D.C. Code § 37-201.04 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.04
§ 37-201.04. Inspection required after repair; alteration of condemnation tag prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person shall use or, having the same under his control, permit to be used, any weight, scale, measure, weighing or measuring device, or any attachment or part thereof after the same has been altered or repaired without the same having been inspected and approved as provided in this subchapter after such alterations or repairs have been made, and no persons shall alter, obliterate, detach, obscure, or conceal any condemnation seal, stamp, mark, tag, or label, attached or impressed by the Director or any of his assistants or inspectors, without written permission of the Director.
D.C. Code § 37-131.06a — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.06a
§ 37-131.06a. Vending licenses and permits and criminal background checks.
Status: in_force

No applicant for a basic business license, a vending site permit, or any other licenses or permits required to vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public place pursuant to § 37-131.02 shall be required, in connection with said application, to undergo a criminal background check or provide a certified copy of a criminal history report to any agency prior to or after receiving said licenses or permits.
D.C. Code § 37-110 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-110
§ 37-110. Enforcement.
Status: in_force

In the event that a market vendor violates any law, regulation, sidewalk market rule or condition of the market vendor’s sub-lease as specified in the contract, the market manager may issue a market violation notice (“MVN”) to the market vendor suspending the market vendor’s sub-lease until the violation has been cured or corrected. If 3 MVNs are issued to a market vendor during the contract year, the market vendor’s sub-lease shall be cancelled. If the market manager decides not to renew a market vendor’s sub-lease, the market manager shall give the market vendor written notice on or before January 31. MVNs, cancellation, and any decision not to renew a market vendor’s sub-lease shall be effective immediately but may be appealed to the Department of General Services.
D.C. Code § 37-131.10 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.10
§ 37-131.10. Rules.
Status: in_force

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [ § 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement this chapter, including rules regulating the location, the design, and the 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. 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.
D.C. Code § 37-131.09a — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.09a
§ 37-131.09a. Grantmaking authority.
Status: in_force

The Mayor may issue grants, pursuant to part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1 , to assist applicants in obtaining a sidewalk vending license, mobile vending license, or other required authorization, purchasing vending-related equipment and supplies, including carts and trucks, and successfully operating as mobile or sidewalk vendor.
D.C. Code § 37-201.24 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.24
§ 37-201.24. Police power conferred upon Director; inspections without warrants.
Status: in_force

There is hereby conferred upon the Director, his assistants and inspectors, police power, and in the exercise of their duties they shall, upon demand, exhibit their badges to any person questioning their authority; and they are authorized and empowered to make arrests of any person violating any of the provisions of this subchapter. The Director, his assistants, and inspectors may, for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing the provisions of this subchapter and in the performance of their official duties, with or without formal warrant, enter or go into or upon any stand, place, building, or premises, except a private residence, and may stop any vendor, peddler, dealer, vehicle, or person in charge thereof for the purpose of making inspections or tests.
D.C. Code § 37-131.04 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.04
§ 37-131.04. Assignment of vending locations.
Status: in_force

(a) A vendor shall not vend from a vending location without first obtaining a vending site permit from the Mayor.
(b) Vending locations shall be assigned by lotteries conducted by the Mayor, unless:
  (1) The Mayor establishes an alternate means of assignment by rule;
  (2) 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; or
  (3) (A) The vending location was permitted 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), and was assigned to an existing, licensed vendor.
    (B) A vending location identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall remain assigned to the existing, licensed vendor; provided, that the vendor’s license status remains in effect and in good standing.
(c) Vendors who are licensed as of October 22, 2009, and had been, at any time, assigned a vending location pursuant to section 6(c-1)(3) of the Vending Regulation Temporary Act of 2008, effective June 5, 2008 ( D.C. Law 17-172 ; 55 DCR 5377), shall be given a preference in lotteries conducted by the Mayor for assigning those vending locations. The lotteries shall be conducted monthly or on an alternative schedule as determined by the Mayor.
(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, a vending site permit shall constitute a revocable license and a vendor shall not acquire a property interest in the vending site permit.
D.C. Code § 37-131.08a — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.08a
§ 37-131.08a. Sidewalk vending zones and licensing.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor may establish sidewalk vending zones through rulemaking. For each sidewalk vending zone, the Mayor shall:
  (1) Establish vending locations, pursuant to an approved vending site plan submitted by a sidewalk vending zone manager; provided, that no vending cart, stand, or table shall be located within:
    (A) 20 feet of a driveway entrance to a police or fire station;
    (B) 10 feet of any other driveway;
    (C) 10 feet of an alley;
    (D) 20 feet of a street-level entry to a Metrorail escalator;
    (E) 10 feet of a street-level door to a Metrorail elevator;
    (F) A marked loading zone, entrance zone, or parking space designated for diplomatic parking, or other curbside location restricted for certain vehicles or uses;
    (G) 10 feet of a fire hydrant or in-ground fire standpipe;
    (H) 5 feet from a building's marked fire control room; or
    (I) A Metrobus Stop Zone, a commuter bus zone, an intercity bus zone, or other curbside zone specifically designated and demarcated as being for transit use;
  (2) Permit sidewalk vendors to alternate from one vending location to another within the same sidewalk vending zone, pursuant to an approved vending site plan submitted by a sidewalk vending zone manager;
  (3) Require all sidewalk vendors to conspicuously display a basic business license and any other legally required permits or certificates; and
  (4) Require all sidewalk vendors to vend from a temporary table or a vending cart that contains no motor or open fires, is able to be moved by hand, and is no more than 4 feet in width and 4 feet in length, unless the vendor vends food from a vending cart, in which case the vending cart shall not exceed 5 feet in width and 8 feet in length and 8 feet 6 inches in height from the bottom of the tire.
(b) (1) The following persons may submit a written request to the Mayor for the establishment of a sidewalk vending zone, the establishment of vending spaces within a proposed sidewalk vending zone, or the establishment of or changes to vending spaces within an existing sidewalk vending zone:
    (A) An affected Advisory Neighborhood Commission;
    (B) An organization incorporated under the laws of the District, the members of which are sidewalk vendors;
    (C) A non-profit incorporated under the laws of the District that provides services or technical assistance to sidewalk vendors;
    (D) A citizens association incorporated under the laws of the District located within the affected area; or
    (E) A Business Improvement District within the affected area. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "Business Improvement District" shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 2-1215.02(7) .
  (2) The Mayor shall solicit community input and respond in writing to a request made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection within 60 days of its receipt. If the request is denied, the written response shall provide an explanation for the decision.
(c) (1) Each sidewalk vending zone shall be supervised by a sidewalk vending zone manager, which may be either:
    (A) An employee of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection; or
    (B) A private organization contracted for such purposes, as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
  (2) For a sidewalk vending zone authorized by this section or § 37-131.08b , the Mayor may contract or enter into a memorandum of understanding with a private organization to serve as a sidewalk vending zone manager.
  (3) The Mayor shall give preference to organizations that have a demonstrated history of working with, or providing services and technical assistance to, sidewalk vendors.
(d) (1) A sidewalk vending zone manager shall:
    (A) Submit to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection a vending site plan, which shall include vending cart and vending table design standards;
    (A-i) Enforce the vending site plan, including by reviewing and approving vendors' vending cart and vending table specifications and designs in accordance with the approved vending site plan;
    (B) Provide accurate contact information of any onsite personnel to each vendor in a sidewalk vending zone;
    (C) Develop and maintain policies and procedures to respond to and mediate disputes between sidewalk vendors in a sidewalk vending zone, which shall be written and shall be provided to each vendor in a sidewalk vending zone in his or her preferred language;
    (D) Maintain an accurate list of sidewalk vendors operating within a sidewalk vending zone, including contact information and basic information on items being sold by each sidewalk vendor;
    (E) Maintain a daily log of supervision activity, including information on technical assistance provided to sidewalk vendors, mediations conducted, and corrective actions taken to ensure sidewalk vendors are in compliance with the law and regulations;
    (F) Provide technical support to sidewalk vendors in a sidewalk vending zone, as needed;
    (G) Take all necessary and reasonable actions to ensure that a sidewalk vendor is compliant with all health laws and regulations;
    (H) Successfully pass an accredited Food Protection Manager Certification Program; and
    (I) Obtain a public market manager's license from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
  (2) (A) A vending site plan submitted pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall contain a diagram of all sidewalk vending locations within the sidewalk vending zone. The diagram shall include the full name and license number of each vendor, as well as the approximate dimensions of any cart, stand or table used by each vendor.
    (B) The Department shall approve or request modifications to a vending site plan within 7 business days of receipt. The Department shall only request modifications to a vending site plan when the plan conflicts with this chapter or presents an immediate and significant hazard to pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicular traffic.
    (C) A request for modifications shall be made in writing to the sidewalk vending zone manager and shall include the justification for the denial or requested modifications. The Department shall respond to any proposed modifications within 7 business days of receipt.
    (D) Any changes to a vending site plan must be approved by the Department before they may be implemented.
  (3) (A) The list maintained pursuant to paragraph (1)(D) of this subsection shall include the full name, license number,  and a diagram of the vending location.
    (B) Any change of information shall be provided to the Department within 24 hours of that change.
  (4) Any documentation required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made available to the Mayor timely upon request.
D.C. Code § 37-131.06c — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.06c
§ 37-131.06c. Food vending cart service and storage requirements.
Status: in_force

(a) Food vending carts may be serviced and stored in the following locations:
  (1) A vending depot that meets the requirements of section 574 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (24 DCMR § 574);
  (2) A shared kitchen or support facility;
  (3) An existing, brick-and-mortar food establishment with a fixed location, such as a delicatessen, bakery, or restaurant;
  (4) A community center;
  (5) A cottage food business if the vending cart belongs to the cottage food business; or
  (6) A microenterprise home kitchen business if the vending cart belongs to the microenterprise home kitchen business.
(b) A shared kitchen or support facility, existing food establishment with a fixed location, or a community center may be permitted to support the servicing and storage of food vending carts; provided, that:
  (1) The food vending cart will be stored in a space and manner that protects the cart from contamination;
  (2) There is adequate space for the proper storage of inventory, such as food, supplies, and utensils, used by the vendor;
  (3) There is adequate space for the cleaning of any food vending carts serviced and stored at the facility;
  (4) The vendor has access to on-site food preparation and food handling areas, if needed; and
  (5) The facility will provide access to hot and cold water, potable water, electrical outlets, and receptacles or systems for the proper disposal of trash and food waste.
(c) A microenterprise home kitchen business may be permitted to support the service and storage of up to two food vending carts; provided, that:
  (1) The food vending cart will be stored in a space and manner that protects the cart from contamination;
  (2) The storage area is designated and clearly identified upon approval and shall not be relocated without approval by the Department of Health;
  (3) The microenterprise home kitchen business is capable of supporting the proper preparation and storage of the food being sold from the food vending cart.
(d) An alternative service and storage facility, such as a private garage, may be permitted to support the service and storage of up to 4 food vending carts; provided, that:
  (1) The vendors sell only prepackaged food or non-potentially hazardous uncut fruits and vegetables;
  (2) The facility provides the vendor with access to on-site potable water;
  (3) The service and storage areas are free of pests such as rats; and
  (4) Food items are not prepared or stored in the facility.
D.C. Code § 37-201.22 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.22
§ 37-201.22. Inspection of commodities by Director.
Status: in_force

The Director, or under his direction, his assistants and inspectors, shall from time to time weigh or measure and inspect packages or amounts of commodities of whatever kind kept for sale, offered or exposed for sale, sold, or in the process of delivery, in order to determine whether or not the same are kept for sale, offered for sale, or sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, and no person shall refuse to permit such weighing, measuring, or inspection whenever demanded by the Director or any of his assistants or inspectors.
D.C. Code § 37-109 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-109
§ 37-109. Other neighborhood vending.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to maintain the theme and character of Eastern Market, any District of Columbia agency having jurisdiction over public property, including, but not limited to, the property under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Department of Recreation and Parks, in the Eastern Market Special Use Area shall not permit retailing on such public property, except as generally is consistent with the activities at Eastern Market and with the prior written consent of the CPMO, after the review and comment of the market manager and the EMCAC, except that any contracts in place on August 1, 1997, shall be exempt from the provisions of this subsection.
(b) With the advice of the EMCAC, and after appropriate study, public hearing, and approval of the Department of Recreation and Parks, the market manager shall have the authority to extend operations and activities of the Eastern Market Square to the plaza in front of the Capitol Hill Natatorium.
  (1) The CPMO shall not exercise this authority unless it is demonstrated there is sufficient demand from farmers, non-food market vendors, or the Sunday Flea Market vendors to create a viable extension of the Eastern Market Square.
  (2) Any such extension shall not disturb the operations of the Capitol Hill Natatorium or impede the free flow of Natatorium users into and out of the building.
D.C. Code § 37-201.19 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.19
§ 37-201.19. Sale of shucked oysters, fish, meat, butter, and cheese.
Status: in_force

Shucked oysters shall be sold only by liquid measure or numerical count, and whenever there is included in the sale by measure of shucked oysters more than 10 per centum of oyster liquid or other liquid substance, the vendor shall be deemed guilty of selling short measure. All fish, meat, poultry, meat products, lard, lard substitutes, butter, butter substitutes, and cheese shall be sold by avoirdupois weight.
D.C. Code § 37-201.13 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.13
§ 37-201.13. Sale of bread.
Status: in_force

(a) The word “bread” when used in the name of the food means the unit weighs 8 ounces or more after cooling, and any bread exposed for sale or sold in the District of Columbia shall have the net weight of the contents indicated by printing or marking the net weight on the label, wrapper, or container.
(b) Nothing herein shall apply to crackers, pretzels, buns, rolls, scones, or loaves of fancy bread weighing less than one-fourth pound avoirdupois, or what is commonly known as stale bread, provided the seller shall, at the time the sale is made, expressly state to the buyer that the bread sold is stale bread.
(c) Any loaf of bread weighing within 10 per centum in excess or within 4 per centum less than standard weight shall be deemed of legal weight.
D.C. Code § 37-111 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-111
§ 37-111. Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby established the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (“EMCAC”) to be comprised of no more than 11 voting members. The EMCAC shall be comprised as follows:
  (1) Repealed.
  (2) One representative of ANC 6B, who shall be a serving ANC Commissioner;
  (3) One representative each of established, substantial Capitol Hill Community Organizations as follows:
    (A) Capitol Hill Restoration Society, who, among other things, shall provide specific expertise in the area of historic preservation and land use policies;
    (B) Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals, who, among other things, shall provide specific expertise relevant to business and retailing on Capitol Hill;
    (C) Stanton Park Neighborhood Association;
    (D) Eastern Market Preservation and Development Corporation, who, among other things, shall provide insights derived from its focus on Eastern Market issues; and
    (E) Other organizations, which shall be determined upon a vote of 75% of the EMCAC members, to have demonstrated substantial membership, broad Capitol Hill activity focus, and longevity of establishment sufficient to warrant a representative on the EMCAC, subject to the limit on the number of EMCAC members established in this section of this chapter.
  (4) One independent community resident;
  (5) One member who shall be a resident of Ward 6 and who is appointed by the Ward 6 member of the Council, to serve as a voting member;
  (6) One member appointed by the Mayor, to serve as a voting member;
  (7) Repealed.
  (8) Two food market vendors, one from the merchants in the South Hall and the other from the farmer’s line, and one non-food market vendor to be selected by those market vendors, respectively, each of whom serves as a voting member.
(b) Each member of the EMCAC shall represent, and be appointed or elected by his or her constituency, in accordance with its internal procedures except that the independent member, as set out in subsection (a)(4) of this section, shall be selected by the EMCAC for such membership after such positions are advertised to the community for no less than 30 days. The initial selection shall be made as soon as practicable after formation of the EMCAC.
(c) Members of the EMCAC shall serve for 2-year terms, except that the representative from ANC 6B shall not serve for any period longer than his or her service as a Commissioner. ANC 6B shall identify the EMCAC representative within 45 days after April 16, 1999. To create staggered terms, the initial non-ANC members shall determine by lot that half shall serve for one year.
(d) With the exception of the voting representatives of the food market vendors and non-food market vendors, no member of the EMCAC shall have an economic interest in, or fiduciary responsibility for, any business or other activity operated or conducted on the Eastern Market Square, or subject to control or regulation under this chapter.
(e) All members of the EMCAC shall serve without compensation. Direct expenses may be reimbursed according to policies to be determined by the EMCAC. The EMCAC may establish a bank account and receive and disburse funds.
(f) The members of the EMCAC shall meet no later than 45 days of April 16, 1999, and shall establish suitable bylaws governing its operations, including provisions for the election of a chair, vice-chair and other offices as deemed necessary. Within 90 days after December 7, 2004, the EMCAC shall revise its bylaws to be consistent with this chapter.
(g) The EMCAC shall have the following responsibilities:
  (1) (A) Review and comment to the CPMO in preparing each RFP which shall be issued by the District of Columbia for the selection of a market manager; and
    (B) Review and comment on all summaries of proposals received by the CPMO in response to each RFP and provide comments to the CPMO on the information reviewed by the EMCAC;
  (2) Meet in public session at least quarterly to receive public comments on Eastern Market operations and activities;
  (3) Review and comment in 30 days from the point that the EMCAC has notice on:
    (A) The annual budget prepared by the market manager for the management of the Eastern Market Square;
    (B) Any proposal by the market manager for an increase in the range of rates for vending on the sidewalk market;
    (C) Any proposal for a capital improvement to the Eastern Market Square or the Eastern Market building; and
    (D) Any proposal to expend monies from the Fund established in § 37-103 for the preservation and enhancement of Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Square; and
  (4) Provide advice or comment to the market manager in the exercise of the market manager’s responsibilities, for the purposes enumerated in this chapter and in regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, and specifically to provide for coordination among activities in the Eastern Market and on the Eastern Market Square, as provided for in this chapter and accompanying regulations.
(h) The EMCAC shall be involved in any Eastern Market renovation as follows:
  (1) Any plan for the renovation or restoration of Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Square, including the Eastern Market building or Farmers’ Line shed, shall comply with the standards for rehabilitation of historic buildings issued by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior and shall include comments by the EMCAC.
  (2) The CPMO, with the advice of the EMCAC and the market manager, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 3 of Title 2 , shall develop any RFP to be issued by the District government for the selection of any architects or contractors to work on Eastern Market or the Eastern Market Square. All contracts shall be awarded in accordance with the procedures in §§ 2620 through 2627 of Title 27 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (Contracts and Procurements) except that the EMCAC’s review shall be in addition to the architect-engineer evaluation board. The EMCAC shall review and comment on each proposal received in response to each RFP and shall comment on the proposals to the CPMO for final selection. Any EMCAC member with a personal or financial connection, or with an immediate family member with a personal or financial connection to any person or entity submitting a proposal, or to any contractor or subcontractor shall take no part in considering, evaluating, or recommending that or competing proposals, or that of any contractor or subcontractor.
(i) The EMCAC shall create at least two standing committees as follows:
  (1) A Tenants Council comprised of one representative of each major activity, including, but not limited to, the farmers, South Hall stall holders, Center Hall tenants, North Hall tenants, arts and crafts market vendors, and flea market vendors. The Tenants Council shall meet regularly, and shall appoint a chair to conduct its meetings. The Tenants Council may report from time to time to the EMCAC and to the market manager. The Tenants Council and the market manager shall work together to arrange off-site parking for tenants and market vendors. The Tenants Council shall assist the market manager in evaluating and amending standards for the conduct of operations and activities at Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Square.
  (2) An Application Advisory Review Subcommittee, which shall be composed of experts, drawn as appropriate from existing farmers, merchants, and market vendors, to meet as necessary to evaluate applications for annual sidewalk sub-leases for conformity to criteria for sub-lease priority with respect to farmers, artists, crafters and other market vendors. Sub-leases may be issued provisionally by the market manager pending the review and advice of the Application Advisory Review Subcommittee.
(j) Subject to the provisions of this chapter and relevant regulation, the EMCAC may propose, and shall review and advise on recommendations by the market manager, to amend standards, operational guidelines, and rules for the conduct of operations and activities at Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Square. In making proposals, or considering recommendations, the market manager and the EMCAC shall take into account:
  (1) Preserving the historic character and atmosphere of Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Square;
  (2) Community opinion; and
  (3) The goal of Eastern Market economic self-sufficiency.
(k) Provided the Mayor or his designee approves gifts and donations, the EMCAC may promote and seek outside funding for the preservation and enhancement of Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Square, through fund-raising events, contributions, grants, sales, the establishment of an endowment and other appropriate activities. Any funds raised in this way shall be deposited into the Fund.
D.C. Code § 37-113 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-113
§ 37-113. Reporting requirements.
Status: in_force

No later than January 2, 2004, the CPMO shall file a report with the Council for review. The report shall contain information including, but not limited to, a report on the operations and management of Eastern Market for the past 5 year period, financial operations, a summary of all contractual activities, and an assessment of management operations including EMCAC functions and procedures and a report on the Market’s capital status and needs.
D.C. Code § 37-201.26 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.26
§ 37-201.26. Weighmasters; public scales; fees.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 37-131.06b — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.06b
§ 37-131.06b. Food vending cart and vehicle design standards.
Status: in_force

(a) Food vending cart and vehicle designs shall be subject to rules promulgated by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection; provided, that food vending carts and vehicles for vendors:
  (1) Selling only non-potentially hazardous uncut fruits and vegetables shall not be required to include freshwater tanks, wastewater tanks, or food, ware, or hand washing sinks or sink compartments; or
  (2) Selling non-potentially hazardous uncut fruits and vegetables, and potentially hazardous pre-packaged foods, including frozen desserts, sandwiches, and pre-cut fruits and vegetables, shall not be required to include freshwater tanks, or food, ware, or hand washing sinks or compartments.
(b) (1) The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection shall, in consultation with the Department of Health, establish a process through which businesses, community-based organizations, and vendors can submit food vending cart designs and specifications for approval by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
  (2) When determining whether to approve a specific food vending cart design, the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection shall consider the following:
    (A) Whether the food items that will be sold by users of the food vending cart:
      (i) Are potentially hazardous, as defined in section 9901 of Title 25-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-A DCMR § 9901);
      (ii) Will be prepared off-site or at the cart; and
      (iii) Are packaged off-site, are packaged at the cart, or are sold unpackaged;
    (B) Whether the application of existing food cart design requirements is necessary given the food items that will be offered for sale; and
    (C) Whether the application of existing food cart design requirements would render the sale of the proposed food items unfeasible due to the size or potential cost of the cart.
  (3) When the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection denies a proposed food vending cart design, the Department shall provide the applicant with the specific reasons and justifications for a denial. The business, non-profit, community-based organization, or vendor who submitted the designs and specifications that were denied may, within 30 business days of receiving a denial, submit revised food vending cart design plans and specifications for consideration by the Department.
(c) When the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection approves a food vending cart design, the Department shall post the final design, including any design specifications and equipment requirements for the cart, publicly on its website.
D.C. Code § 37-201.05 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.05
§ 37-201.05. Obstruction of inspection prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person shall neglect, fail, or refuse to exhibit any weight, scale, beam, measure, weighing or measuring device, subject to inspection or test under the provisions of this subchapter, to the Director or any of his assistants or inspectors for the purpose of inspection and test and no persons shall in any manner obstruct, hinder, or molest the Director or any of his assistants, inspectors, or other employees in the performance of their duties.
D.C. Code § 37-201.14 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.14
§ 37-201.14. Sale of frozen and fluid dairy products.
Status: in_force

(a) All fluid and frozen dairy products, including but not limited to whole milk, skimmed milk, cultured milk, sweet cream, sour cream, buttermilk, chocolate milk, chocolate drink, ice cream, and frozen custard, and frozen dairy desserts such as sherbet, water ice, and ice milk, shall, when sold or offered for sale in package form, be packaged only in units of gallons, one and one-half gallons, two and one-half gallons, integral multiples of the gallon, or binary-submultiples of the gallon of not less than 1 fluid ounce. Packages of less than 1 fluid ounce shall be permitted if the net contents of each such package are clearly and permanently marked thereon and if the labeling of the package conforms with the requirements of this subchapter or such package be 1 of a number of identical packages in an outside container the total contents and labeling of which conform with the requirements of this subchapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, frozen dairy products and frozen dairy desserts may be sold or offered for sale in individually packaged or wrapped portions each containing 4 or more but less than 16 fluid ounces, in integral multiples of 1 ounce, or, if less than 4 ounces, in multiples of one-half ounce. The package or wrapper of each individual portion of any such frozen dairy product or frozen dairy dessert shall be clearly labeled to show the net contents in fluid ounces. When 2 or more such individual portions of a frozen dairy product or frozen dairy dessert are sold or offered for sale in an outside container, the exterior of such container shall be clearly labeled to show the number of individual portions contained therein and the total net contents of such container, in fluid ounces.
(b) Bottles or containers used for the retail sale of milk, buttermilk, chocolate milk, chocolate drink, or cream shall have clearly blown or otherwise permanently marked in the side of each bottle or container, or printed on the cap or stopple thereof, the name and address of the person, firm, or corporation who or which bottled such milk, buttermilk, chocolate milk, chocolate drink, or cream and the capacity of such bottle or container, except that a package containing less than 1 fluid ounce need not be labeled as to quantity if such package be 1 of a number of identical packages in an outside container the total contents and labeling of which conform with the requirements of this subchapter.
D.C. Code § 37-201.20 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.20
§ 37-201.20. Automatic measuring pumps.
Status: in_force

Every user of an automatic measuring pump or similar device, shall, when the supply of the commodity which he is measuring for sale with such pump or similar device, is insufficient to deliver correct measure of such commodity by the usual or customary method of operating such pump or device or when, for any cause whatever, such pump or device does not, by the usual or customary method of operating same, deliver correct measure, place a sign with the words, “Out of use” in a conspicuous place on such pump or device where it may readily be seen, and shall forthwith cease to use the same until his supply of such commodity is replenished or until such pump or device is repaired, adjusted, or otherwise put in condition to deliver correct measure. All automatic measuring pumps or other similar measuring devices in use shall be subject to inspection, and approval or condemnation, whether used for measuring or not.
D.C. Code § 37-131.02 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.02
§ 37-131.02. Vending from public space.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall not vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space unless the person holds:
  (1) A basic business license;
  (2) A vending site permit, or other authorization issued by the Mayor, setting forth the specific location on public space from which the person may vend; and
  (3) Such other licenses, permits, and authorizations that 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;
  (3) A person vending at a farmers market or public market that has been issued a valid permit by the Mayor; and
  (4) A person or entity authorized to vend from public space without a license pursuant to subsection (d) of this section.
(c) Repealed.
(d) The Mayor may establish by regulation exemptions from the licensure requirement for a person, entity, or categories of persons or entities to vend from public space without a basic business license when the public interest would be served by establishing such an exemption.
(e) Vendors may operate only during the following hours:
  (1) Sunday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and
  (2) Friday and Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next day; provided, that vendors operating in Residential Zones, as specified in the District of Columbia Zoning Regulations, shall not vend past 10:00 p.m. on any night of the week.
D.C. Code § 37-131.08d — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.08d
§ 37-131.08d. Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant public asset and vendor support study.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor shall commission a study to:
  (1) Identify potential spaces for the storage and servicing of sidewalk vending carts within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including any cost estimates for acquiring the space and making necessary improvements;
  (2) Identify potential locations for the siting of public restroom facilities within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including cost estimates of any work that would be required to construct a public restroom facility;
  (3) Make recommendations for capital improvements at areas within the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone to better accommodate vending activity and pedestrian access; and
  (4) Identify potential locations for an indoor vending market within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including cost estimates for acquiring the land if necessary.
(b) The Mayor shall submit the study required pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than one year after July 1, 2023.
D.C. Code § 37-112 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-112
§ 37-112. Insurance.
Status: in_force

(a) The market manager shall maintain appropriate liability insurance. The market manager shall require each tenant and market vendor to maintain liability insurance, individually or as part of a group policy.
(b) The market manager, each tenant and each market vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the District of Columbia from any liability arising out of each tenant’s or market vendor’s and market manager’s respective activity.
D.C. Code § 37-205.01 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-205.01
§ 37-205.01. Supervision of municipal fish market.
Status: in_force

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed in the name of the District of Columbia to exclusively control, regulate, and operate as a market and for such other uses as the Mayor determines to be appropriate, the water frontage on the Potomac River lying south of Water Street, between 11th and 12th Streets, including the buildings and wharves thereon; and said Mayor shall have power to make leases, fix and determine rentals, wharfage and dockage fees, and to collect and pay the same into the treasury of the United States to the credit of the General Fund of the District of Columbia; and said Mayor to make and amend, from time to time, all such regulations as it may deem proper for the control, regulation, and operation of said market.
D.C. Code § 37-201.21 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.21
§ 37-201.21. Sale of pro rata quantity.
Status: in_force

Whenever any commodity is offered for sale at a stated price for a stated quantity, a smaller quantity shall be sold at a pro rata price unless the purchaser is informed to the contrary at the time of sale.
D.C. Code § 37-201.07 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.07
§ 37-201.07. False measure prohibited; sale of commodities.
Status: in_force

No person shall sell, offer for sale, keep, or expose for sale anywhere in the District of Columbia any commodity of any kind as a weight, measure, or numerical count greater than the actual or true weight, measure, or numerical count thereof, and no person shall take or attempt to take more than the actual and true weight, measure, or numerical count of any commodity, when, as buyer, he is permitted by the seller to determine the weight, measure, or numerical count thereof. No person shall charge or collect for any commodity or commodities a sum greater than the price or prices indicated or quoted at the time of sale. No person shall charge, collect, or accept any money for any commodity which he shall not have delivered or which he shall not have agreed to deliver. When a whole number or fraction, or both, are used in representing the price or quantity of any commodity, thing, or service offered or exposed for sale, such number or combination of numbers shall be of such size as to indicate clearly the price or quantity of such commodity, thing or service.
D.C. Code § 37-108 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-108
§ 37-108. Right of first refusal for existing sidewalk operations.
Status: in_force

(a) Any farmer or other market vendor of agricultural products who has operated one or more stalls on the sidewalk at any time within the last 2 years shall be offered a right of first refusal to continue such operations under substantially similar terms, except that:
  (1) The terms shall incorporate the provisions of this chapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant to it, provided that the farmer or market vendor of agricultural products may continue to sell the type of goods sold during the 2-year period prior to April 16, 1999; and
  (2) Space charges or other financial arrangements shall reflect fair market practices.
(b) Any non-food market vendor who, as of August 1, 1997, was a party to any arrangement to operate one or more stalls on the sidewalk shall have the right-of-first refusal to continue such operations under substantially similar terms, except that:
  (1) The terms shall incorporate the provisions of this chapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant to it, provided that the non-food market vendor may continue to sell the type of goods being sold as of August 1, 1997; and
  (2) Space charges or other financial arrangements shall reflect fair market practices.
D.C. Code § 37-201.22a — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.22a
§ 37-201.22a. Sale of food by false advertising.
Status: in_force

The Director of Weights, Measures, and Markets is further authorized to make purchases of food in connection with the investigation and detection of sales of food by misrepresentation or false advertising in violation of §§ 22-1511 to 22-1513 ; and there are authorized to be appropriated annually such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this section.
D.C. Code § 37-131.06 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.06
§ 37-131.06. Public markets and farmers markets.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor may require the permitting of public markets and farmers markets on public space and may require the licensing of managers of public markets and farmers markets on public space and private space.
(b) (1) By January 1, 2028, the Mayor shall establish a centralized application system for the purpose of streamlining the licensing and permitting of farmers markets that shall:
    (A) Enable a farmers market to provide the required documentation to one government agency through an online portal;
    (B) Make the documentation available to any other relevant agency for review, including for a permit to operate on public space;
    (C) Clearly communicate to applicants through the online portal the status of their application, including whether they are missing any required documents and which approvals are still pending; and
    (D) Notify the applicant when each necessary license or permit has been approved.
  (2) The Mayor shall post on a public facing website the standard requirements for a license, permit, or authorization to operate a farmers market, farm stand, or mobile market in the District.
D.C. Code § 37-201.17 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.17
§ 37-201.17. Sale of wood.
Status: in_force

A cord of wood shall contain 128 cubic feet. Wood more than 8 inches in length shall be sold by the cord or fractional part thereof, and when delivered shall contain 128 cubic feet per cord when evenly and compactly stacked. Split wood, 8 inches or less in length, may be sold by such standard loads as shall be fixed by the Council of the District of Columbia.
D.C. Code § 37-101 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-101
§ 37-101. Definitions.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Agricultural products” means vegetables, fruits, grains, mushrooms, honey, plants, plant cuttings, flowers, herbs, nuts, seeds, bulbs, and rootstock and includes baked or processed foods that are:
  (A) Processed in some way by the market vendor; and
  (B) Approved by the regulatory authorities.
(2) “Antiques” means items of personal property manufactured or made more than 100 years ago.
(3) “Artist” means an individual who created the works of art offered for sale and includes two or more individuals who work together in creating individual works of art offered for sale.
(4) “Center hall” means the 3,160 square feet of the Eastern Market building on the first and second floors that is between the South Hall and North Hall and which, on April 16, 1999, contained a pottery studio and bathrooms.
(5) “Chief Property Management Officer” (“CPMO”) means the Chief Property Management Officer of the District of Columbia Department of General Services.
(6) “Community Arts Center” means a space operated for the promotion of the arts including performances, exhibitions, sales, demonstrations and instruction.
(7) “Community group” means any District-based not-for-profit association or organization whose mission in some way serves the interests of the District’s residents.
(8) “Compatible or complementary uses” means uses similar to the other permitted uses of Eastern Market Square or uses that would enhance and not detract from those uses.
(9) “Crafter” means an individual who created the hand-crafted goods offered for sale and includes two or more individuals who work together in creating individual hand-crafted goods offered for sale.
(10) “Eastern Market” means the building at Lot 800, Square 872 in the District of Columbia.
(11) “Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee” (“EMCAC”), means the advisory committee created in § 37-111 .
(12) “Eastern Market Special Use Area” means:
  (A) Eastern Market Square, including the North Hall Plaza;
  (B) The Capitol Hill Natatorium Plaza;
  (C) The playground and parking lot of Hine Junior High School, as of December 24, 2013, until commencement of construction with respect to new development on the Hine Junior High School site;
  (D) 7th Street, S.E., between North Carolina Avenue, S.E., and Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., including the area between the curb and near edge of the sidewalk on both the east and west sides of the street and excluding the area between the property line and far edge of the sidewalk on both sides of the street;
  (E) The new C Street, S.E., to be constructed between 7th and 8th Streets, S.E., including the area between the curb and near edge of the sidewalk on both the north and south sides of the street and excluding the area between the property line and the far edge of the sidewalk on both sides of the street; and
  (F) Other privately owned or controlled lands or buildings that are directly adjacent to the area defined in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of this paragraph, each being subject to a lease or management agreement between the market manager and such owner or controlling entity, and for durations and under conditions defined in the lease or management agreements.
(13) “Eastern Market Square” means the area between the south curb of North Carolina Avenue, S.E., and the north curb of C Street, S.E., and between the west curb of 7th Street, S.E., and the building line with the Capitol Hill Natatorium.
(14) “Eastern Market Tenants Council” means an Eastern Market tenants’ group comprised of one representative of each major activity, including, but not limited to, the farmers, South Hall stall holders, Center Hall tenants, North Hall tenants, arts and crafts market vendors, and flea market vendors.
(15) “Farmer” means a market vendor who sells agricultural products, of which at least 70%, during the April-November harvest season was: (A) grown on land owned or leased by the market vendor; (B) grown on land neighboring the land owned or leased by the market vendor; (C) obtained directly from others who have grown the product on land which is owned or leased by the producer; or (D) in the non-harvest season of December-March, a market vendor who sells agricultural products in the harvest season, of which at least 30% was either (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph.
(16) “Farmers’ line” means that portion of the Eastern Market Square (under the existing shed) and extending north to North Carolina Avenue, S.E., and south of the shed along the sidewalk of 7th Street, S.E., to C Street, S.E., as well as the portion of the Eastern Market square between Eastern Market and the curb of C Street, S.E.
(17) “Food merchant” means a market vendor who sells agricultural products or prepared food, both home-grown and food obtained from wholesalers, but primarily from food wholesalers, to retail customers.
(18) “Food wholesaler” means vendors who sell agricultural products grown by themselves and others to a food merchant for resale to retail customers.
(19) “Hand-crafted goods” means items produced or created from raw or basic materials that are changed into a significantly different shape, design, form or function using a special skill, trade or manual art.
(20) “Importers of hand-crafted and indigenous goods” means market vendors who sell items that are ethno-specific and are designed, produced and representative of the country of origin and purchased by the applicant in the country of origin or imported by the market vendor.
(21) “Market manager” means a person or persons, having experience relevant to operating an historic urban fresh food or farmers’ market, employed to provide unified and coordinated management for the Eastern Market Special Use Area.
(22) “Market vendor” means an individual, association or corporation (including, but not limited to, any partnership, society, club, joint-stock company, estate, receiver, trustee, assignee, or referee, and any combination of individuals acting as a unit) with a currently enforceable contract or agreement with the market manager and engaged in selling any good in or about the Eastern Market Square and includes any artist, any crafter, any farmer and any merchant.
(23) “North Hall” means the 4,500 square feet of space on the ground floor of the North end of Eastern Market.
(24) “North Plaza” means that portion of Eastern Market Square bounded by the private right of way on the west, North Carolina Avenue, S.E., on the north, the Farmers’ Line on the east, and the north face of the Eastern Market building on the south.
(25) Repealed.
(26) “Sidewalk market” means the areas, covered and uncovered, between the building and the street curbs on the south, east and north sides of the Eastern Market building on the Eastern Market Square.
(27) “Sidewalk market stall” means a sidewalk space of at least 32 square feet (normally eight feet by four feet) within which a market vendor is permitted to display and sell goods.
(28) “South Hall” means the 9,500 square feet of the ground floor and basement of the Eastern Market building at the southern end of the building closest to C Street, S.E.
(29) “Tenant” means an individual, association or corporation (including, but not limited to, any partnership, society, club, joint-stock company, estate, receiver, trustee, assignee, or referee, and any combination of individuals acting as a unit) but not limited to organizations and community groups having a written contract with the market manager to occupy space inside the Eastern Market building.
(30) “Vintage goods or collectibles” means any items of personal property previously purchased at retail.
(31) “Works of art” means drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, ornamental textiles, ornamental glass, ornamental pottery, and any other items created primarily for aesthetic appreciation.
D.C. Code § 37-201.09 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.09
§ 37-201.09. Vending machines.
Status: in_force

No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, operate, or maintain, or cause to be erected, operated, or maintained within the District of Columbia any coin-in-the-slot machine or automatic vending device without placing in charge thereof some responsible person. No such machine shall be maintained for use when the same is not in perfect working order, and the person in charge as well as the owner of such machine or device shall be held responsible for operating or maintaining any such machine or device which is not in perfect working order. A sign or placard shall be placed on every such machine or device in a conspicuous place and shall contain the name and business address of the owner and of the person in charge of such machine or device, and shall state that the person in charge of such machine or device will refund to any person money deposited by him for which the commodity or service promised expressly or impliedly has not been received, and such person shall so refund such money.
D.C. Code § 37-103 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-103
§ 37-103. Eastern Market Enterprise Fund.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established as a special fund the Eastern Market Enterprise Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Department of General Services in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of this section.
(b) All revenues, proceeds, and moneys from whatever source derived that are collected or received by the Department of General Services on behalf of Eastern Market shall be deposited into the Fund.
(c) Repealed.
(d) Money in the Fund shall be used for the following purposes:
  (1) To fund all expenses related to the management and maintenance of the Eastern Market Special Use Area; and
  (2) Up to $5,000 per fiscal year to fund the operating expenses of the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, including the creation and preservation of meeting records, printing, copying, and other direct expenses related to their duties.
(e) Money in the Fund may not be used to fund capital expenditures for Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Special Use Area.
(f) Any money remaining available in the Fund at the end of a fiscal year, as determined by the Chief Financial Officer in the fiscal year-end close, shall be transferred to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia as part of the fiscal year-end close.
D.C. Code § 37-201.10 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.10
§ 37-201.10. Sales tickets.
Status: in_force

Every person, firm, or corporation shall, when a sales ticket is given with a purchase, cause such sales ticket to show the correct name and address of such person, firm, or corporation and the weight, measure, or numerical count, as the case may be, of each commodity sold to the purchaser, and every such person, firm, or corporation is hereby required to deliver such sales ticket to such purchaser when requested to do so by such purchaser at the time of sale.
D.C. Code § 37-201.29 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.29
§ 37-201.29. “Mayor” and “Director” defined.
Status: in_force

Wherever the word “Mayor” is used in this subchapter, it shall be construed to mean the Mayor of the District of Columbia. Whenever the word “Director” is used in this subchapter, it shall be construed to mean the Director of Weights, Measures, and Markets.
D.C. Code § 37-201.23 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.23
§ 37-201.23. Sale of measuring devices by Director prohibited.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for the Director or any employee of his office to vend any weights, measures, weighing or measuring device, or to offer or expose the same for sale, or to be interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale of same.
D.C. Code § 37-201.16 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.16
§ 37-201.16. Substitutes for dry measure prohibited.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter contained shall be construed as permitting the use as a dry measure or substituting for a dry measure any of the following containers: barrels, boxes, lug boxes, crates, hampers, baskets, or climax baskets; and the use of any such container as a measure is hereby expressly prohibited, and the user shall be fined or imprisoned as herein provided for other violations of this subchapter.
D.C. Code § 37-131.07 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.07
§ 37-131.07. Fees and funding.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Fees for vending licenses and permits required pursuant to this chapter shall be as follows:
    (A) The biennial fee for a basic business license for any vendor shall be $99;
    (B) The annual fee for a vending site permit for sidewalk vending locations shall be $75;
    (C) The annual fee for a mobile roadway vending site permit shall be $150;
    (D) The fee for a monthly vending site permit in the Nationals Park Vending Zone, as described in section 529 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (24 DCMR § 529) shall be $65 per monthly lottery; and
    (E) The fee for a monthly vending site permit for stationary roadway vending at vending locations designated by section 530 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (24 DCMR § 530) shall be $225 per monthly lottery.
  (2) The Mayor may revise fees established in this subsection through the promulgation of rules pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 .
(a-1) (1) The Mayor shall not charge a non-government organization operating a farmers market a fee related to temporary parking restrictions caused by the farmers market's occupancy of public space, such as a fee described in 18 DCMR § 2407.20; provided, that the farmers market participates in the Women, Infants and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program ("FMNP") and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ("SNAP").
  (2) The Mayor may charge a farmers market operated by a District or federal government agency, regardless of participation in FMNP and SNAP, a fee related to temporary parking restrictions caused by the farmers market's occupancy of public space, such as a fee described in 18 DCMR § 2407.20.
  (2A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Mayor shall waive all licensing, permitting, or temporary parking restriction fees for a farmers market, farm stand, or mobile market located, or applying to locate, in a low food access area.
  (3) For the purposes of this subsection, the term "low food access area" shall have the same definition as in § 7-742.21(7) .
(b) (1) There is established as a special fund the Vending Regulation Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection.
  (2) The following shall be deposited into the Fund:
    (A) Fees paid for the application for, and issuance or renewal of, a basic business license endorsed for vending;
    (B) Fees paid for the application for, and issuance or renewal of, a vending site permit or other licenses, permits, or authorizations issued by the Mayor under this chapter;
    (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) Repealed.
  (4) Funds in the Fund may be used to pay the costs of administering this chapter, including costs associated with the application for, and issuance and renewal of, a basic business license as set forth in paragraph (2)(A) of this subsection, and the administration and enforcement of any rules issued under this chapter.
  (5) Any money remaining available in the Fund at the end of a fiscal year, as determined by the Chief Financial Officer in the fiscal year-end close, shall be transferred to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia as part of the fiscal year-end close.
D.C. Code § 37-107 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-107
§ 37-107. Right of first refusal for existing inside operations.
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual, association or corporation having a lease, contract, agreement, or legally binding understanding to operate one or more stalls in the South Hall, a breakfast or lunch restaurant in the Center and South Hall, a pottery studio in the Center Hall, a community- and arts-related space in the North Hall as of August 1, 1997, shall be offered the right of first refusal to sub-lease under substantially similar terms, except that:
  (1) The terms shall incorporate the provisions of this chapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant to it; and
  (2) Rents or other financial arrangements shall reflect fair market rents and practices, but rents and fees for the operator of the North Hall shall take into account that certain activities will be charged only nominal fees.
(b) Annual rent increases for any operators shall be limited to 102% of the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), or to an additional amount to reflect the cost of additional services provided, except that in no instance shall the annual increase exceed 110% of the CPI.
D.C. Code § 37-131.01 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.01
§ 37-131.01. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this chapter , the term:
  (1) "Farmers market" shall have the same meaning as in § 7-742.21(2) .
  (1A) "Farm stand" shall have the same meaning as in § 7-742.21(4) .
  (1B) "Fund" means the Vending Regulation Fund established by § 37-131.08(b) .
  (2) "Mobile market" shall have the same meaning as in § 7-742.21(8) .
  (2A) "Public market" means a vending operation that takes place in an area of public space set aside and permitted on a regular basis for the sale of goods, merchandise, or services provided onsite, including a flea market or antique market.
  (3) "Sidewalk vending zone" means a geographically defined area with 3 or more vending locations at which a person may vend.
  (4) "Sidewalk vending zone manager" means a non-profit organization headquartered in the District of Columbia that oversees sidewalk vendors operating within a sidewalk vending zone.
  (5) "Sidewalk vendor" means a person who engages in business while occupying a portion of the public right-of-way other than that reserved for vehicular travel.
  (6) "Vending cart" means a wheeled, non-motorized, self-contained apparatus designed to be pulled by a vehicle or pushed by hand, designed to be operated from a sidewalk vending location, and from which food, products, merchandise, or services are intended to be vended.
  (7) "Vending locations" means the specific locations designated by the Mayor on sidewalks, roadways, and other public space at which a person may vend.
  (8) "Vending site permit" means a permit or other authorization issued by the Mayor for a vending location.
D.C. Code § 37-201.18 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.18
§ 37-201.18. Standard liquid measures; automatic gasoline pumps.
Status: in_force

The standard liquid gallon shall contain 231 cubic inches; the half gallon, one hundred and fifteen and five-tenths cubic inches; the quart, fifty-seven and seventy-five hundredths cubic inches; the pint, twenty-eight and eight hundred and seventy-five thousandths cubic inches; the half pint, fourteen and four hundred and thirty-seven thousandths cubic inches; the gill, seven and two hundred and eighteen thousandths cubic inches; the fluid ounce, one and eight-tenths cubic inches; and no liquid measure of other than the foregoing capacities, except multiples of the gallon, shall be deemed legal liquid measure in the District of Columbia; provided, that any automatic pump for the measurement of gasoline shall have graduations of fractional parts of a gallon in terms of either decimal or binary-submultiple subdivisions.
D.C. Code § 37-203.01 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-203.01
§ 37-203.01. “Barrel of corn” defined.
Status: in_force

Three hundred and fifty pounds of corn on the cob shall constitute a barrel and 280 pounds of shelled corn shall constitute a barrel; provided, that nothing in this section shall be held to prohibit the sale of corn on the cob by the barrel.
D.C. Code § 37-201.18a — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.18a
§ 37-201.18a. Gasoline and fuel pump octane measurement.
Status: in_force

(a) The Director shall:
  (1) Take samples of automotive fuel wherever it is offered for sale or use in the District of Columbia;
  (2) Inspect and test on at least an annual basis and on a random, unannounced basis the octane levels of the gasoline dispensed at each gasoline pump;
  (3) Maintain records of all inspections;
  (4) If determined to be necessary, at the Director’s discretion, enter into contractual agreements with qualified laboratories as a cost-saving measure for the purpose of analyzing automotive fuel samples if the octane level of the automotive fuel is questioned; and
  (5) Issue rules for the enforcement and administration of this subchapter, which may include the adoption by reference of applicable regulations issued by the Federal Trade Commission governing the certification, disclosure, posting, and labeling of automotive fuel.
(b) No automotive fuel may be sold or offered for sale unless approved by the Director.
(c) The Director may conduct investigations to determine compliance with this subchapter.
(d) If the Director determines that an automotive fuel sample does not conform with the standards set out by this subchapter or rules issued pursuant to this subchapter, the Director may take any or all of the following actions to prohibit the sale of the nonconforming automotive fuel or to prohibit the use of the nonconforming dispensing system, storage tank, or other dispensing device:
  (1) Seal and mark as sealed the storage tanks from which the sample was drawn or the nonconforming label attached;
  (2) Condemn and mark as condemned the dispensing system, storage tank, or other dispensing device from which the sample was obtained or on which the nonconforming label is attached; or
  (3) Issue civil infractions under § 2-1801.01 et seq.
(e) If the Director condemns the dispensing system, storage tank, or other dispensing device, the Director may immediately seize and seal, to prevent further sales, any dispensing system, storage tank, or other dispensing device from which automotive fuel is sold or offered for sale in violation of this subchapter or rules issued pursuant to this subchapter.
(f) (1) The Director shall post, in a conspicuous place on the premises where a dispensing system, storage tank, or other dispensing device has been condemned, a notice stating that the condemnation has taken place, the grounds for the condemnation, and a warning that it shall be unlawful to break, mutilate, or destroy any notice, seal, or order issued by the Director regarding the condemnation.
  (2) The notice required under this subsection shall remain posted until the Director has reinspected the condemned dispensing system, storage tank, or other dispensing device and determined it to be in compliance.
(g) The Director may assess a civil penalty of not more than:
  (1) $5,000 upon a retailer who sells or offers for sale automotive fuel from any dispensing system, storage tank, or other dispensing device that has not been labeled in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter or rules issue pursuant to this subchapter;
  (2) $5,000 upon a retailer who allows a person, other than a person designated by the Director, to break, mutilate, or destroy any notice, seal, or order issued by the Director and placed upon a dispensing system, storage tank, or other dispensing device used to deliver or store automotive fuel: and
  (3) $20,000 upon a retailer who sells or offers to sell automotive fuel from any dispensing system, storage tank, or other dispensing device that has been condemned by the Director.
(h) In addition to civil penalties assessed pursuant to this subchapter, the Director may suspend a retailer’s business license for up to 90 days after the retailer’s third violation of this subchapter.
D.C. Code § 37-201.02 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.02
§ 37-201.02. Director to give bond and take oath.
Status: in_force

The Director shall, before entering upon the performance of his duties, give bond to the District of Columbia in the penal sum of $5,000, signed by 2 sureties or by a bonding company, to be approved by the Mayor, conditioned on the faithful discharge of the duties of his office, and shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Mayor that he will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of his office, which bond and oath shall be deposited with the Mayor.
D.C. Code § 37-106 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-106
§ 37-106. Eastern Market building and tenants.
Status: in_force

(a) Tenants shall not occupy any space or stand inside the Eastern Market building without first having entered into a written contract with the market manager.
(b) Each contract shall require that the tenant possess the required business license and sales and use tax number and comply with the laws, regulations and rules governing Eastern Market.
(c) Tenants may not stock or sell any class of item not specified on the tenant’s written contract. Tenants may not sell food prepared for immediate consumption on the premises unless specifically authorized by the tenant’s written contract.
(d) The market manager may enter into contracts with one or more tenants to sell and serve food prepared for immediate consumption on premises, but no more than 15% of the gross first floor space inside the Eastern Market building may be assigned for these purposes, except that no tenant selling or serving take-out food on August 1, 1997, shall be required to modify that tenant’s operations as a result of the application of this provision. The market manager shall give priority to selling prepared foods typical of the Mid-Atlantic region, while encouraging a diversity of food offerings, and to tenants who are not affiliated with any franchise or chain fast-food organizations.
(e) The market manager may enter into a written contract with a tenant to operate the North Hall as a community arts center. The North Hall shall also be available for periodic use by community groups not involved in promoting the arts, and on a space-available basis, rented for fund-raising or for-profit activities. The contract shall specify a space charge that shall reflect rents or fees charged to art galleries, dance companies, theatrical companies and other similar arts-promoting entities, and to community-based or non-profit public activities.
(f) Community groups using the space for membership meetings or public forums, other than fundraising or other income-producing activities, shall be charged a nominal fee to compensate for administrative and security costs of the event.
(g) A tenant shall not occupy more space than is assigned to that tenant, and no alteration to stands or fixtures of any kind shall be made without the written approval of the market manager. Tenants shall keep and maintain their space or stands in a manner satisfactory to the market manager. The market manager may specify the location where a tenant shall receive commodities and the doors through which commodities may be conveyed. Tenants shall dispose of all garbage and rubbish as directed by the market manager.
(h) Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold in the Eastern Market building except pursuant to the following:
  (1) An ABC license for special events; and
  (2) The written consent of the market manager.
D.C. Code § 37-131.08c — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.08c
§ 37-131.08c. Street vending amnesty program.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established an amnesty program for any person applying to be a street vendor who is liable for delinquent:
  (1) Fines for violations of this chapter and rules from 2010 to July 1, 2023, including any accrued interest or penalties; and
  (2) Minimum sales tax payments owed pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2002.01 from 2010 to the July 1, 2023.
(b) The amnesty program shall be available for 5 years following its establishment.
(c) (1) A person may participate in the amnesty program by filing an application for amnesty with the Mayor.
  (2) The Mayor shall establish by rule the requirements for applying for and being approved to participate in the amnesty program.
(d) While the amnesty program is accepting applications, the Mayor shall publicize the terms and conditions of the amnesty program.
(d-1) At the request of the Mayor, the Chief Financial Officer shall send a notice by electronic means to all mobile vendors and sidewalk vendors registered with the Office of Tax and Revenue advising the vendors of the existence of the amnesty program.
(e) For purposes of this section, the term "street vendor" means a person licensed to vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space pursuant to § 37-131.02 .
D.C. Code § 37-201.12 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.12
§ 37-201.12. Sale of ice.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to sell, within the District of Columbia, any ice in any manner other than by weight, such weight to be ascertained at the time of delivery of such ice, and every person, or in case of a firm, copartnership, or corporation, the person in charge of its business in the District of Columbia, engaged in the sale of ice shall keep on each of his or its wagons or other vehicles used in the sale or delivery of ice, while in use, a scale suitable for weighing ice which has been tested and approved in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Every scale used for weighing ice in making sales in quantities of 100 pounds or less shall have graduations of 1 pound or less. Scales used for weighing ice in making sales in quantities of more than 100 pounds may have graduations of 5 pounds or less.
D.C. Code § 37-201.08 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.08
§ 37-201.08. Commodities sold by weight; “ton” defined.
Status: in_force

When any commodity is sold by weight it shall be net weight. When any commodity is sold by the ton, it shall be understood to mean 2,000 pounds avoirdupois.
D.C. Code § 37-102 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-102
§ 37-102. Coordinated management.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of General Services shall supervise and provide coordinated management over all operations in the Eastern Market Square. On April 16, 1999, the District of Columbia shall notify any extant lessees and sub-assignees with an existing lease, contract, agreement or legally binding understanding with respect to any occupant or occupants of the Eastern Market building of the status of their lease or agreement, including the date of termination or expiration of their lease or sub-assignment or any other change to an agreement or legally binding understanding with the District of Columbia that is required by this chapter. The District of Columbia shall remain responsible for capital expenditures for Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Square.
(b) The CPMO may promulgate rules to implement this chapter.
D.C. Code § 37-201.32 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.32
§ 37-201.32. Penalties; conduct of prosecutions.
Status: in_force

Any person violating any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500, or by both such fine and imprisonment not to exceed 6 months. All prosecutions under this subchapter shall be instituted by the Corporation Counsel or one of his assistants in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 . Adjudication of any infraction of this subchapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 .
D.C. Code § 37-201.15 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.15
§ 37-201.15. Standard containers for sale of fruits, vegetables, and other dry commodities; no sales except in standard containers or by weight or count.
Status: in_force

(a) Standard containers for the sale of fruits, vegetables, and other dry commodities in the District of Columbia shall be as follows:
  (1) Standard barrel for fruits, vegetables, and other dry commodities other than cranberries, shall be of the following dimensions when measured without distention of its parts: Length of stave, twenty-eight and one-half inches; diameter of heads, seventeen and one-eighth inches; distance between heads, 26 inches; circumference of bulge, 64 inches, outside measurement; and the thickness of staves not greater than four-tenths of an inch; provided, that any barrel of a different form having a capacity of 7,056 cubic inches shall be a standard barrel. The standard barrel for cranberries shall be of the following dimensions when measured without distention of its parts: length of staves, twenty-eight and one-half inches; diameter of head, sixteen and one-fourth inches; distance between heads, twenty-five and one-fourth inches; circumference of bulge, fifty-eight and one-half inches, outside measurement; and the thickness of staves not greater than four-tenths of an inch. It shall be unlawful to sell, offer, or expose for sale in the District of Columbia a barrel containing fruits or vegetables or any other dry commodity of less capacity than the standard barrels defined in this section, or subdivisions thereof known as the 3rd, half, and three-quarter barrel.
  (2) (A) Standards for climax baskets for grapes and other fruits and vegetables shall be the 2-quart basket, 4-quart basket, and 12-quart basket, respectively.
    (B) The standard 2-quart climax basket shall be of the following dimensions: length of bottom piece, nine and one-half inches; width of bottom piece, three and one-half inches; thickness of bottom piece, three-eighths of an inch; height of basket, three and seven-eighths inches, outside measurement; top of basket, length 11 inches and width 5 inches, outside measurement. Basket to have a cover 5 by 11 inches, when a cover is used.
    (C) The standard 4-quart climax basket shall be of the following dimensions: length of bottom piece, 12 inches; width of bottom piece, four and one-half inches; thickness of bottom piece, three-eighths of an inch; height of basket, four and eleven-sixteenths inches, outside measurement; top of basket, length 14 inches; width six and one-fourth inches, outside measurement. Basket to have cover six and one-fourth inches by 14 inches, when cover is used.
    (D) The standard 12-quart climax basket shall be of the following dimensions: length of bottom piece, 16 inches; width of bottom piece, six and one-half inches; thickness of bottom piece, seven-sixteenths of an inch; height of basket, seven and one-sixteenth inches, outside measurement; top of basket, length 19 inches, width 9 inches, outside measurement. Basket to have cover 9 inches by 19 inches, when cover is used.
  (3) The 6-basket carrier crate for fruits and vegetables shall contain 6 4-quart baskets, each basket having a capacity of two hundred and sixty-eight and eight-tenths cubic inches.
  (4) The 4-basket flat crate for fruits and vegetables shall contain 4 3-quart baskets, each basket having a capacity of two hundred and one and six-tenths cubic inches.
  (5) The standard box, basket, or other container for berries, cherries, shelled peas, shelled beans, and other fruits and vegetables of similar size shall be of the following capacities standard dry measure: One-half pint, pint, and quart. The one-half pint shall contain sixteen and eight-tenths cubic inches; the pint shall contain thirty-three and six-tenths cubic inches; the quart shall contain sixty-seven and two-tenths cubic inches.
  (6) (A) Standard lug boxes for fruits and vegetables shall be the one-half bushel box and the 1-bushel box.
    (B) The one-half bushel lug box shall be of the following inside dimensions: length, 17 inches; width, ten and five-tenths inches; depth, 6 inches.
    (C) The 1-bushel lug box shall be of the following inside dimensions: length, twenty and three-fourths inches; width, 13 inches; depth, 8 inches; and no lug box of other than the foregoing dimensions shall be used in the District of Columbia.
  (7) (A) The standard hampers for fruits and vegetables shall be the 1-peck hamper, one-half bushel-hamper, 1-bushel hamper, and one and one-half-bushel hamper.
    (B) The 1-peck hamper shall contain five hundred and thirty-seven and six-tenths cubic inches; the one-half-bushel hamper shall contain one thousand and seventy-five and twenty-one one-hundredths cubic inches. The 1-bushel hamper shall contain two thousand one hundred and fifty and forty-two one-hundredths cubic inches, and the one and one-half-bushel hamper shall contain three thousand two hundred and twenty-five and sixty-three one-hundredths cubic inches.
  (8) (A) The standard round-stave baskets for fruits and vegetables shall be the one-half-bushel basket, 1-bushel basket, one and one-half-bushel basket, and 2-bushel basket.
    (B) The one-half-bushel basket shall contain one thousand and seventy-five and twenty-one one-hundredths cubic inches. The 1-bushel basket shall contain two thousand one hundred and fifty and forty-two one-hundredths cubic inches. The one and one-half-bushel basket shall contain three thousand two hundred and twenty-five and sixty-three one-hundredths cubic inches, and the 2-bushel basket shall contain four thousand three hundred and eighty-four one-hundredths cubic inches.
  (9) The standard apple box shall contain two thousand one hundred and seventy-three and five-tenths cubic inches and be of the following inside dimensions: length, 18 inches; width, eleven and one-half inches; depth, ten and one-half inches.
  (10) The standard pear box shall be of the following inside dimensions: length, 18 inches; width, eleven and one-half inches; depth, eight and one-half inches.
  (11) The standard onion crate shall be of the following inside dimensions: length, nineteen and five-eighths inches; width, eleven and three-sixteenths inches; depth, nine and thirteen-sixteenths inches.
(b) No person shall sell, offer, or expose for sale in the District of Columbia any fruits, vegetables, grain, or similar commodities in any manner except in the standard containers herein prescribed or by weight or numerical count; and no person shall sell, offer, or expose for sale, except by weight or numerical count, in the District of Columbia any commodity in any container herein prescribed which does not contain, at the time of such offer, exposure, or sale, the full capacity of such commodity compactly filled; provided, that fresh beets, onions, turnips, rhubarb, and other similar vegetables, usually and customarily sold by the bunch, may be sold by the bunch.
(c) All kale, spinach, and other similar leaf vegetables shall be sold at retail by net weight.
D.C. Code § 37-201.33 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.33
§ 37-201.33. Registration and inspection fees for weighing and measuring devices.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor shall collect fees relating to the registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices in the District of Columbia.
(b) The following fees are established for the annual registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices in the District of Columbia:
  (1) Scales with a capacity of up to 100 pound, $75 (maximum fee per location, $900);
  (2) Scales with a capacity of more than 100 pounds, up to 2,000 pounds, $200;
  (3) Scales with a capacity of more than 2,000 pounds, up to 20,000 pounds, $500;
  (4) Vehicle scales, $1,500;
  (5) Retail engine fuel dispenser meter, $60;
  (6) Bulk petroleum fuel meter, $250;
  (7) Liquefied petroleum gas meter of 3/4 inch diameter or less, $250;
  (8) Liquefied petroleum gas meter of greater than 3/4 inch diameter, $375;
  (9) Wire/Cordage or fabric measuring device, $50;
  (10) Compressed natural gas (per meter), $250;
  (11) Hopper scales, $250;
  (12) Prescription balance electronic/mechanical, $75;
  (13) Jeweler’s balance, $75;
  (14) Yard sticks and tapes measures, $25;
  (15) UPC scanning (per unit), $25.
(c) The Mayor, by rule, may amend the amount fees set forth in subsection (b) of this section and establish new fees as may be necessary for the registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the General Fund of the District of Columbia.
(d) The Mayor may condemn and take out of service any weighing and measuring device not properly registered pursuant to this section.
D.C. Code § 37-201.31 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.31
§ 37-201.31. Severability.
Status: in_force

Each section of this subchapter, and every provision of each section, is hereby declared to be an independent section or provision, and the holding of any section or provision of any section to be void, ineffective, or unconstitutional for any cause whatever shall not be deemed to affect any other section or provision thereof.
D.C. Code § 37-131.08 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.08
§ 37-131.08. Penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) The following violations shall be Class 1 civil infractions and subject to fines pursuant to section 3201 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (16 DCMR § 3201):
  (1) Vending without an active license, site permit, or other required licenses and permits pursuant to § 37-131.02(a) ; and
  (2) Knowingly altering, falsifying, or misrepresenting any license, permit, or certificate required pursuant to this chapter , or any other applicable laws or regulations.
(b) All other violations of this chapter and applicable street vending regulations shall be categorized as Class 2, 3, 4, or 5 civil infractions.
(c) Prior to issuing a notice of infraction for violations of this chapter and applicable regulations, the Mayor may give a verbal or written warning to the violator; provided, that this subsection shall not apply to violations listed under subsection (a) of this section.
(d) (1) A person who violates subsection (a)(1) of this section in the presence of an enforcement officer shall identify himself or herself at the direction of the officer by giving his or her legal name and current address. If the person refuses to provide his or her legal name and current address, or if the enforcement officer has reason to believe that the person is providing an incorrect name or address, the enforcement officer may request that the person provide reasonable identification. Upon request of the enforcement officer, the person shall produce reasonable identification.
  (2) If a person refuses to produce reasonable identification pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the enforcement officer may not make an arrest but may detain the person for a period of time not longer than is reasonably necessary to identify the person for purposes of issuing notice of a civil infraction pursuant to § 2-1802.01 .
  (3) For purposes of this subsection, the term:
    (A) "Detain" means to verbally order a person to remain at his or her current location or a nearby location specified by the enforcement officer.
    (B) "Enforcement officer" means a person authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter ; provided, that this shall not include an officer or member of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.
    (C) "Reasonable identification" means any form of identification that includes a person's legal name and current address.
(e) The Mayor shall issue a revised schedule of civil penalties for violations of this chapter and rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter . The proposed schedule of civil penalties shall be included with rules issued pursuant to § 37-131.10 .
D.C. Code § 37-201.27 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.27
§ 37-201.27. Powers and duties of Director conferred on assistants and inspectors.
Status: in_force

The powers and duties granted to and imposed on the Director by this subchapter, are also hereby granted to and imposed on his assistants and inspectors when acting under his instructions.
D.C. Code § 37-201.11 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.11
§ 37-201.11. Sale of coal, charcoal, or coke.
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale in the District of Columbia any coal, charcoal, or coke in any manner other than by weight. No person shall sell or deliver or attempt to deliver to any purchaser within the District of Columbia any coal, charcoal, or coke unless the quantity so sold or delivered or attempted to be delivered to each purchaser shall have been weighed separately. No person shall deliver to any purchaser within the District of Columbia any coal, charcoal, or coke unless the same shall have been kept separated from any other coal, charcoal, coke, or other commodity after same has been weighed as aforesaid until final delivery thereof.
(b) No person shall deliver or attempt to deliver any coal, charcoal, or coke in a quantity of one-fourth of a ton or more without accompanying the same by a delivery ticket and a duplicate thereof, the original of which shall be in ink or indelible substance, on each of which shall be clearly and distinctly expressed the following information:
  (1) The gross weight of the load, the tare weight of the delivery vehicle, and the net weight of the coal, charcoal, or coke expressed in pounds avoirdupois;
  (2) The name of the owner and location of the scale on which the coal, charcoal, or coke shall have been weighed;
  (3) Name and address of the seller and of the purchaser; and
  (4) The name of the person who weighed said coal, charcoal, or coke.
(c) Upon demand of the Director or any of his assistants or inspectors upon the person in charge of the vehicle of delivery, the original of these tickets shall be surrendered to the official making such demand. The duplicate ticket shall be delivered to the purchaser of said coal, charcoal, or coke, or to his agent or representative, at the time of delivery of such coal, charcoal, or coke. Upon demand of the Director or any of his assistants or inspectors, or of the purchaser or intended purchaser, his agent, or representative, the person delivering such coal, charcoal, or coke shall convey the same forthwith to a public scale, owned and operated as hereinafter provided, or to any legally approved private scale in the District of Columbia, the owner of which may consent to its use, and shall permit the verifying of the weight, and after the delivery of such coal, charcoal, or coke shall return forthwith with the wagon, truck, or other vehicle used to the same scale and permit to be verified the weight of the wagon, truck or other vehicle.
(d) When coal, charcoal, or coke is sold in quantities of one-fourth ton or more, it shall be sold in quantities of one-fourth ton, one-half ton, 1 ton, or in multiples of a ton. When coal, charcoal, or coke is sold in quantities of less than one-fourth ton, it shall be weighed at the time of delivery or sold in packages containing 100 pounds, 50 pounds, 25 pounds, 15 pounds, or 10 pounds. No package of coal, charcoal, or coke shall be made for sale, kept for sale, offered for sale, exposed for sale, or sold unless it shall have distinctly and conspicuously printed on the outside thereof in plain bold-face type, not smaller than 36 point, the name of the commodity, the quantity of contents in pounds, and the name and address of the maker of said package. When coal, charcoal, or coke is sold and delivered in packages, no delivery ticket shall be required.
(e) No coal, charcoal, or coke shall be sold which contains at the time the weight is taken more water or other liquid substance than is due to the natural condition of the coal, charcoal, or coke.
(f) Every vendor of coal, charcoal, or coke shall cause his name and address to be distinctly and conspicuously displayed in letters and figures at least 4 inches high on both sides of every vehicle used by or for him for the sale or delivery of coal, charcoal, or coke. In case of an estate, the trustee, administrator, or executor, or other person in charge of the affairs of such estate shall be deemed to be the vendor.
D.C. Code § 37-131.05 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.05
§ 37-131.05. Vending development zones.
Status: in_force

The Mayor may establish vending development zones, upon application and after public notice, 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.
D.C. Code § 37-131.03 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.03
§ 37-131.03. Vending locations.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor shall designate the specific vending locations on sidewalks, roadways, and other public spaces where a person may vend.
(b) A person shall not vend from a location on a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space other than a vending location designated by the Mayor unless the person is vending at a special event, farmers market, or public market that has been issued a valid license or permit by the Mayor; provided, that notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, vending locations established pursuant to section 6(c-1)(3) of the Vending Regulation Temporary Act of 2008, effective June 5, 2008 ( D.C. Law 17-172 ; 55 DCR 9144), and 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), shall remain designated vending locations unless:
  (1) The space is to be used for a public purpose, including a roadway or public transportation needs, or to protect public safety; or
  (2) The use of the real property in the immediate vicinity of the vending location changes and the Mayor determines, in his or her reasonable discretion, that the vending location is incompatible with such use.
(c) No more than 350 vending locations shall be established in Ward 2 at any time; provided, that vending locations on the National Mall shall not be included in this limitation.
(d) An authorization from the Mayor shall not be required for vending activities subject to § 5-331.05(h) .
D.C. Code § 37-131.09 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.09
§ 37-131.09. Establishment of the Citywide Vending Task Force.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 37-105 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-105
§ 37-105. Market manager.
Status: in_force

(a) The CPMO shall consult with the EMCAC in preparing each request for proposals (“RFP”) which shall be issued by the District government for the selection of a market manager. The CPMO shall submit to the EMCAC each response to the market manager RFP for its review and recommendations. The CPMO shall consider the EMCAC’s recommendations in selecting a market manager.
(b) The CPMO shall contract, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Unit A of Chapter 3 of Title 2 , with one not-for-profit association or corporation having experience operating an historic urban fresh food or farmers’ market, or experience relevant to the management of the activities described in subsection (c) of this section, and having access to sufficient working capital to manage and operate the Eastern Market Square on a self-sustaining basis as the market manager.
  (1) The CPMO shall lease the Eastern Market Square, including the Eastern Market building and its public land and public space to the market manager who then may sublease by written contracts all or part of the building and public land and public space to one or more persons for use in accordance with this chapter. Existing leases, contracts, agreements, and legally binding understandings shall remain valid until the date of expiration or termination in accordance with the terms of the document, unless both parties agree otherwise. Pursuant to § 37-107 , the sub-lease may be renewed under substantially similar terms, subject to the requirements set out in § 37-107 .
  (2) The market manager shall act as the lessor’s agent on any existing lease, contract, agreement, or legally binding understanding with respect to any occupant or occupants of the Eastern Market building.
(c) Any entity having an ownership, management or fiduciary interest in any activity subject to the management of the market manager shall be ineligible to be selected as the market manager. Any entity selected as the market manager may not engage in retail or wholesale sales on the Eastern Market Square.
(d) Subject to review and advice by the EMCAC, the market manager shall manage and operate the Eastern Market Square to accomplish the following:
  (1) Retain its historic character as a food market and farmers’ sidewalk market while continuing the sale of arts, crafts, antiques, and other items that complement a farmers’ sidewalk market;
  (2) Maintain the Eastern Market Square and building;
  (3) Protect the environment including the trees and tree boxes; and
  (4) Ensure public health and safety.
(e) The market manager shall attend all public meetings of the EMCAC and shall consider the EMCAC’s recommendations concerning the management of Eastern Market.
(f) The market manager shall prepare, prior to the start of each District government fiscal year budget preparation cycle, a budget for the annual operating expenses and any capital improvements that may be required, together with any necessary cost/benefit analyses, and shall submit this budget to the EMCAC for its review and recommendations at a public meeting. The market manager shall then submit this budget, along with the EMCAC’s recommendations, to the CPMO, the Mayor and the Council for inclusion in the District of Columbia budget.
(g) The market manager shall keep copies or electronic backup, stored off-site, by hard copy or tape, of the following:
  (1) All applications for sub-leases;
  (2) All space sub-leases issued; and
  (3) All receipts collected for space charges for 10 years from their issuance, and for any other revenue received from any lease or agreement to occupy or use any portion of the Eastern Market Square.
(h) The market manager shall make these copies available for public inspection in hard copy or disk format.
(i) Within 30 days of each September 30, and April 30, after April 16, 1999, the market manager shall prepare a written report of operations for the previous 6 months including a summary of revenues by source and of expenditures by kind and shall submit a copy of this report to the CPMO and the EMCAC.
(j) The market manager, in consultation with the Tenants Council and the EMCAC, shall determine days of operation and hours for buying and selling for the following: (1) the Eastern Market building; and (2) the sidewalk market.
(k) Buying and selling shall not be permitted on the sidewalk market, except with the prior written approval of the market manager.
(l) The market manager shall regulate the goods sold by the various tenants with the objective of maintaining a diverse fresh food market with specialty stands for meat, poultry and eggs, fish and seafood, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, dry groceries, herbs and spices, delicatessen items, and cut flowers and potted plants.
(m) The market manager may enter into a written contract with a tenant or tenants to occupy the Center Hall for purposes that are consistent with and supportive of other activities at Eastern Market and on the Eastern Market Square.
(n) The market manager shall direct that sidewalk market stalls be located on the North Carolina Avenue, 7th Street and C Streets sides of the Eastern Market building in a manner as to:
  (1) Maintain ingress to, and egress from, the Eastern Market Building;
  (2) Maintain access for fire fighters and to any fire hydrants;
  (3) Maintain passageways of at least 5 feet in width for use by the public;
  (4) Not obstruct the crosswalks on adjacent streets;
  (5) Not encroach on trees or tree boxes; and
  (6) Not impede use of the private right-of-way, which is adjacent to the Capitol Hill Natatorium at 639 North Carolina Avenue, S.E.
(o) The market manager shall assign sidewalk market stalls by giving priority to the following:
  (1) Throughout the week, to farmers and other market vendors of agricultural products, the sidewalk market stalls along the Farmers’ Line. Farmers shall receive first priority and food merchants and wholesalers of agricultural products shall have second priority, except that market vendors of agricultural products granted a right of first refusal pursuant to § 37-108 shall have priority to a space of the same or comparable size, frequency, and location over farmers granted a right of first refusal; and
  (2) On Saturday and Sunday, (A) to artists, crafters, and other market vendors of hand-crafted goods; imported goods that are ethno-specific and are designed, produced and representative of the country of origin; and works of art, during the Saturday arts-and-crafts festival, and (B) to market vendors of antiques or vintage goods or collectibles; hand-crafted goods; imported goods that are ethno-specific and are designed, produced and representative of the country of origin; and works of art, during the Sunday Flea Market, priority to the sidewalk market stalls on the North Plaza, except that market vendors granted a right of first refusal pursuant to § 37-108 shall have priority to a space of the same or comparable size, frequency, and location over market vendors not granted a right of first refusal.
(p) Before a stall assignment shall be issued, the applicant shall have obtained any required business license and sales and use tax number, except that no vendor’s license shall be required, and shall have paid the market manager a uniform processing fee.
(q) Each day no fewer than 5 sidewalk market stalls shall be available for use or sales by one or more community groups who have first obtained a stall assignment from the market manager to occupy the stall or stalls.
(r) The market manager may reassign a sidewalk market stall that is unoccupied as of a time determined by the market manager to a market vendor awaiting a space assignment or, if there are none, to a market vendor already occupying another space.
(s) The market manager, in consultation first with the Tenants Council and then with the EMCAC, shall set a schedule of daily space charges for sidewalk market stalls. A new space charge shall not take effect without 30-days written notice prominently posted in the North and South Halls. The schedule of daily space charges may provide a reduced daily space charge for occupying space Monday through Friday for market vendors paying a space charge on the preceding Saturday or Sunday.
D.C. Code § 37-205.02 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-205.02
§ 37-205.02. Markets; disposition of receipts; charges.
Status: in_force

On and after July 1, 1906, all receipts of the Wholesale Producers’ Market, including the receipts for the occupation of the south side of B Street northwest, and the Farmers’ Street Markets adjacent to the Western and Georgetown Markets, respectively, shall be paid to the Director of the Department of Finance and Revenue, to the credit of the revenues of the District, weekly. There is hereby authorized for the use of space at the above-mentioned street markets a space charge of $1 per day for each space occupied for rent. The market masters of the several markets herein mentioned shall make collections daily and make a return thereof, with a sworn statement, weekly to the sealer of weights and measures, who shall deposit the same with the Mayor to the credit of the revenues of the District of Columbia.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall amend by rule from time to time the charge imposed for the use of space at the street markets mentioned in this section.
D.C. Code § 37-131.08b — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1A / § 37-131.08b
§ 37-131.08b. Establishment of the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, comprised of the geographic area bounded by a line that begins on the southwest corner of the intersection of 16th Street, NW, and Fuller Avenue, NW, then north along the west side of 16th Street, NW, until the southwest corner of 16th Street, NW, and Harvard Street, NW, then north along the west side Harvard Street, NW, until the northwest corner of the intersection of Harvard Street, NW, and Argonne Place, NW, then east along the north side of Argonne Place, NW, until the northwest corner of the intersection of Argonne Place, NW, and Mount Pleasant Street, NW, then north along the west side of Mount Pleasant Street, NW, until the northwest corner of the intersection of Irving Street, NW, and Mount Pleasant Street, NW, then west along Irving Street, NW until the southwest corner of the intersection of Irving Street, NW, and 17th Street, NW, then north along 17th Street, NW, until the northwest corner of the intersection of 17th Street, NW, and Park Road, NW, then east along Park Road, NW, until the northwest corner of the intersection of Park Road, NW, and 14th Street, NW, then north along the west side of 14th Street, NW, until  the northwest corner of 14th Street, NW, and Ogden Street, NW, then north on the west side of Ogden Street, NW, until the northwest corner of the intersection of Ogden Street, NW, and Oak Street, NW, then east along the north side of Oak Street, NW, until the northwest corner of Oak Street, NW, and 14th Street, NW, then north along the west side of 14th Street, NW, until the northwest corner of the intersection of 14th Street, NW, and Spring Road, NW, then south along the east side of 14th Street, NW, to the northeast corner of 14th Street, NW, and Newton Street, NW, then east along the north side of Newton Street, NW, until the northeast corner of the intersection of Newton Street, NW, and Holmead Place, NW, then south along the east side of Holmead Place, NW, until the northeast corner of the intersection of Holmead Place, NW, and Park Road, NW, then east along the north side of Park Road, NW, until the northeast corner of the intersection of Park Road, NW, and 13th Street, NW, then south on the east side of 13th Street, NW, until the southeast corner of the intersection of 13th Street, NW, and Girard Street, NW, then east along the south side of Girard Street, NW, until the southeast corner of the intersection of 15th Street, NW, and Girard Street, NW, then south along the west side of 15th Street, NW, until the southeast corner of the intersection of 15th Street, NW, and Fuller Street, NW, then east along the south side of Fuller Street, NW, until the southwest corner of the intersection of Fuller Street, NW, and 16th Street, NW[.]
(b) (1) The Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone shall contain the following areas for the siting of vending locations:
    (A) Sidewalks surrounding Reservation 309, and public space in Reservation 309;
    (B) Sidewalks surrounding Reservation 309G, and public space in Reservation 309G over which the District has jurisdiction;
    (C) Sidewalks surrounding Reservation 310B, and public space in Reservation 310B;
    (D) Eastern and western sidewalks of Mt. Pleasant Street, NW, between Harvard Street, NW, and Park Road, NW, including all sidewalk space on:
      (i) The southeast corner of Mt. Pleasant Street, NW, and Lamont Street, NW, and
      (ii) The southeast corner of Mt. Pleasant Street, NW, and Park Road, NW;
    (E) Eastern and western sidewalks of 14th Street, NW, between Columbia Road, NW, and Monroe Street, NW;
    (F) Western sidewalk of 14th Street, NW, between Parkwood Place, NW, and Perry Place, NW;
    (G) Northern sidewalk of Park Road, NW, between 14th Street, NW, and Holmead Place, NW;
    (H) Northern sidewalk of Monroe Street, NW, between 14th Street NW, and the public alley located between Lots 21 and 144 of Square 2836;
    (I) Southern sidewalk of Monroe Street, NW, between 14th Street, NW, and the public alley located between Lots 76 and 79 of Square 2837;
    (J) Northern and southern sidewalks or Irving Street, NW, between 14th Street, NW, and Mt. Pleasant Street, NW;
    (K) Civic Plaza in Lot 834 of Square 2843, bounded by 14th Street, NW, Kenyon Street, NW, and Park Road, NW;
    (L) Southern sidewalk of Columbia Road, NW, between 14th Street, NW, and 15th Street, NW; and
    (M) Southern sidewalk of Lamont Street, NW, between Mount Pleasant Street, NW, and 16th Street, NW
  (2) For each area listed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Mayor shall, in coordination with a sidewalk vending zone manager and pursuant to an approved vending site plan, establish vending locations at which sidewalk vendors may locate. Vending locations within the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone shall not violate the restrictions of § 37-131.08a(a)(1) .
(c) The Mayor may add additional areas within the boundaries of the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of siting additional vendor locations; provided, that any additional areas shall be established pursuant to an approved vending site plan.
(d) Repealed.
(e) Repealed.
(f) (1) If the Mayor does not contract with a vending zone manager, as provided for in § 37-131.08a(c)(2) , for the sidewalk vending zone established under this section, there shall be established a Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone Oversight Committee ("Oversight Committee"), to be comprised of no more than 3 members as follows:
    (A) One representative of ANC 1A, who shall be a serving ANC Commissioner; and
    (B) Two representatives appointed by the Council.
  (2) All members of the Oversight Committee shall serve without compensation.
  (3) The Oversight Committee shall have the following responsibilities:
    (A) Assist in the development and approval of the vending site plan;
    (B) Advise the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Department of Health, and Office of Tax and Revenue on implementation of the sidewalk vending zone;
    (C) Provide a written update to Council each month on implementation of the sidewalk vending zone; and
    (D) Assist in outreach and engagement with vendors.
  (4) A request for modification of the vending site plan from any member of the Oversight Committee shall be considered in accordance with § 37-131.08a(d)(2) .
  (5) This subsection shall expire 2 years after [December 6, 2025].
(g) An employee of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection designated as a vending zone site manager pursuant to § 37-131.08a(c)(1)(A) shall not be authorized to issue notices of infraction pursuant to § 37-131.08 .
D.C. Code § 37-201.06 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.06
§ 37-201.06. Record of inspections.
Status: in_force

The Director shall keep in his office a record of weighing and measuring devices inspected, which record shall show the type of device, the name and address of the owner, the date of inspection, and whether the same was approved or condemned. Such record shall be open to the public during regular office hours.
D.C. Code § 37-201.16a — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.16a
§ 37-201.16a. Quantity markings required for packages; exemption.
Status: in_force

No person shall sell, offer, or expose for sale in the District of Columbia any food in package form unless the quantity of contents is plainly and conspicuously marked on the outside of each package in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count. The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to establish and allow reasonable variation, tolerances, and exemptions as to small packages.
D.C. Code § 37-201.28 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.28
§ 37-201.28. Supervision of markets; investigations and reports.
Status: in_force

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized and empowered to make such regulations as may be necessary for the control, regulation, and supervision of all markets owned by the District of Columbia and the Director, under the direction of the Mayor, shall have supervision of all produce and other markets owned by the District of Columbia, shall enforce such regulations regarding the operation of the same as the Mayor may make, shall make such investigations regarding the sale, distribution, or prices of commodities in the District of Columbia as the Mayor may direct, and shall make reports and recommendations in connection therewith.
D.C. Code § 37-104 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / § 37-104
§ 37-104. Market operation.
Status: in_force

Eastern Market shall be operated primarily as an indoor urban fresh food market and an outdoor Farmers’ Line, with a community arts center and public meeting space in the North Hall, with an arts and crafts market and a flea market on the North Plaza, and with compatible uses in the Center Hall.
D.C. Code § 37-201.25 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.25
§ 37-201.25. Council may establish tolerances and specifications.
Status: in_force

The Council of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized and empowered to establish tolerances and specifications for scales, weights, measures, weighing or measuring instruments or devices, and containers used in the District of Columbia. The Council shall prescribe and allow for barrels, containers, and packages, provided for in this subchapter the same specifications, variations, or tolerances that have been prescribed or established, or that may hereafter be prescribed or established for like barrels, containers, or packages by any officer of the United States in accordance with any requirement of an act of Congress.
D.C. Code § 37-201.01 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.01
§ 37-201.01. Department of Weights, Measures, and Markets created; appointment of Director, assistants and employees.
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created an executive department in the government of the District of Columbia which shall be known as the Department of Weights, Measures, and Markets. Such Department shall be in charge of a Director of Weights, Measures, and Markets, who shall be appointed by and be under the direction and control of the Mayor of the District of Columbia. He shall have the custody and control of such standard weights and measures of the United States as are now or shall hereafter be provided by the District of Columbia, which shall be the only standards for weights and measures in said District.
(b) The Mayor is also authorized to appoint, on the recommendation of the Director, such assistants, inspectors, and other employees for which Congress may, from time to time, provide.
D.C. Code § 37-201.03 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.03
§ 37-201.03. Exclusive powers of Director; examination of measuring devices; condemnation; charges by Mayor.
Status: in_force

(a) The Director and, under his direction, his assistants and inspectors, shall have exclusive power to perform all the duties provided in this subchapter. They shall, at least every 6 months, and oftener when the Director thinks proper, inspect, test, try, and ascertain whether or not they are correct, all weights, scales, beams, measures of every kind, instruments or mechanical devices for weighing or measuring, and all tools, appliances, or accessories connected with any or all such instruments or mechanical devices for weighing or measuring used or employed in the District of Columbia by any owner, agent, lessee, or employee in determining the weight, size, quantity, extent, area, or measurement of quantities, things, produce, or articles of any kind offered for transportation, sale, barter, exchange, hire, or award, or the weight of persons for a charge or compensation, and shall approve and seal, stamp, or mark, in the manner prescribed by the Council of the District of Columbia, such devices or appliances as conform to the standards kept in the Office of the Director, and shall seize and destroy or mark, stamp, or tag with the word “condemned” such as do not conform to the standards, and shall also mark the date of such condemnation upon the same. Any weight, scale, beam, measure, weighing or measuring device of any kind which shall be found to be unsuitable for the purpose for which it is intended to be used or of defective construction or material shall be condemned. No person shall use or, having the same under his control, shall permit to be used for any of the purposes enumerated in this subchapter any weight, scale, beam, measure, weighing or measuring device whatsoever unless the same has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter within 6 months prior to such use, or that does not conform to the standards kept in the Office of the Director of Weights, Measures, and Markets, or that does not bear the approval seal, stamp, or mark prescribed by the Council, or which, having been condemned, has not thereafter been approved as provided in this subchapter.
(b) Any person who shall acquire or have in his possession after March 3, 1921 any scale, weighing instrument, or nonportable measure or measuring device, subject to inspection or test under the provisions of this subchapter, which has not been approved in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter within 6 months prior to acquisition or possession and which does not bear the approval seal, stamp, or mark prescribed by the Council, shall notify the Director in writing at his office, giving a general description thereof, and the street and number or other location where same may be found, and it shall be the duty of the Director to cause the same to be inspected and tested within a reasonable time after receipt of such notice. Any person who shall acquire or have in his possession after March 3, 1921, any portable measure or measuring device, subject to inspection or test under the provisions of this subchapter, which has not been approved in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter within 6 months prior to acquisition or possession and which does not bear the approval seal, stamp, or mark prescribed by the Council shall cause the same to be taken to the Office of the Director for inspection and test.
(c) Every peddler, hawker, huckster, transient merchant, or other person with no fixed or established place of business shall, before using any weight, scale, measure, weighing or measuring device for any of the purposes enumerated in this subchapter, cause the same to be taken to the Office of the Director for inspection and test semiannually, and shall not use for the purposes herein mentioned any weight, scale, measure, weighing or measuring device which has not been approved within 6 months prior to the time of such use, and does not bear the approval seal, stamp, or mark prescribed by the Council.
(d) The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall make a charge of $15 per hour, per person, for the examination, inspection, and sealing and for the reinspection on recalls due to condemnations of the following weighing and measuring equipment used or owned by agencies of the federal government and by private suppliers under contract to departments of the District of Columbia government:
  (1) Vehicle type scales;
  (2) Hopper type scales;
  (3) Hanging Spring type scales — 20 pounds or less;
  (4) Hanging Spring type scales — over 20 pounds;
  (5) Computing scales, conventional;
  (6) Computing scales, prepacked;
  (7) Counter scales, except counter platform;
  (8) Counter platform;
  (9) Platform scales — up to 500 pounds;
  (10) Platform scales — over 500 pounds;
  (11) Crane scales;
  (12) Dormant type scales — over 10,000 pounds;
  (13) Dormant type scales — 2,000 to 10,000 pounds;
  (14) Dormant type scales — up to 2,000 pounds;
  (15) Personal weighing scales, including physician type;
  (16) Prescription scales, types A, B, C, including weights;
  (17) Analytical balances, including chain-o-matic type and weights;
  (18) Jewelry scales;
  (19) Abattoir scales;
  (20) Butcher beam;
  (21) Gasoline pumps;
  (22) Liquid measures up to 5 gallons;
  (23) Meters on trucks used for petroleum products; and
  (24) Bulk plant meters.
D.C. Code § 37-201.30 — DC Code / Title 37 / Chapter 2 / § 37-201.30
§ 37-201.30. “Person” defined; meaning of singular words.
Status: in_force

The word “person,” as used in this subchapter, shall be construed to include copartnerships, companies, corporations, societies, and associations. Whenever any word in this subchapter, is used in the singular, it shall be construed to mean either singular or plural, and wherever any word in this subchapter is used in the plural, it shall be construed to mean either plural or singular, as the circumstances demand.