§ 8-301. Duty to remove weeds 4 inches in height; notice; penalties for failure to comply; adjudications.
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Current through October 23, 2012
It shall be the duty of the owner, occupant, or agent in charge of any land in the City of Washington, or in the more densely populated suburbs of said City, to remove from such land any weeds thereon of 4 or more inches in height within 7 days (Sundays and legal holidays excepted) after notice from the Director of the Department of Human Services so to do, and upon failure to comply with such notice he or she shall, on conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $10 for each day said notice is not complied with. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this section, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this section shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(Mar. 1, 1899, 30 Stat. 959, ch. 326, § 1; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 471, 32 DCR 4450.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1101.
1973 Ed., § 6-901.
Legislative History of Laws
Law 6-42, the "Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-187, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 25, 1985, and July 9, 1985, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 16, 1985, it was assigned Act No. 6- 60 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
Miscellaneous Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
