneous Notes

D.C. Law 12-103, § 12 (45 DCR 1660), eff. May 8, 1998, provides for the temporary amendment of this section subsequent to its repeal by D.C. Law 12- 86. Section 16(b) of D.C. Law 12-103 provides for expiration "after 225 days of its having taken effect."

D.C. Law 12-210, § 11(b) (45 DCR 8459), eff. April 13, 1999, provides for the temporary amendment of § 47-2801 without reference to its repeal by D.C. Law 12-86. Section 15(b) of D.C. Law 12-210 provides for expiration "after 225 days of its having taken effect."

D.C. Law 12-261, title II, § 2003(pp)(6) (46 DCR 3142), eff. April 20, 1999, amends § 47-2805 without reference to its prior repeal by D.C. Law 12-86.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2805.

1973 Ed., § 47-2305.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12 of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-103, May 8, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 3254).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12(b) of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-210, April 13, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 3832).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 2-27, the "Variable Licensing Periods Act of 1977," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 2-126, which was referred to the Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 28, 1977 and July 12, 1977, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 1, 1977, it was assigned Act No. 2-61 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 2-27, the "Licensing Periods Act of 1977," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 2-204, which was referred to the Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on January 10, 1978 and January 24, 1978, respectively. Approved without the signature of the Mayor on February 9, 1978, it was assigned Act No. 2-148 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-86, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2802.

References in Text

"This act", referred to in the first sentence of this section, is 32 Stat. 590, ch. 1352, approved July 1, 1902.

Miscellaneous Notes

D.C. Law 12-261, title II, § 2003(pp)(6) (46 DCR 3142), eff. April 20, 1999, amends § 47-2805 without reference to its prior repeal by D.C. Law 12-86.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2805.1.

Legislative History of Laws

Law 12-261, the "Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-845, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 1, 1998, and December 15, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 31, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-615 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-261 became effective on April 20, 1999.

Law 13-91, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1999," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-435, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 2, 1999, and December 7, 1999, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 29, 1999, it was assigned Act No. 13-234 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-91 became effective on April 12, 2000.

Temporary Addition of Section

For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 111(c) of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-207, March 31, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 3238).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 111(c) of the Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-446, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9213).

For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 112(c) of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-5, February 13, 2001, 48 DCR 2440).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 13-269, the "Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Amendment Act of 2000", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-254, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 8, 2000, and December 5, 2000, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 8, 2001, it was assigned Act No. 13-559 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-269 became effective on April 3, 2001.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2806.

1973 Ed., § 47-2306.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2807.

1973 Ed., § 47-2307.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2808.

1973 Ed., § 47-2309.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (d), substituted "an Inspected Sales and Services endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Inspected Sales and Services endorsement to a master business license under the master".

D.C. Law 19-124, in subsec. (b), substituted "[§ 1-1162.23]" for "§ 1-1104.03".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(A) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 401(n)(2) of Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-298, January 29, 2012, 59 DCR 683).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 1-82, the "License Fees and Charges Act of 1976," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 1-237, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Revenue. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on March 23, 1976 and April 6, 1976, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 22, 1976, it was assigned Act No. 1-135 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

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 6-181, the "Temporary Auctioneer License Amendment Act of 1986," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-222, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Revenue. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on October 21, 1986 and November 5, 1986, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on November 25, 1986, it was assigned Act No. 6-232 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

For history of Law 19-124, see notes under § 47-391.08.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2809.

1973 Ed., § 47-2310.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "Public Health: Public Accommodations endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Public Health: Public Accommodations endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 302(a) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 302(a) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary amendment of D.C. Act 11-44, see § 303 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(B) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

Law 11-52, the "Omnibus Budget Support Act of 1995," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-218, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 19, 1995, and June 6, 1995, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 13, 1995, it was assigned Act No. 11-94 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-52 became effective on September 26, 1995.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Legislative History of Laws

Law 19-193, the "Regulation of Body Artists and Body Art Establishments Act of 2012", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-221, which was referred to the Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 5, 2012, and July 10, 2012, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 17, 2012, it was assigned Act No. 19-448 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19- 193 became effective on October 23, 2012.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2810.

1973 Ed., § 47-2310a.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2811.

1973 Ed., § 47-2311.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "Public Health: Public Accommodations endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Public Health: Public Accommodations endorsement to a master business license under the master".

D.C. Law 18-88 rewrote subsec. (a), which had read as follows:

"(a) Owners or managers of massage establishments and Turkish, Russian, or medicated baths shall pay a license fee of $300 per annum. No license shall be issued under this section without the approval of the Chief of Police. It shall be unlawful for any female to give or administer massage treatment or any bath to any person of the male sex, or for any person of the male sex to give or administer massage treatment or any bath to any person of the female sex, in any establishment licensed under this section. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished as hereinafter provided in this chapter; and, in addition to such penalty, it shall be the duty of the Mayor of the District of Columbia to revoke the license of the owner or manager of the establishment wherein the provisions of this section shall have been violated."

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(C) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 224 of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-181, August 6, 2009, 56 DCR 6903).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 224 of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18- 227, October 21, 2009, 56 DCR 8668).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Law 18-88, the "Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Amendment Act of 2009", as introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 18-151, which was referred to the Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary. The bill as adopted on first and second readings on June 30, 2009, and July 31, 2009, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 26, 2009, it was assigned Act No. 18-189 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 18-88 became effective on December 10, 2009.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Exemption of massage therapists: Section 3 of D.C. Law 10-205, as amended by D.C. Law 11-110, provided that persons licensed to practice as a massage therapist under that act are exempt from the provisions of § 47-2811.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2812.

1973 Ed., § 47-2312.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2813.

1973 Ed., § 47-2313.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2814.

1973 Ed., § 47-2314.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (g), substituted "an Environmental Materials endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Environmental Materials endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(D) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2815.

1973 Ed., § 47-2315.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "an Environmental Materials endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Environmental Materials endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(E) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2816.

1973 Ed., § 47-2316.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Director of Public Health abolished: Section 1 of the Act of August 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, provided that the Health Officer of the District of Columbia would be known as the Director of Public Health. The Health Department of the District of Columbia, including the office of the head thereof, was abolished and the functions thereof transferred to the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia by Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 57 of the Board of Commissioners, dated June 30, 1953, and Reorganization Order No. 52, dated June 30, 1953, combined and redesignated Organization Order No. 141, dated February 11, 1964, established under the direction and control of a Commissioner, a Department of Public Health headed by a Director, for the purpose of planning, implementing, and directing public health and hospital care programs, and for performing certain other allied medical and paramedical functions. The Anatomical Board was established under the direction and control of the Director of Public Health consisting of members as prescribed in the D.C. Code. The Order prior to redesignation abolished the previously existing Health Department, Gallinger Hospital, Glenn Dale Sanatorium, and the Anatomical Board and transferred their functions and positions to the new Department. The organization of the new Department was set out in the Order. The executive functions of the Board of Commissioners were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia by § 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967. Functions stated in Organization Order No. 141 were transferred to the Director of the Department of Human Resources by Commissioner's Order No. 69-96, dated March 7, 1969, as amended by Commissioner's Order No. 70-83, dated March 6, 1970. The Department of Human Resources was replaced by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1979, dated February 21, 1980, which Plan established the Department of Human Services.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2817.

1973 Ed., § 47-2317.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (c)(2), substituted "an Environmental Materials endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Environmental Materials endorsement to a master business license under the master"; and in subsec. (d), substituted "General Services and Repair endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class B General Services and Repair endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 302(b) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 302(b) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary amendment of D.C. Act 11-44, see § 303 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160.

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(F) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2809.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2818.

1973 Ed., § 47-2318.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (a)(2), substituted "Manufacturing endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Manufacturing endorsement to a master business license under the master" ; and in subsec. (b)(2), substituted "General Sales endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class B General Sales endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 302(c) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 302(c) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

Section 303(c) of D.C. Law 11-52 amended § 302 of D.C. Act 11-44 by substituting "'biennially" for "biannually" wherever that phrase appears.

For temporary amendment of D.C. Act 11-44, see § 303 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(G) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2809.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2819.

1973 Ed., § 47-2319.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2820.

1973 Ed., § 47-2320.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (e), substituted "an Entertainment endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Entertainment endorsement to a master business license under the master".

D.C. Law 15-187, in subsec. (b-2), substituted "Title 25, and which holds a certificate of occupancy for less than 401 persons," for "Title 25 shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection (b-1)".

D.C. Law 15-354, in subsec. (b-2), validated a previously made technical correction.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of District of Columbia Public Hall Regulation Temporary Amendment Act of 1991 (D.C. Law 9-23, August 17, 1991, law notification 38 DCR 5790).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b), (c), of District of Columbia Public Hall Regulation Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9- 131, July 22, 1992, law notification 39 DCR 5812).

Temporary Addition of Section

Sections 2 through 4 of D.C. Law 15-201, as amended by section 2 of D.C. Law 15-314, added provisions to read as follows:

"Sec. 2. Definitions.

"For the purposes of this act, the term:

"(1) 'Congestion' means the significant increase in vehicular or foot traffic within the police service area where the venue is operated over a period of time not to exceed 8 hours that is associated with patrons congregating to attend and leave the venue.

"(2) 'Reimbursable detail' means an assignment of on-duty officers of the Metropolitan Police Department to patrol the surrounding area of each entrance of a public venue for the purpose of maintaining public safety, including the remediation of traffic congestion and the safety of public patrons, during their approach and departure from the venue.

"(3) 'Venue' means a place where the congregation of the public leads to:

"(A) Street closures;

"(B) Traffic congestion; or

"(C) Unusual and significant increases in foot or vehicular traffic within or surrounding the entrance of a commercial building, place of public assembly, establishment required to have a license under D.C. Official Code § 25-102, school, public hall or any establishment or private function, or parking lots regularly used to attend functions at these places.

"(4) 'Venue operator' means an individual, corporation or proprietorship with a license to hold an event for-profit at an establishment that leads to congestion surrounding the venue."

"Sec. 3. Responsibility of venue operators.

"All regular venue operators shall meet with the Metropolitan Police Department ('MPD') to develop an agreement with the MPD when holding a function for profit that leads to an unusual and significant increase in foot or vehicular traffic to and from the police service area where the venue is located. This agreement shall:

"(1) Provide procedures for the venue operator to inform the MPD when congestion of city streets within the police service area where the venue is located is expected to occur;

"(2) Provide procedures for establishing reimbursable details at each venue as requested by the venue operator;

"(3) Provide procedures for compensation of the MPD when reimbursable details are requested by the venue operator; and

"(4) Provide the MPD with the obligation to staff reimbursable details as requested by the venue operator."

"Sec. 4. Responsibility of the Metropolitan Police Department.

"(a) Subject to adequate staffing of the police service areas, the MPD shall staff reimbursable details as requested by venue operators. Where a venue results in unusual and significant increases in vehicular or foot traffic and congestion of city streets, the MPD may establish a detail and charge the venue operator or group of venue operators for the presence of those MPD officers required to maintain the flow of traffic and public safety within the police service area where the venue is located.

"(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the Metropolitan Police Department to charge operators of not-for-profit events for MPD details at a venue or within the police service area where the venue is located."

Section 6(b) of D.C. Law 15-201 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 15-314 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 302(d) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 302(d) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary amendment of D.C. Act 11-44, see § 303 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(H) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

For temporary (90 day) addition, see §§ 2 to 4 of Public Congestion and Venue Protection Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-452, June 23, 2004, 51 DCR 6723).

For temporary (90 day) addition, see §§ 2 to 4 of Public Congestion and Venue Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15- 545, October 12, 2004, 51 DCR 9839).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 2, 3 of Public Congestion and Venue Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-613, November 30, 2004, 51 DCR 11435).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Public Congestion and Venue Protection Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-31, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3014).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

Law 7-88, the "District of Columbia Public Hall Regulation Amendment Act of 1987," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 7-220, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 24, 1987 and December 8, 1987, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 22, 1987, it was assigned Act No. 7-126 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 9-160, the "District of Columbia Public Hall Regulation Amendment Act of 1992," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 9-328, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 2, 1992, and July 7, 1992, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 21, 1992, it was assigned Act No. 9- 254 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 9-160 became effective on September 29, 1992.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2809.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Law 15-187, the "Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Amendment Act 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-516, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.  The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 20, 2004, and May 18, 2004, respectively.  Signed by the Mayor on June 23, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-442 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.   D.C. Law 15-187 became effective on September 30, 2004.

Law 15-201, the "Public Congestion and Venue Protection Temporary Act of 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-860, and was retained by Council. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 1, 2004, and June 29, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 19, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-475 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-201 became effective on December 7, 2004.

Law 15-314, the "Public Congestion and Venue Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-1099, and was retained by Council.  The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 9, 2004, and December 7, 2004, respectively.   Signed by the Mayor on December 29, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-711 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.  D.C. Law 15-314 became effective on April 8, 2005.

For Law 15-354, see notes following § 47-340.03.

References in Text

Title 25, referred to in subsection (b-2) of this section, was amended and enacted by D.C. Law 13-298, effective May 3, 2001. Chapter 1 of former Title 25 embraced all sections in that title. For current provisions of Title 25, see § 25-101 et seq.

Delegation of Authority

Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 9-160, the District of Columbia Public Hall Regulation Amendment Act of 1992, see Mayor's Order 92-130, October 22, 1992.

Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 9-160, the District of Columbia Public Hall Regulation Amendment Act of 1992, see Mayor's Order 92-130, October 22, 1992.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police. Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Office of Chief Engineer abolished: The Office of Chief Engineer of the Fire Department was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Fire Chief. The Deputy Chief Engineer of the Fire Department was designated "Deputy Fire Chief," and the Battalion Chief Engineer was designated "Battalion Fire Chief" by Reorganization Order No. 6, dated September 16, 1952, issued pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 38, dated June 18, 1953, established a Fire Department headed by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief was given full authority over the Department to be exercised in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Order set up the organization of the Department, and provided that the previously existing Fire Department was abolished and its functions transferred to the new Department. This Order was issued pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2821.

1973 Ed., § 47-2321.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-32, in subsec. (a), deleted the last sentence which had read as follows: "All establishments licensed under this section shall be closed during the entire 24 hours of each and every Sunday and between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the secular days of the week; provided, however, that bowling alley establishments licensed under this section shall be closed at midnight on Saturday night and shall remain closed until 2:00 p.m."

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "an Entertainment endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Entertainment endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Bowling Alley and Billiard Parlor Temporary Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-289, April 4, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 5847).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Bowling Alley and Billiard Parlor Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-594, January 7, 2003, 50 DCR 644).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(I) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Law 15-32, the "Bowling Alley and Billiard Parlor Act of 2003", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-4, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.  The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 3, 2003, and July 8, 2003, respectively.   Signed by the Mayor on July 29, 2003, it was assigned Act No. 15-108 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.  D.C. Law 15-32 became effective on October 28, 2003.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2822.

1973 Ed., § 47-2322.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Inspector of Buildings abolished: Section 3 of the Act of December 20, 1944, 58 Stat. 822, ch. 611, transferred all the duties, powers, rights, and authority of the Inspector of Buildings of the District of Columbia to the Director of Inspection of the District of Columbia. The Department of Inspections was abolished and the functions thereof transferred to the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia by Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 55 of the Board of Commissioners, dated June 30, 1953, and amended August 13, 1953, and December 17, 1953, established under the direction and control of a Commissioner, a Department of Licenses and Inspections headed by a Director. The Order set out the purpose, organization, and functions of the new department. The Order provided that all of the functions and positions of the following named organizations were transferred to the new Department of Licenses and Inspections: The Department of Inspections including the Engineering Section, the Building Inspection Section, the Electrical Section, the Elevator Inspection Section, the Fire Safety Inspection Section, the Plumbing Inspection Section, the Smoke and Boiler Inspection Section, and the Administrative Section, and similarly the Department of Weights, Measures and Markets, the License Bureau, the License Board, the License Committee, the Board of Special Appeals, the Board for the Condemnation of Dangerous and Unsafe Buildings, and the Central Permit Bureau. The Order provided that in accordance with the provisions of Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952, the named organizations were abolished. The executive functions of the Board of Commissioners were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia by § 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967. Functions vested in the Department of Licenses and Inspection by Reorganization Order No. 55 were transferred to the Director of the Department of Economic Development by Commissioner's Order No. 69-96, dated March 7, 1969. The Department of Economic Development was replaced by Mayor's Order No. 78-42, dated February 17, 1978, which Order established the Department of Licenses, Investigation and Inspections.

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2823.

1973 Ed., § 47-2323.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (c), substituted "an Entertainment endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Entertainment endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(J) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Office of Chief Engineer abolished: The Office of Chief Engineer of the Fire Department was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Fire Chief. The Deputy Chief Engineer of the Fire Department was designated "Deputy Fire Chief," and the Battalion Chief Engineer was designated "Battalion Fire Chief" by Reorganization Order No. 6, dated September 16, 1952, issued pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 38, dated June 18, 1953, established a Fire Department headed by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief was given full authority over the Department to be exercised in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Order set up the organization of the Department, and provided that the previously existing Fire Department was abolished and its functions transferred to the new Department. This Order was issued pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2824.

1973 Ed., § 47-2324.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "Public Health: Public Accommodations endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Public Health: Public Accommodations endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(K) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2825.

1973 Ed., § 47-2325.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "an Entertainment endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Entertainment endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(L) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2826.

1973 Ed., § 47-2326.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (c), substituted "an Entertainment endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Entertainment endorsement to a master business license under the master".

D.C. Law 19-21, in subsec. (b), inserted "All funds received but not expended in a fiscal year shall revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia."

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 1201(a) of Budget Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Law 10-253, March 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1652).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 103 of Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Temporary Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Law 11-226, April 9, 1997, law notification 46 DCR 2584).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the Budget Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-339, November 22, 1994, 41 DCR 7702) and § 2(a) of the Budget Spending Reduction Congressional Adjournment Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-13, February 28, 1995, 42 DCR 1162).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 107 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-302, July 25, 1996, 43 DCR 4181), and see § 103 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-429, October 29, 1996, 43 DCR 6151).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 103 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Congressional Adjournment Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12- 2, February 19, 1997, 44 DCR 1590).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(M) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

Law 10-234, the "Budget Spending Reduction Amendment Act of 1994," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 10-763, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 1, 1994, and December 6, 1994, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 27, 1994, it was assigned Act No. 10-377 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 10-234 became effective on March 21, 1995.

Law 11-198, the "Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-741, which was referred to the Committee on the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 19, 1996, and July 3, 1996, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 26, 1996, it was assigned Act No. 11-360 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-198 became effective on April 9, 1997.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404

For history of Law 19-21, see notes under § 47-305.02.

Miscellaneous Notes

Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 10-361 provided that the Mayor shall establish by rule a schedule of license fees for special events held on public space to cover the costs to the District providing police, fire, and other public services that are necessary to protect public health and safety.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2827.

1973 Ed., § 47-2327.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 13-166, rewrote subsec. (b)(3), which previously read:

"(A) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph a grocery store that is a supermarket development as that term is defined in § 47-3801(3) in an underserved area of the District approved pursuant to § 47-3803, shall be exempt from the license fee imposed by this subsection for the first 5 years beginning after the date of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the supermarket.

"(B) The license fee exemption granted by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall apply:

"(i) Only during the time that the real property is used as a supermarket;

"(ii) In the case of a supermarket development on real property not owned by the supermarket, only if the owner of the real property leases the land or structure to the supermarket at a rent reduced from the fair market rent by an amount equal to the amount of the real property tax exemption provided by § 47- 1002(23);

"(iii) Only during the time that the supermarket development is in compliance with the requirements of § 1-1161 et seq.; and

"(iv) In the case of a supermarket development that is a new supermarket, only if at the time construction of the new supermarket commenced no other supermarket, as that term is defined in § 47-3801(2), existed within a one mile radius of the new supermarket."

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (i), substituted "Food Establishments: Wholesale endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Food Establishments: Wholesale endorsement to a master business license under the master"; and in subsec. (j), substituted "Food Establishments: Retail endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Food Establishments: Retail endorsement to a master business license under the master".

D.C. Law 18-223 added subsec. (k).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 302(e) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 302(e) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary amendment of D.C. Act 11-44, see § 303 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(N) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 5052 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-173, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-3801.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2809.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Law 13-166, the "Supermarket Tax Exemption Act of 2000," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-88, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Revenue. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 3, 2000, and June 6, 2000, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 26, 2000, it was assigned Act No. 13-365 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-166 became effective on October 4, 2000.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

For Law 18-223, see notes following § 47-355.05.

Delegation of Authority

Delegation of authority pursuant to an Act Making Appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and three, and for other purposes, see Mayor's Order 98-139, August 20, 1998 (45 DCR 6591).

Miscellaneous Notes

Short title: Section 5051 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle F of title V of the act may be cited as the "Department of Health Fee Modifications Amendment Act of 2010".

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2828.

1973 Ed., § 47-2328.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "bed and breakfasts, and other transient Housing businesses shall be issued under the basic business license system as a Housing:  Transient endorsement on a basic business license" for "and other transient Class A Housing businesses shall be issued under the master business license system as a Class A Housing:   Transient endorsement on a master license";  in subsec. (c), substituted "all community based residential facilities, and other residential Housing businesses shall be issued under the basic business license system as a Housing:   Residential endorsement on a basic business license" for "cooperative associations, and other residential Class A Housing businesses shall be issued under the master business license system as a Class A Housing:  Residential endorsement on a master license";  and, in subsec. (d), substituted "General Services and Repair endorsement to a basic business license under the basic business license system" for "Class B General Services and Repair endorsement to a master business license under the master business license system".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 11-30, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1995," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-58, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on February 7, 1995, and March 7, 1995, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on March 22, 1995, it was assigned Act No. 11-32 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-30 became effective on July 25, 1995.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2829.

1973 Ed., § 47-2331.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (h), substituted "an Inspected Sales and Services endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "a Class A Inspected Sales and Services endorsement to a master business license under the master".

D.C. Law 16-175 repealed subsec. (c), which had read as follows:

"(c) There is hereby imposed for the privilege of operating vehicles for hire having a seating capacity of more than 12 passengers in addition to the driver or operator, other than those licensed under subsection (b) of this section in the District of Columbia, a license tax of $150 per annum or $10 per day at the option of the operator. The license issued pursuant to this subsection shall be transferable between vehicles operated under the same ownership, management, operation, or control. No such vehicle shall be operated unless there shall be conspicuously displayed thereon a license issued under the terms of this subsection. Annual licenses required by this subsection shall be issued by the Department of Public Works."

D.C. Law 16-279, rewrote subsec. (a); repealed subsec. (c); and in subsec. (d), deleted the last sentence which had read as follows: "Annual licenses required by this subsection shall be issued by the Department of Public Works." Subsection (c), was previously repealed by Law 16-175. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows:

"(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the District government shall not issue or reissue any license or permit to any applicant for a license or permit if the applicant owes more than $100 in outstanding debt to the District as a result of:

"(1) Fines, penalties, or interest assessed pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 8;

"(2) Fines or penalties assessed pursuant to Chapter 9 of Title 8;

"(3) Fines, penalties, or interest assessed pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2;

"(4) Past due taxes;

"(5) Past due District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority service fees;

"(6) Fines or penalties assessed pursuant to Chapter 23 of Title 50;

"(7) Parking fines or penalties assessed by another jurisdiction; provided, that a reciprocity agreement is in effect between the jurisdiction and the District;

"(8) Fines assessed to car dealers pursuant to [§ 50-1501.02(i)];

"(9) Fines assessed to pursuant to the Taxicab and Limousine Commission Establishment Amendment Act of 2004, as approved by the Committee on Public Works and the Environment on December 6, 2004 (Committee print of Bill 15- 1085)."

D.C. Law 16-294 made a technical correction that resulted in no change in text.

D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in the repeal of subsec. (c).

D.C. Law 18-111, in subsec. (e)(1), substituted "$75" for "$35" and "$200" for "$100"; and, in subsec. (i), substituted "$75" for "$5" and "$200" for "$100".

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 503 of Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Temporary Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Law 11-226, April 9, 1997, law notification 46 DCR 2584).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 503 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-302, July 25, 1996, 43 DCR 4181), § 503 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-429, October 29, 1996, 43 DCR 6151); and § 503 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Congressional Adjournment Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-2, February 19, 1997, 44 DCR 1590).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(O) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 6051 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) amendment of section, see § 6051 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Public Vehicle-for-Hire Educational Services Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-544, November 15, 2012, 59 DCR 13588).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 3-139, the "District of Columbia Sightseeing Bus Registration Act of 1986," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 3-301, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Revenue. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 29, 1980 and September 16, 1980, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on October 2, 1980, it was assigned Act No. 3-260 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 5-178, the "Hacker's License Requirements Amendment Act of 1984," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 5-453, which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Environmental Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 4, 1984 and December 18, 1984, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 11, 1985, it was assigned Act No. 5-243 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 6-97, the "District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act of 1985," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-159, which was referred to the Committee on Public Services and Cable Television. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 17, 1985, and January 14, 1986, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 28, 1986, it was assigned Act No. 6-125 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 6-165, the "Hacker's License Record Keeping Amendment Act of 1986," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-334, which was referred to the Committee on Public Works. The Bill was adopted on the first and second readings on July 8, 1986 and September 23, 1986, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on October 9, 1986, it was assigned Act No. 6-211 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 6-192, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1986," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-544, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 5, 1986 and November 18, 1986, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 10, 1986, it was assigned Act No. 6-246 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 10-149, the "Hacker's License Requirements Amendment Act of 1984 Temporary Amendment Act of 1994," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 10- 646. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 3, 1994, and June 7, 1994, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 23, 1994, it was assigned Act No. 10-262 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 10-149 became effective on August 17, 1994.

Law 10-171, the "District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act of 1985 Amendment Act of 1994," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 10-538, which was referred to the Committee on Public Services and Youth Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 21, 1994, and July 5, 1994, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 25, 1994, it was assigned Act No. 10-291 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 10-171 became effective on September 22, 1994.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-198, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2826.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Law 16-175, the "Parking Amendment Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-536 which was referred to the Committee on Public Works and environment. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 20, 2006, and July 11, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 21, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-453 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-175 became effective on November 16, 2006.

Law 16-279, the "Department of Motor Vehicles Service and Safety Amendment Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-821, which was referred to Committee on Public Works and Environment. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 14, 2006, and December 5, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 28, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-636 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-279 became effective on March 14, 2007.

For Law 16-294, see notes following § 47-1803.02.

For Law 17-353, see notes following § 47-308.

For Law 18-111, see notes following § 47-305.02.

Effective Dates

Section 24(b) of D.C. Law 6-97 provides that §§ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, and 23 shall take effect 1 year after March 25, 1986.

Miscellaneous Notes

Law 19-184 amended this section only "upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register." As of the most recent updated publication of this section, the certification required for Law 19-184 has not been made. Therefore the amendments have not been incorporated into this section.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2830.

1973 Ed., § 47-2332.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "Motor Vehicle Sales, Service, and Repair endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Motor Vehicle Sales, Services and Repair endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 302(f) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 302(f) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary amendment of D.C. Act 11-44, see § 303 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(P) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2809.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2831.

1973 Ed., § 47-2333.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2832.

1973 Ed., § 47-2334.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "Motor Vehicle Sales, Service, and Repair endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Motor Vehicle Sales, Services and Repair endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(Q) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2832.1.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38 substituted "General Services and Repair endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class B General Services and Repair endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(R) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Law 13-91, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1999," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-435, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 2, 1999, and December 7, 1999, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 29, 1999, it was assigned Act No. 13-234 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-91 became effective on April 12, 2000.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2833.

1973 Ed., § 47-2335.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2834.

1973 Ed., § 47-2336.

Temporary Amendments of Section

Section 4 of D.C. Law 16-252 amended subsec. (c) to read as follows:

"(c) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs may, by rule, establish and revise every 2 years a site specific schedule of license fees to replace the fees listed under subsection (a) of this section to reflect the adoption of a regulatory system that assigns specific vending sites and assesses a license fee that reflects the administrative cost of licensure and periodic inspection of food and merchandise vendors."

Section 7(b) of D.C. Law 16-252 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Section 2 of D.C. Law 17-241 added subsec. (c-1) to read as follows:

"(c-1)(1) No later than July 21, 2008, the Mayor shall establish 14 additional vendor locations to be added to the 28 currently identified to increase the number of viable sites to 42 to adhere to the requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

"(2) No later than July 21, 2008, the Mayor shall hold a lottery for the 14 additional vending locations and those vendors selected shall be assigned vending locations, as specifically herein provided, for the duration of the 2008 baseball season.

"(3) The 14 sites assigned pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be located as follows:

"(A) Two sites on First Street, S.E., between N Street, S.E., and N Place, S.E. (Eastside);

"(B) Two sites on First Street, S.E., between N Place, S.E., and O Street, S.E. (Eastside);

"(C) Seven sites on Half Street, S.E., between M Street, S.E., and N Street, S.E. (Westside); and

"(D) Three sites on N Street, S.E., between Half Street, S.E., and Van Street, S.E. (Northside).".

Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 17-241 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Temporary Addition of Section

Section 5 of D.C. Law 16-252 provided:

Pursuant to Title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), the Department of Transportation, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, the Department of Health, and the Metropolitan Police Department may promulgate rules specific to their vending responsibilities, incorporating the best practices for the planning, cart design, management, site identification, fees and applicable taxes, and enforcement of sidewalk and roadway vendors to ensure public health and safety. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of review. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules by resolution within the 30-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved. In no event shall there be an interpretation of this section that rulemaking shall be necessary for the issuance of licenses or permits.

Section 7(b) of D.C. Law 16-252 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Sections 2 to 10 of D.C. Law 17-172 added sections to read as follows:

"Sec. 2. Definitions.

"For the purposes of this act, the term:

"(1) 'Vending location' means the specific locations on sidewalks, roadways, and other public space from which a person may vend.

"(2) 'Vending site permit' means a permit or other authorization to vend from a vending location.

"Sec. 3. Vending from public space.

"(a) Except as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall not vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space in the District of Columbia unless the person holds:

"(1) A basic business license properly endorsed for sidewalk or roadway vending;

"(2) A vending site permit; and

"(3) Such other licenses, permits, and authorizations as the Mayor may require by rule.

"(b) The Mayor may authorize the following persons to vend from public space without a basic business license or vending site permit:

"(1) An employee or youth assistant of a licensed vendor;

"(2) A person vending at a licensed special event; and

"(3) A person vending from a public market holding a valid permit issued by the Mayor.

"Sec. 4. Vending locations and assignment.

"(a) The Mayor shall designate vending locations; provided, that no vending locations shall be established in Ward 2 of the District of Columbia other than those previously authorized under the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Temporary Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-252; 54 DCR 631), who are vending in a location that is in compliance with Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, except as may be established through a vending development zone authorized under section 5; provided further, that no more than 350 vending locations shall be permitted in any single Ward of the District of Columbia.

"(b) A person shall not vend from a location other than a vending location unless the person is vending at a special event or public market holding a valid license or permit issued by the Mayor.

"(c) A person shall not vend from a vending location without first obtaining a vending site permit from the Mayor.

"(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, vending locations shall be assigned by lottery, unless:

"(A) The Mayor establishes an alternate means of assignment by rule; or

"(B) The vending location is located in a vending development zone, in which case the vending location may be assigned by lottery or such other means as may be established for the vending development zone pursuant to section 5.

"(2) Vendors who received vending site permits for a vending location pursuant to the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Temporary Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-252; 54 DCR 631), who are vending in a location that is in compliance with Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, shall have first right of preference for the issuance of a vending site permit for the same vending location.

"Sec. 5. Vending development zones.

"The Mayor may establish vending development zones, upon application and after public hearing, in which the Mayor may waive the regulatory provisions, such as the design standards, the standards for designation of vending locations, and the procedure for assigning vending locations, otherwise applicable to vendors; provided, that the Mayor shall establish, by rule, a procedure for reviewing applications for the establishment of a vending development zone.

"Sec. 6. Capitol Riverfront Vending Development Zone.

"(a) Notwithstanding section 5, but subject to subsection (f) of this section, there is established the Capitol Riverfront Vending Development Zone ('CRVDZ').

"(b) The boundaries of the CRVDZ shall be the same as the boundaries for the Capitol Riverfront BID, established by section 208 of the Business Improvement Districts Act of 1996, effective October 18, 2007 (D.C. Law 17-27; D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.58).

"(c) The Mayor shall issue no fewer than 40 vendor locations, with preference to the vendors who are legally licensed to vend at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, within 21 days of the effective date of the Expanding Opportunities for Vending Around the Baseball Stadium Emergency Amendment Act of 2008, passed on emergency basis on April 1, 2008 (Enrolled version of Bill 17-690), and shall designate and assign vending locations within the CRVDZ.

"(d) Vending locations assigned within the CRVDZ shall be assigned by lottery.

"(e) Except as provided in this section, the Mayor may waive the regulatory provisions otherwise applicable to vendors, such as design standards, siting standards, and the types of permitted vending.

"(f) The CRVDZ, and any licenses or permits issued therefor, shall expire if any new development zone is hereafter established with the boundaries of the CRVDZ pursuant to section 5.

"(g) Pursuant to Title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), the Mayor may issue rules to implement this section; provided, that the Mayor may also issue emergency rules to implement this section.

"Sec. 7. Public markets.

"The Mayor may require the permitting of public markets on public space and may require the licensing of managers of public markets on public space and private space.

"Sec. 8. Fees and funding.

"(a) The Mayor may establish fees, by rule, for the application for, and issuance of, each license, permit, and authorization required under this act or the rules promulgated pursuant to this act. The Mayor may differentiate the fees based on the class of license, vending location, and other relevant factors.

"(b)(1) There is established as a nonlapsing fund within the General Fund of the District of Columbia the Vending Regulation Fund ('Fund'), which shall be used solely for the purposes set forth in this section.

"(2) Deposits into the Fund shall include:

"(A) Fees paid for the application for, and issuance or renewal of, a vending permit;

"(B) Fees paid for the application for, and issuance or renewal of, the permit or other authorization issued by the Mayor setting forth the specific location on public space from which a person may vend;

"(C) Funds authorized by an act of Congress, reprogramming, or intra-District transfer to be deposited into the Fund;

"(D) Any other funds designated by law or rule to be deposited into the Fund; and

"(E) Interest on funds deposited in the Fund.

"(3) All funds deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time, but shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in paragraph (4) of this subsection, subject to authorization by Congress.

"(4) Funds in the Fund may be used to pay the costs of administering this act, including costs associated with the issuance of licenses and permits described in paragraph (2)(A) and (B) of this subsection and the administration and enforcement of any rules promulgated under this act.

"Sec. 9. Penalties.

"The Mayor may establish civil penalties for the violation of this act and rules promulgated pursuant to this act, including the establishment of civil penalties pursuant to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code § 2-1801.01 et seq.).

"Sec. 10. Rules.

"The Mayor, pursuant to Title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), may issue rules to implement this act, including rules regulating the design and maintenance of vendor carts, stands, vehicles, and other equipment and rules requiring that persons vending from public space maintain insurance in such form and amount as may be required by the Mayor. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 60-day period of review, excluding weekends, holidays, and days of Council recess; provided, that rules regarding fees shall be submitted separately. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 60-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved."

Section 13(b) of D.C. Law 17-172 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Section 2 of D.C. Law 17-205 added a section to read as follows:

"Sec. 5a. Capitol Riverfront Vending Development Zone.

"(a) Notwithstanding section 5, but subject to subsection (f) of this section, there is established the Capitol Riverfront Vending Development Zone ('CRVDZ').

"(b) The boundaries of the CRVDZ shall be the same as the boundaries for the Capitol Riverfront BID, established by section 208 of the Business Improvement Districts Act of 1996, effective October 18, 2007 (D.C. Law 17-27; D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.58).

"(c) The Mayor shall issue no fewer than 40 vendor locations, with preference to the vendors who are legally licensed to vend at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, on or before the effective date of the Expanding Opportunities for Vending Around the Baseball Stadium Emergency Amendment Act of 2008, effective April 17, 2008 (D.C. Act 17-353; 55 DCR 5370, and shall designate and assign vending locations within the CRVDZ.

"(d) Vending locations assigned within the CRVDZ shall be assigned by lottery.

"(e) Except as provided in this section, the Mayor may waive the regulatory provisions otherwise applicable to vendors, such as design standards, siting standards, and the types of permitted vending.

"(f) The CRVDZ, and any licenses or permits issued therefor, shall expire if any new development zone is hereafter established with the boundaries of the CRVDZ pursuant to section 5.

"(g) Pursuant to Title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), the Mayor may issue rules to implement this section; provided, that the Mayor may also issue emergency rules to implement this section."

Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 17-205 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Sections 2 to 9 of D.C. Law 18-4 added sections to read as follows:

"Sec. 2. Definitions.

"For the purposes of this act, the term:

"(1) 'Vending location' means the specific locations on sidewalks, roadways, and other public space from which a person may vend.

"(2) 'Vending site permit' means a permit or other authorization to vend from a vending location.

"Sec. 3. Vending from public space.

"(a) Except as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall not vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space in the District of Columbia unless the person holds:

"(1) A basic business license properly endorsed for sidewalk or roadway vending;

"(2) A vending site permit; and

"(3) Such other licenses, permits, and authorizations as the Mayor may require by rule.

"(b) The Mayor may authorize the following persons to vend from public space without a basic business license or vending site permit:

"(1) An employee or youth assistant of a licensed vendor;

"(2) A person vending at a licensed special event; and

"(3) A person vending from a public market holding a valid permit issued by the Mayor.

"(c) No authorization from the Mayor is required for vending pursuant to section 105(h) of the First Amendment Assemblies Act of 2004, effective April 13, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-532; D.C. Official Code § 5-331.05(h)).

"Sec. 4. Vending locations and assignment.

"(a) The Mayor shall designate vending locations; provided, that no vending locations shall be established in Ward 2 of the District of Columbia other than those previously authorized under the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Temporary Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-252; 54 DCR 631), who are vending in a location that is in compliance with Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, except as may be established through a vending development zone authorized under section 5; provided further, that no more than 350 vending locations shall be permitted in any single Ward of the District of Columbia.

"(b) A person shall not vend from a location other than a vending location unless the person is vending at a special event or public market holding a valid license or permit issued by the Mayor.

"(c) A person shall not vend from a vending location without first obtaining a vending site permit from the Mayor.

"(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, vending locations shall be assigned by lottery, unless:

"(A) The Mayor establishes an alternate means of assignment by rule; or

"(B) The vending location is located in a vending development zone, in which case the vending location may be assigned by lottery or such other means as may be established for the vending development zone pursuant to section 5.

"(2) Vendors who received vending site permits for a vending location pursuant to the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Temporary Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-252; 54 DCR 631), who are vending in a location that is in compliance with Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, shall have first right of preference for the issuance of a vending site permit for the same vending location.

"Sec. 5. Vending development zones.

"The Mayor may establish vending development zones, upon application and after public hearing, in which the Mayor may waive the regulatory provisions, such as the design standards, the standards for designation of vending locations, and the procedure for assigning vending locations, otherwise applicable to vendors; provided, that the Mayor shall establish, by rule, a procedure for reviewing applications for the establishment of a vending development zone.

"Sec. 6. Public markets.

"The Mayor may require the permitting of public markets on public space and may require the licensing of managers of public markets on public space and private space.

"Sec. 7. Fees and funding.

"(a) The Mayor may establish fees, by rule, for the application for, and issuance of, each license, permit, and authorization required under this act or the rules promulgated pursuant to this act. The Mayor may differentiate the fees based on the class of license, vending location, and other relevant factors.

"(b)(1) There is established as a nonlapsing fund within the General Fund of the District of Columbia the Vending Regulation Fund ("Fund"), which shall be used solely for the purposes set forth in this section.

"(2) Deposits into the Fund shall include:

"(A) Fees paid for the application for, and issuance or renewal of, a vending permit;

"(B) Fees paid for the application for, and issuance or renewal of, the permit or other authorization issued by the Mayor setting forth the specific location on public space from which a person may vend;

"(C) Funds authorized by an act of Congress, reprogramming, or intra-District transfer to be deposited into the Fund;

"(D) Any other funds designated by law or rule to be deposited into the Fund; and

"(E) Interest on funds deposited in the Fund.

"(3) All funds deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time, but shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in paragraph (4) of this subsection, subject to authorization by Congress.

"(4) Funds in the Fund may be used to pay the costs of administering this act, including costs associated with the issuance of licenses and permits described in paragraph (2)(A) and (B) of this subsection and the administration and enforcement of any rules promulgated under this act.

"Sec. 8. Penalties.

"The Mayor may establish civil penalties for the violation of this act and rules promulgated pursuant to this act, including the establishment of civil penalties pursuant to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code § 2-1801.01 et seq.).

"Sec. 9. Rules.

"The Mayor, pursuant to Title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), may issue rules to implement this act, including rules regulating the design and maintenance of vendor carts, stands, vehicles, and other equipment and rules requiring that persons vending from public space maintain insurance in such form and amount as may be required by the Mayor. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 60-day period of review, excluding weekends, holidays, and days of Council recess; provided, that rules regarding fees shall be submitted separately. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 60-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved."

Section 12(b) of D.C. Law 18-4 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Temporary Repeal of Section

Section 11(c)(2) of D.C. Law 17-172 repealed this section.

Section 13(b) of D.C. Law 17-172 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Section 10(c)(2) of D.C. Law 18-4 repealed this section.

Section 12(b) of D.C. Law 18-4 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary requirement that the Mayor attempt to designate additional vending spaces to replace vending spaces that have been eliminated as a result of recent federal measures to increase the security of the White House complex and the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters, see § 3 of the Vending Site Lottery and Assignment Amendment Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-267, May 21, 1996, 43 DCR 2836).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(S) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4 of Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-564, December 19, 2006, 53 DCR 10264).

For temporary (90 day) enactment, see § 5 of Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-564, December 19, 2006, 53 DCR 10264).

For temporary (90 day) additions, see §§ 2 to 9 of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 10(c)(2) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445).

For temporary (90 day) additions, see § 2 of Expanding Opportunities for Street Vending Around the Baseball Stadium Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-353, April 17, 2008, 55 DCR 5370).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section 6 of D.C. Law 17-172, see § 2 of Expanding Opportunities for Street Vending Around the Baseball Stadium Clarifying Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-427, July 16, 2008, 55 DCR 8250).

For temporary (90 day) additions, see §§ 2 to 9 of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638).

For temporary (90 day) repeal, see § 10(c)(2) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638).

For temporary (90 day) additions, see §§ 2 to 9 of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).

For temporary (90 day) repeal, see § 10(c)(2) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

Law 5-113, the "District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1984," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 5-370, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Revenue. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 26, 1984 and July 10, 1984, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 13, 1984, it was assigned Act No. 5-164 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 12-86, the "Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-458, which was referred to the Committee on Public Works and the Environment and the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 19, 1997, and January 6, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 21, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-256 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-86 became effective on April 29, 1998.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Law 12-264, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-804, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 10, 1998, and December 1, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 7, 1999, it was assigned Act No. 12-626 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-264 became effective on April 20, 1999.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

For Law 15-354, see notes following § 47-340.03.

Law 16-72, the "Vending Licensing Moratorium Amendment Act of 2005", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-347 which was referred to the Committee on Consumers and Regulatory Affairs.  The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 1, 2005, and December 6, 2005, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 4, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-248 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.   D.C. Law 16-72 became effective on March 8, 2006.

For Law 18-71, see notes following § 47-2002.01.

Effective Dates

Section 502 of D.C. Law 5-113 provided that § 501 shall take effect April 1, 1985.

Delegation of Authority

Delegation of authority pursuant to an Act Making Appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and three, and for other purposes, see Mayor's Order 98-139, August 20, 1998 (45 DCR 6591).

Miscellaneous Notes

Mayor authorized to issue rules: See second paragraph of note to § 47-2601.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2835.

1973 Ed., § 47-2337.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "General Services and Repair endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class B General Services and Repair endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 302(g) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 302(g) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary amendment of D.C. Act 11-44, see § 303 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(T) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2809.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2836.

1973 Ed., § 47-2338.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "General Services and Repair endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class B General Services and Repair endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 302(g) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 302(g) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary amendment of D.C. Act 11-44, see § 303 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(U) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2837.

1973 Ed., § 47-2339.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (e), substituted "as an Inspected Sales and Services endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "as a Class A Inspected Sales and Services endorsement to a master business license under the master" and "General Sales endorsement to a basic " for "Class B General Sales endorsement to a master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(V) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2838.

1973 Ed., § 47-2340.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted "Public Safety endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Public Safety endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(W) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2839.

1973 Ed., § 47-2341.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (f), substituted "Public Safety endorsement to a basic business license under the basic" for "Class A Public Safety endorsement to a master business license under the master".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(hh)(4)(X) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-38, see notes following § 47-2404.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Prior Codifications

2001 Ed., § 47-2839a.

Legislative History of Laws

Law 16-187, the "Enhanced Professional Security Amendment Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-102, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 6, 2006, and July 11, 2006, respectively.   Signed by the Mayor on July 25, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-465 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.  D.C. Law 16-187 became effective on November 16, 2006.

For Law 17-353, see notes following § 47-308.

Editor's Notes

Former § 47-2839a has been recodified as § 47-2839.01 by D.C. Law 17-353, § 127(a).

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2840.

1973 Ed., § 47-2342.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2832.01.

Miscellaneous Notes

Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: The Office of the Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police was abolished and all functions of that office transferred to and vested in the Chief of Police. The Assistant Superintendent, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Executive Officer"; the Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in command of the Detective Bureau was designated "Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Detectives"; and each other Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police was designated "Deputy Chief of Police" by Reorganization Order No. 7, dated September 16, 1952. Reorganization Order No. 7 was replaced by Organization Order No. 153, dated November 10, 1966.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2841.

1973 Ed., § 47-2343.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2842.

1973 Ed., § 47-2344.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 14-307, in subsec. (b), substituted "$78" for "$50".

D.C. Law 15-354, in subsec. (d), substituted "basic business license system" for "master business licensing scheme".

D.C. Law 16-33 repealed subsec. (c) which had read as follows:

"(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, no licensing fees shall be charged to any child development home as defined in § 4-401(3)."

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 114(a) of Omnibus Budget Support Temporary Act of 1991 (D.C. Law 9-19, August 17, 1991, law notification 38 DCR 5786).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(b) of the Child Development Home Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-444, October 9, 1998, 45 DCR 7304), and § 3(b) of the Child Development Home Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-604, January 20, 1999, 45 DCR 1281).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 3(b) of the Child Development Home Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-57, April 16, 1999, 46 DCR 3862).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1702 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-544, December 4, 2002, 49 DCR 11700).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1702 of the Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-27, February 24, 2003, 50 DCR 2151).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1702 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-103, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5499).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 5003 of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-82, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

Law 4-97, the "Motor Vehicle Services Fees and Driver Education Support Act of 1982," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 4-337, which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Environmental Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on January 12, 1982, and January 26, 1982, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on February 9, 1982, it was assigned Act No. 4-155 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 9-30, the "District of Columbia Motor Vehicle Services Fees Amendment Act of 1991," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 9-163, which was referred to the Committee on Public Works. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 4, 1991, and June 18, 1991, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 2, 1991, it was assigned Act No. 9-57 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 12-255, the "Child Development Home Promotion Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-820, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 1, 1998, and December 15, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 29, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-603 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-255 became effective on April 20, 1999.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 14-307, see notes following § 47-903.

For Law 15-354, see notes following § 47-340.03.

For Law 16-33, see notes following § 47-308.01.

References in Text

Chapter 30 of this title, referred to throughout subsection (a) of this section, was repealed by D.C. Law 5-136.

Miscellaneous Notes

District of Columbia Drug Manufacture and Distribution Licensure Act of 1990: See D.C. Law 8-137, codified as §§ 8-131, 8-137 and 33-1001 et seq.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2843.

Legislative History of Laws

Law 5-84, the "D.C. Funeral Services Regulatory Act of 1984," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 5-7 which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on February 28, 1984 and March 13, 1984, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on March 29, 1984, it was assigned Act No. 5-120 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Miscellaneous Notes

Repeal of regulations: Section 22(b) of D.C. Law 5-84 provided that the rules and regulations governing the licensing of undertakers and apprentice undertakers within the District of Columbia, promulgated March 23, 1954 (c.o. 54-644; 17 DCMR Chapter 23), are repealed.

Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers abolished: Section 22(c) of D.C. Law 5-84 provided that the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of § 47-2843, is abolished on the date that the final member of the Board of Funeral Directors established under § 3-403 takes office.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2844.

1973 Ed., § 47-2345.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 16-81, in subpar. (a-1)(1)(A), substituted ";" for "; or"; in subpar. (a-1)(1)(B) substituted "; or" for "."; and added new subpar. (a-1) (1)(C).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Law 8-231, the "General License Law Amendment Act of 1990," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 8-250, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Revenue. 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. 8-314 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 16-81, the "Nuisance Abatement Reform Amendment Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-80 which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.  The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 6, 2005, and January 4, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 26, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-267 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.   D.C. Law 16-81 became effective on April 4, 2006.

Delegation of Authority

Delegation of Authority under D.C. Official Code 47-2844(a), see Mayor's Order 2008-155, November 14, 2008 (55 DCR 12536).

Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2844(a-1), see Mayor's Order 2009-163, September 25, 2009 (56 DCR 8090).

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 16-81, see notes following § 47-2884.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2845.

1973 Ed., § 47-2346.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 15-354 substituted "Attorney General for the District of Columbia" for "Corporation Counsel".

D.C. Law 16-191 validated a previously made technical correction.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

For Law 15-354, see notes following § 47-340.03.

Law 16-191, the "Technical Amendments Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-760, which was referred to the Committee of the whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 20, 2006, and July 11, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 31, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-475 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-191 became effective on March 2, 2007.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2846.

1973 Ed., § 47-2347.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Elimination of Unlicensed Group Residential Facilities Temporary Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-144, July 18, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 6094).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Elimination of Unlicensed Group Residential Facilities Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-318, April 17, 2000, 47 DCR 2880).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-42, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2808.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

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.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2847.

1973 Ed., § 47-2348.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2848.

1973 Ed., § 47-2349.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 47-2849.

1973 Ed., § 47-2350.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.

Temporary Addition of Section

For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of Towing Vehicles Rulemaking Authority Temporary Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-126, May 2, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 4401).

For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of Towing Vehicles Rulemaking Authority Continuation Temporary Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-277, April 2, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 2740).

For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Temporary Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-93, March 10, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3613).

For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Temporary Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-248, March 17, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4124).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) addition of § 47-2850, see § 2(b) of Towing Vehicles Rulemaking Authority Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-266, January 30, 2002, 49 DCR 1465).

For temporary (90 day) addition of § 47-2850, see § 2(b) of Towing Vehicles Rulemaking Authority Continuation Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-567, December 23, 2002, 50 DCR 294).

For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-225, November 25, 2003, 50 DCR 10706).

For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15- 373, February 19, 2004, 51 DCR 2615).

For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-554, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 10364).

For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16- 17, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2960).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 15-279, the "Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Act of 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-364, which was referred to the Committee on Public Works and Environment. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 9, 2004, and December 7, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 29, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-670 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-279 became effective on April 5, 2005.

Resolutions

Resolution 15-62, the "Towing Services for Motor Vehicles Rulemaking Approval Resolution of 2003", was approved effective March 18, 2003.

Resolution 15-437, the "Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Approval Resolution of 2004", was approved effective February 3, 2004.

Resolution 15-813, the"Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Regulation Approval Resolution of 2004", was approved effective December 21, 2004.