• Current through October 23, 2012

Beginning March 31, 2013, and annually thereafter, the Department of Health shall develop and submit to the Council a mosquito-abatement plan, delineated by ward, for the following fiscal year to prevent and abate the infestation of mosquitoes, which shall, at a minimum, include a:

(1) Determination of which wards are in greatest need of mosquito abatement;

(2) Plan of action to eliminate the habitats of immature mosquitoes and control immature and adult mosquitoes;

(3) Plan to ensure that eradication measures are not injurious to pets or wildlife; and

(4) Delineation of the costs associated with the entire plan.

(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 5022, 59 DCR 8025.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

Law 19-168, the "Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Act of 2012", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-743, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 15, 2012, and June 5, 2012, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 22, 2012, it was assigned Act No. 19-385 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19-168 became effective on September 20, 2012.

Miscellaneous Notes

Short title: Section 5021 of D.C. Law 19-168 provided that subtitle C of title V of the act may be cited as "Mosquito Control and Abatement Annual Plan Act of 2012".