D.C. Code § 3-1442 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14B / § 3-1442
§ 3-1442. Commission organization; members; meetings.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall consist of 17 public, voting members appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01(f)(49) . Public members shall be appointed who have shown dedication to, and knowledge of, the needs of the African-American community, and with due consideration for representation from established public, nonprofit, and volunteer community organizations concerned with African-American communities with low-economic, -education, and -health indicators.
  (2) Public members shall serve terms of 3 years; except, that of the initial members, 6 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, 6 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 5 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year. Public members may be reappointed, but may serve no more than 2 consecutive full terms. Terms for the initial public members shall begin on the date that a majority of the members are sworn in, which shall become the anniversary date for all subsequent appointments. When a vacancy develops on the Commission, the Mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01 , a successor to fill the unexpired portion of the term.
(b) (1) There shall be 10 ex-officio nonvoting members as follows:
    (A) The Director of the Department of Employment Services, or his or her designee;
    (B) The Director of the Department of Human Services, or his or her designee;
    (C) The Director of the Department of Health, or his or her designee;
    (D) The Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development, or his or her designee;
    (E) The Director of the Department of Public Works, or his or her designee;
    (F) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, or his or her designee;
    (G) The Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee;
    (H) The Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools, or his or her designee;
    (I) The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, or his or her designee; and
    (J) The Chief of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, or his or her designee.
  (2) Ex-officio members shall develop and implement policies and programs in their agencies to ensure that the purposes of this chapter are fulfilled. They shall meet with the chairperson of the Commission at least quarterly each year to assist the Mayor in coordinating plans and policies which are beneficial to the African-American communities with low-economic, -education, or -health indicators in the District.
(c) The Mayor shall appoint the chairperson of the Commission from among the public members. All members shall serve without compensation, but shall be eligible for reimbursement of expenses as provided in § 1-611.08(d) .
(d) The Commission shall develop its own rules of procedure.
(e) The Commission shall meet at least once every other month. The meetings shall be held in the District and shall be open to the public. A quorum to transact business shall consist of a majority plus one of the public members.
D.C. Code § 3-2015 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 20 / § 3-2015
§ 3-2015. Demonstrators.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1305 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1305
§ 3-1305. Conflict of interest.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.05 .
D.C. Code § 3-517 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / § 3-517
§ 3-517. Injunctions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2301.10 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2301.10
§ 3-2301.10. Gratuitous or for-hire nursing.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1642 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1642
§ 3-1642. Architects registered or licensed under prior law.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-801 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 8 / § 3-801
§ 3-801. Created; composition; duties; Chairman; meetings.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2304.15 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2304.15
§ 3-2304.15. Mayor to enforce subchapter.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1505 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 15 / § 3-1505
§ 3-1505. Use of title or designation — Acts declared unlawful.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1901 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 19 / § 3-1901
§ 3-1901. Findings of Council.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1251.05 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12A / § 3-1251.05
§ 3-1251.05. Committee powers and duties.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the Committee shall:
(1) Evaluate a nurse who requests participation in the Program according to the guidelines prescribed by the Committee and consider recommendations for a nurse’s admission into the Program;
(2) Designate and review facilities and providers to which nurses in the Program may be referred for treatment and services;
(3) Receive and review information concerning a nurse participating in the Program;
(4) Consider whether a nurse participating in the Program may safely continue or resume the practice of nursing;
(5) Hold meetings, as necessary, to consider the requests of nurses to participate in the Program and the reports regarding nurses participating in the Program;
(6) Establish rules and guidelines for the operation of the Program, including the evaluation of facilities and providers that provide treatment and services to nurses eligible to participate in the program;
(7) Prepare reports to be submitted to the Board; and
(8) Set forth in writing a rehabilitation program established for each nurse participating in the Program, including the requirements for supervision and surveillance.
D.C. Code § 3-3004 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 30 / § 3-3004
§ 3-3004. Expenses; office space.
Status: repealed

Expired.
D.C. Code § 3-1621 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1621
§ 3-1621. Examination of applicants; registration in another jurisdiction in lieu of examination.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1904 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 19 / § 3-1904
§ 3-1904. Funding.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3606 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 36 / § 3-3606
§ 3-3606. Records; reports.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2108 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2108
§ 3-2108. Application for license -- Examination.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1205.02 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.02
§ 3-1205.02. Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this chapter prohibiting the practice of a health occupation without a District of Columbia license, registration, or certification shall not apply:
  (1) To an individual who administers treatment or provides advice in any case of emergency;
  (2) To an individual employed by the federal government, while he or she is acting in the official discharge of the duties of employment in the District;
  (2A) To an individual engaged in the practice of pharmaceutical detailing for less than 30 consecutive days per calendar year;
  (3) To an individual, licensed, registered, or certified to practice a health occupation in a state, who is providing care to an individual, an animal, or a group ("client or patient") for a limited period of time, if:
    (A) The individual has been providing care to the client or patient located in a state and is accompanying the client or patient to the District for a visit not exceeding 30 days;
    (B) The individual is called from a state in professional consultation by or on behalf of a client or patient to visit, examine, treat, or provide advice regarding the specific client or patient in the District; or
    (C) The individual is invited to give a demonstration of a procedure or clinic in the District; provided, that the individual engages in the provision of care, consultation, demonstration, or clinic in affiliation with a comparable health professional licensed, registered, or certified pursuant to this chapter ;
  (3A) To an individual retained to assess or evaluate a subject and to testify as an expert witness in any court or administrative proceeding, hearing, or trial;
  (4) To a health professional who is authorized to practice a health occupation in any state adjoining the District who treats patients in the District if:
    (A) The health professional does not have an office or other regularly appointed place in the District to meet patients;
    (B) The health professional registers with the appropriate board and pays the registration fee prescribed by the board prior to practicing in the District; and
    (C) The state in which the individual is licensed allows individuals licensed by the District in that particular health profession to practice in that state under the conditions set forth in this section.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (a)(4) of this section, a health professional practicing in the District pursuant to subsection (a)(4) of this section shall not see patients, animals, or clients in the office or other place of practice of a District licensee, or otherwise circumvent the provisions of this chapter.
D.C. Code § 3-1001 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / § 3-1001
§ 3-1001. Environmental Planning Commission.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1207.42 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1207.42
§ 3-1207.42. Qualifications for licensure.
Status: in_force

In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in this chapter, an individual applying for a license to practice pharmaceutical detailing shall:
(1) Establish, to the satisfaction of the Board of Pharmacy, that he or she is a graduate of a recognized institution of higher education;
(2) Pay the required licensure fee; and
(3) Submit to the Board of Pharmacy a notarized statement that he or she understands and agrees to abide by the requirements for the practice of pharmaceutical detailing, including the code of ethics, as established by the Board pursuant to § 3-1202.08 and in accordance with this subchapter.
D.C. Code § 3-1271.09 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12B / § 3-1271.09
§ 3-1271.09. Joint investigations.
Status: in_force

(a) Licensure and disciplinary records of physicians are deemed investigative.
(b) In addition to the authority granted to a member board by its respective medical practice act or other applicable state law, a member board may participate with other member boards in joint investigations of physicians licensed by the member boards.
(c) A subpoena issued by a member state shall be enforceable in other member states.
(d) Member boards may share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the Compact.
(e) Any member state may investigate actual or alleged violations of the statutes authorizing the practice of medicine in any other member state in which a physician holds a license to practice medicine.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.42 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.42
§ 3-1206.42. License renewal.
Status: in_force

The Board of Medicine shall renew the license of a surgical assistant who, in addition to meeting the requirements of § 3-1205.04(q) , has submitted to the Board, along with the application for renewal, documentation of current certification as a surgical assistant by:
(1) The National Surgical Assistant Association;
(2) The American Board of Surgical Assistants; or
(3) The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
D.C. Code § 3-1322.01 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1322.01
§ 3-1322.01. Monte Carlo night party.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.22a .
D.C. Code § 3-2206 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 22 / § 3-2206
§ 3-2206. Licensure of interior designers; waiver of examination.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3301 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 33 / § 3-3301
§ 3-3301. Commission; established.
Status: repealed

Expired.
D.C. Code § 3-2937 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 29 / § 3-2937
§ 3-2937. Exemptions from subchapter -- Emergency cases.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2111 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2111
§ 3-2111. Declaration of policy.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1212.05 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1212.05
§ 3-1212.05. Individuals already practicing.
Status: in_force

An individual who was engaged in practice as an assisted living administrator, athletic trainer, home health care administrator, veterinary technician, veterinary euthanasia technician, audiology assistant, speech-language pathology assistant, or a speech-language pathology clinical fellow before March 26, 2014, may engage in that practice, regardless of whether that person is licensed, for a period of one year following March 26, 2014.
D.C. Code § 3-1624 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1624
§ 3-1624. Examination papers and other evidence of qualification to be filed with Board; record.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3304 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 33 / § 3-3304
§ 3-3304. Duties.
Status: repealed

Expired.
D.C. Code § 3-1205.04 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.04
§ 3-1205.04. Additional qualifications of applicants.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual applying for a license to practice acupuncture under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Naturopathic Physicians that the individual:
  (1) If he or she is a licensed physician or chiropractor, has successfully completed at least 100 hours of instruction in the practice of acupuncture at a school or college accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, or other training approved by the Board; or
  (2) If he or she is not a licensed physician, has successfully completed an educational program in the practice of acupuncture of at least 3 academic years at the post-baccalaureate level at a school or college accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, or other training approved by the Board.
(a-1) (1) An individual applying for a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Medicine that the individual has:
    (A) Earned a degree or certification from an anesthesiologist assistant program accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs, or by the commission’s successor;
    (B) Successfully completed the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs National Certification Exam for Anesthesiologist Assistants, or an examination administered by its successor; and
    (C) Successfully completed and has current certification for the Advanced Cardiac Life Support program as administered by the American Heart Association or its successor organization.
  (2) An application for licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant may be filed by an individual who has taken the national certification examination required under paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection but not yet received the results.
(b) An individual applying for a license to practice chiropractic under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Naturopathic Physicians that the individual:
  (1) Is a graduate of an educational program in the practice of chiropractic of at least 4 academic years at a college of chiropractic accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or the Straight Chiropractic Academic Standards Association, or approved by the Board of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Naturopathic Physicians; and
  (2) Has satisfied any clinical experience established by rule.
(c) An individual applying for a license to practice dental hygiene under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Dentistry that the individual is a graduate of an educational program in the practice of dental hygiene of at least 2 academic years which is approved by the Board.
(d) An individual applying for a license to practice dentistry under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Dentistry that the individual is a graduate of a school of dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
(d-1) An individual applying for a certificate to practice as a doula under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Medicine that the individual has:
  (1) Completed a training program from a nationally or internationally recognized certifying body, approved by the Department of Health for training doulas;
  (2) Participated in a minimum of 3 births (either vaginal or cesarean);
  (3) A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification for both adults and infants; and
  (4) Satisfied any other requirements as determined by rules issued pursuant to § 3-1203.02 .
(d-2) An individual applying for a license to practice massage therapy under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Massage Therapy that the individual has successfully completed the training in massage therapy required pursuant to rules promulgated by the Mayor.
(e) An individual applying for a license to practice medicine under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Medicine that the individual is a graduate of an accredited school of medicine and has completed at least 1 year of residency in a hospital or other health-care facility licensed by the District or by any state.
(e-1) (1) An individual applying for a license to practice naturopathic medicine under this chapter shall:
    (A) Establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Naturopathic Physicians that the individual has earned a degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine from a college or university which at the time of the awarding of the degree was accredited by or a candidate for accreditation with:
      (i) The Council of Naturopathic Medical Education (“CNME”), so long as the CNME maintains recognition from the United States Department of Education; or
      (ii) Any other accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education;
    (B) Have successfully passed the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (“NPLEX”) basic science examination and clinical science examination sections administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners, or other examination approved by the Board of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Naturopathic Physicians or the Mayor; and
    (C) Provide proof of a mailing address demonstrating that the applicant either is a District resident or has an office or location of practice involved in the practice of naturopathic medicine in the District. Post office boxes are not sufficient proof of residency to demonstrate that an applicant either is a District resident or has an office or location of practice in the District for the purposes of this subparagraph.
  (2) The Board of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Naturopathic Physicians shall not waive the educational requirements for licensure to practice naturopathic medicine for persons registered to practice naturopathy or naturopathic healing.
(e-2) An individual applying for a license to practice nursing under this chapter who was previously licensed in any jurisdiction and has not been actively practicing for 5 years or more shall submit proof of having completed a board-approved refresher course.
(f) (1) An individual applying for a license to practice nursing home administration under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Nursing that the individual:
    (A) Has earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited 4-year institution of higher education with a specialty in the courses or program of study applicable to the practice of nursing home administration; and
    (B) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, has worked for at least 1 year in a nursing home licensed in the District under the supervision of a licensed nursing home administrator.
  (2) The requirement of paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection shall not apply to an applicant who has earned a master’s degree in nursing home administration or other appropriate specialty from an accredited institution of higher education.
(g) (1) An individual applying for a license to practice occupational therapy under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies that the individual:
    (A) Has successfully completed an entry-level occupational therapy educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (“ACOTE”); and
    (B) Has successfully completed a period of at least 6 months of supervised work experience at an accredited educational institution or program approved by an accredited educational institution.
  (2) (A) An individual applying for a license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies that the individual has successfully completed an occupational therapy assistant educational program accredited by ACOTE; and.
    (B) Has successfully completed a period of at least 2 months of supervised work experience at an accredited educational institution or program approved by an accredited educational institution.
  (3) Repealed.
(h) An individual applying for a license to practice optometry under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Optometry that the individual is a graduate of a school of optometry approved by the Board.
(i) An individual applying for a license to practice pharmacy under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Pharmacy that the individual:
  (1) Has earned a degree in pharmacy from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education; and
  (2) Has worked as a pharmacy intern in a pharmacy for the period of time required by the Mayor or has gained other equivalent experience the Mayor may permit by rule.
(j) (1) An individual applying for a license to practice physical therapy under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies that the individual has successfully completed an educational program in the practice of physical therapy which is accredited by an agency recognized for that purpose by the United States Department of Education, or which is approved by the Board.
  (2) An individual applying for a license to practice as a physical therapist assistant under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies that the individual has successfully completed an educational program in physical therapy appropriate for preparation as a physical therapist assistant that is accredited by an agency recognized for that purpose by the United States Department of Education or is approved by the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies.
(k) An individual applying for a license to practice as a physician assistant under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Medicine that the individual has successfully completed a physician assistant educational program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation.
(l) An individual applying for a license to practice podiatry under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Podiatry that the individual is a graduate of a podiatry college recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association and approved by the Board.
(m) An individual applying for a license to practice practical nursing under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Nursing that the individual has successfully completed an educational program in practical nursing that is approved by the Board or by a state board of nursing with standards substantially equivalent to the standards of the District of Columbia.
(n) An individual applying for a license to practice registered nursing under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Nursing that the individual has successfully completed an educational program in registered nursing approved by the Board or by a state board of nursing with standards substantially equivalent to the standards of the District.
(o) Repealed.
(p) An individual applying for a license to practice respiratory care under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Respiratory Care that the individual has successfully completed a respiratory care educational program accredited by the American Medical Association’s Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (“CAHEA”) in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (“JRCRTE”) or their successor organizations.
(q) An individual applying for a license to practice as a surgical assistant under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Medicine that the individual has:
  (A) Earned a degree or certification from a surgical assistant program accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs, or by the commission’s successor;
  (B) Successfully completed a dedicated training program for surgical assistants in the armed forces; or
  (C) Demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board, the completion of full-time work experience performed in the United States under the direct supervision of a physician licensed in the United States and consisting of a least 1,300 hours of performance as a surgical assistant within the 3 years preceding the date of application; and
  (D) Was certified as a surgical assistant by at least one of the following:
    (i) The National Surgical Assistant Association;
    (ii) The American Board of Surgical Assistants; or
    (iii) The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
(r) An individual applying for a license to practice as a trauma technologist under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Medicine that the individual has:
  (1) Successfully completed courses and training in anatomy and physiology, respiratory and cardiac care, wound treatment and closure, treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and burns, and other clinical aspects of emergency medical care from a trauma technology training program approved by the Board;
  (2) Successfully completed the written and practical examinations for trauma technologists within 12 months after completing the trauma technology training program; and
  (3) (A) Successfully completed and provided evidence of course completion of a life support training course, which includes all adult, child, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway obstruction skills, from an agency approved by the Board, which teaches these skills in accordance with the current American Heart Association Guidelines for Basic Life Support at the health care provider level;
    (B) Successfully completed and provided evidence of completion of a dedicated training program for trauma technologists in the armed forces and has been performing the functions of trauma technologists for at least 5 years before the date of application for licensure; or
    (C) Demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board the completion of full-time work experience performed in the United States or Canada under the direct supervision of an emergency room physician licensed in the United States or Canada and consisting of at least 1,300 hours of performance as a trauma technologist in a Level 1 trauma facility as designated by the Director of the Department of Health pursuant to Chapters 27 and 28 of Subtitle B of Title 22 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (22-B DCMR § 2700 et seq. and § 2800 et seq.), within the 3 years preceding the date of application for licensure.
(s) (1) An individual applying for a license to practice as an athletic trainer under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Medicine that the individual has:
    (A) Successfully obtained at least a baccalaureate degree from a 4-year college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized for that purpose by the United States Department of Education and has met the minimum athletic training curriculum requirements established by the Mayor by rulemaking;
    (B) Successfully completed the certification examination administered by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, or its successor, or an equivalent organization approved or recognized by the Board of Medicine; and
    (C) Successfully completed any other requirements for licensure as determined by rules issued pursuant to § 3-1203.02 .
  (2) The Board of Medicine shall waive the requirement of a baccalaureate degree for an applicant holding a license, certification, or registration, in good standing, in another state to engage in the practice of athletic training, if that state maintains qualifications for licensure, certification, or registration that are substantially equivalent to those required in the District, and gives similar reciprocity to the licensees of the District.
(t) (1) An individual applying for a license to practice certified professional midwifery under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Medicine that the individual:
    (A) Holds a current certification as a certified professional midwife issued by the North American Registry of Midwives ("NARM") or its successor organization;
    (B) Has successfully completed a midwifery education and training program, either through an accredited educational program or non-accredited educational program; except, that an individual who has successfully completed an educational program accredited by NARM shall be deemed to have completed an accredited educational program;
    (C) Is at least 21 years of age by the date of the licensure application;
    (D) Has completed a criminal history background check in accordance with § 3-1205.22 ;
    (E) That the individual holds a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation  certification for healthcare providers issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association; and
    (F) That the individual holds a current neonatal resuscitation program certification issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  (2) Beginning October 1, 2020, individuals seeking a license to practice certified professional midwifery shall:
    (A) Successfully complete an educational pathway accredited by MEAC;
    (B) In the event an individual has successfully completed a non-accredited education pathway and obtained the individual's CPM credential prior to October 1, 2020, the individual must obtain an MBC to be eligible for licensure as a certified professional midwife and complete:
      (i) Fourteen hours of obstetric emergency skills training such as birth emergency skills training or an advanced life-saving in obstetrics course; and
      (ii) A course in pharmacology approved by NARM or an accredited university or program to be eligible for licensure a certified professional midwife; or
    (C) In the event an individual is licensed to practice midwifery in a state that does not require the successful completion of an accredited educational pathway as a prerequisite to obtain a license to practice certified professional midwifery, the individual shall have been licensed for at least one year prior to attempting to obtain an MBC from NARM to practice in the District.
(u) An individual applying for a license to practice certified midwifery under this chapter shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Nursing that the individual:
  (1) Holds a valid graduate degree in midwifery from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or its successor organization;
  (2) Has successfully passed the certification exam from the American Midwifery Certification Board or its successor organization;
  (3) Is at least 21 years of age by the date of the licensure application;
  (4) Has completed a criminal history background check in accordance with § 3-1205.22 ; and
  (5) Has successfully completed any other requirements for licensure as determined by rules issued pursuant to § 3-1203.02 .
(v) For purposes of this section, references to the Board on Rehabilitative Therapies and Board of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Naturopathic Physicians prior to their commencement of operations pursuant to §§ 3-1202.23(e) and 3-1202.24(f) , respectively, shall continue to refer to the board with regulatory authority over the respective health care profession prior to July 19, 2024.
D.C. Code § 3-203 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / § 3-203
§ 3-203. Receipt of bodies; distribution; notice.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2706 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 27 / § 3-2706
§ 3-2706. Employment of unlicensed person; exemption.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2010 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 20 / § 3-2010
§ 3-2010. School of cosmetology — Requirements for certificate of registration.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1204.08 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1204.08
§ 3-1204.08. General powers and duties.
Status: in_force

Each board shall:
(1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, and rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, related to the health occupation regulated by the board;
(2) Evaluate the qualifications and supervise the examinations of applicants for a license, registration, or certification[,], either personally or through the use of consultant services;
(3) Make recommendations to the Mayor, upon request by the Mayor or when the board determines it necessary, for standards and procedures to be used in determining the acceptability of foreign education and training programs as substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;
(4) Issue licenses, registrations, or certifications to qualified applicants;
(5) Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths;
(6) Receive and review complaints of violations of this chapter or rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter;
(7) Request the Mayor, on its own initiative or on the basis of a complaint, to conduct investigations of allegations of practices violating the provisions of this chapter with respect to the health occupation regulated by the board; and
(8) Conduct hearings and keep records and minutes necessary to carry out its functions.
(9) Issue advisory opinions regarding compliance with acceptable standards of practice.
D.C. Code § 3-2301.05 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2301.05
§ 3-2301.05. Registration without examination.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-662 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6C / § 3-662
§ 3-662. Establishment of the Office of Nightlife and Culture.
Status: in_force

(a) Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b) , the Council establishes an Office of Nightlife and Culture within the executive branch of the District government. The purpose of the Office shall be to serve as an intermediary between nightlife establishments, residents living near such establishments, and the District government.
(b) The Office shall be headed by a Director appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01(a) . The Director shall be a fulltime position, for which annual compensation shall be fixed in accordance with subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1 . The Director shall have such staff as is appropriated in an approved budget.
D.C. Code § 3-3001 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 30 / § 3-3001
§ 3-3001. Alzheimer’s Disease Study Commission established.
Status: repealed

Expired.
D.C. Code § 3-1321 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1321
§ 3-1321. Rules and regulations governing conduct of lottery and daily numbers games.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.21 .
D.C. Code § 3-1817 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 18 / § 3-1817
§ 3-1817. Qualifications of applicants.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2303.09 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2303.09
§ 3-2303.09. Reciprocity.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1694 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1694
§ 3-1694. Civil actions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-665 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6C / § 3-665
§ 3-665. Rules.
Status: in_force

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter .
D.C. Code § 3-504 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / § 3-504
§ 3-504. Animal facility license required.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2304.05 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2304.05
§ 3-2304.05. Duties of Mayor; Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1204.09 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1204.09
§ 3-1204.09. Fees.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Mayor is authorized to establish a fee schedule for all services related to the regulation of all health occupations under this chapter, in accordance with the requirements of District law.
(b) (1) The fee for the issuance of a medical license shall be set by the Board of Medicine; provided, that the fee shall be no less than $500 and shall be sufficient to fund the programmatic needs of the Board.
  (2) The fee for the issuance of a license to practice pharmaceutical detailing shall be set by the Board of Pharmacy.
  (3) The fee for the issuance of a license to practice by a physician-in-training, if any, shall be determined by the Board of Medicine.
D.C. Code § 3-1108 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 11 / § 3-1108
§ 3-1108. Notice of Commission and Committee meetings; minutes.
Status: in_force

At least 15 days notice to the public of meetings of the Commission and the Committee shall be provided by advertising in at least 3 local newspapers, through public service announcements, and publication in the District of Columbia Register. Copies of the minutes of meetings of the Commission and the Committee shall be provided on a quarterly basis to each member of the Council and the Mayor.
D.C. Code § 3-3215 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 32 / § 3-3215
§ 3-3215. Baseball fund.
Status: repealed

Expired.
D.C. Code § 3-1407 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14 / § 3-1407
§ 3-1407. Power to develop, construct and maintain facilities.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2304.08 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2304.08
§ 3-2304.08. Reciprocity.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2802 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 28 / § 3-2802
§ 3-2802. Powers and duties of the Task Force.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2121 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2121
§ 3-2121. Practice under false name; false representations concerning degree, application or examination.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1271.04 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12B / § 3-1271.04
§ 3-1271.04. Designation of state of principal license.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician shall designate a member state as the state of principal license for purposes of registration for expedited licensure through the Compact if the physician possesses a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in that state, and the state is:
  (1) The state of primary residence for the physician;
  (2) The state where at least 25% of the practice of medicine occurs;
  (3) The location of the physician's employer; or
  (4) If no state qualifies under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection, the state designated as state of residence for purpose of federal income tax.
(b) A physician may redesignate a member state as state of principal license at any time, as long as the state meets the requirements in subsection (a) of this section.
(c) The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules to facilitate redesignation of another member state as the state of principal license.
D.C. Code § 3-641.02 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6A-i / § 3-641.02
§ 3-641.02. Commission on Poverty; establishment.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Commission on Poverty.  The purpose of the Commission is to study issues surrounding poverty, evaluate current and previous poverty-reduction initiatives in the District and throughout the country to determine their effectiveness and, based on its research and evaluations, make comprehensive and continuing recommendations to the Mayor and the Council for strengthening and enhancing the economic status of persons in poverty in the District through initiatives that will also improve individuals' educational, wellness, and housing outcomes.
(b) (1) The Commission shall be composed of 19 appointed members, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01(f) , and 8 ex-officio members. All appointed members shall be residents of the District. Among the appointed members, there shall be 8 ward representatives, one from each ward, and 11 at-large representatives.
  (2) To qualify as a member appointed from a ward, a person shall:
    (A) Be in poverty at the time of the appointment, or have been in poverty at sometime within the previous 3 years;
    (B) Have been a resident of the ward the member represents for at least one year before the date of appointment; and
    (C) Remain a resident of the ward the member is appointed to represent throughout the member's term.
  (3) (A) At least 2 of the members appointed at-large shall be in poverty at the time of the appointment or have been in poverty at sometime within the previous 3 years.
    (B) To qualify as a member appointed at-large who is not appointed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, a person shall be a resident of the District and have experience in areas of public policy or programs related to the particular interests, needs, and concerns of persons in poverty, including experience working in the following areas or with the following populations:
      (i) Providing direct social services, whether through a government program, faith-based organization, community-based organization, or other organization;
      (ii) Healthcare access and affordability;
      (iii) People with mental illness;
      (iv) Children and youth;
      (v) Quality and equality in education;
      (vi) Low wage workers' rights;
      (vii) Adults 60 years of age or older;
      (viii) The elimination of hunger;
      (ix) People who are homeless;
      (x) People with disabilities; or
      (xi) Immigrants.
  (4) (A) An appointed member of the Commission shall serve a term of 3 years; except, that of the initial members, 7 members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, 6 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 6 for a term of one year.
    (B) Upon a vacancy occurring during a term, the Mayor shall appoint a successor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01(f) to fill the unexpired portion of the term.
    (C) An appointed member may be reappointed; except, that a member may not serve more than 2 terms, exclusive of partial terms served pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.
  (5) Appointed members of the Commission shall serve without compensation; except, that expenses incurred by the Commission as a whole, or by an individual member when the expense was duly authorized by the Chairperson of the Commission, shall be reimbursed pursuant to § 1-611.08(d) .
(c) The following officials, or their designees, shall serve as non-voting ex-officio members, the:
  (1) Director of the Department of Human Services;
  (2) Director of the Department of Health;
  (3) Director of the Child and Family Services Agency;
  (4) Director of the Department of Employment Services;
  (5) Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools;
  (6) Superintendent of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education;
  (7) Director of the Department of Aging; and
  (8) Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(d) The Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its appointed members.
(e) A quorum of the Commission shall consist of a majority of the voting members.
(f) The Commission shall develop its own operating rules and procedures.
(g) The Commission may establish committees that address specific issues or populations.
D.C. Code § 3-2133 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2133
§ 3-2133. Imposition of civil fines, penalties, and fees; adjudications.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-502 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / § 3-502
§ 3-502. Definitions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1205.12 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.12
§ 3-1205.12. Reinstatement of expired licenses, registrations, or certifications.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, if a health professional fails for any reason to renew the license, registration, or certification issued under this subchapter prior to the expiration date or during the period of late renewal, the board regulating the health occupation shall reinstate the license, registration, or certification, if the health professional:
  (1) Applies to the board for reinstatement of the license, registration, or certification within 5 years after the license, registration, or certification expires;
  (2) Complies with the current requirements for reinstatement of a license, registration, or certification as specified by this chapter and rules;
  (3) Pays a reinstatement fee established by the Mayor; and
  (4) Submits to the board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this subchapter for license, registration, or certification reinstatements.
(b) The board shall not reinstate the license, registration, or certification of a health professional who fails to apply for reinstatement of a license, registration, or certification within 5 years after the license, registration, or certification expires. The health professional may become licensed, registered, or certified by meeting the requirements for a new application as specified by rule.
(c) Any individual who has not been in the active practice of their health profession for more than 2 years preceding the date of the reinstatement application may be required, pursuant to rule, to submit proof satisfactory to the board of their competency to practice, which may include training, testing, or practice monitoring as determined by the board.
(d) A registration or certification of a nursing assistive personnel that has expired and is not renewed may not be reinstated except as may be provided in rules issued by the Mayor.
D.C. Code § 3-2205 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 22 / § 3-2205
§ 3-2205. Examination.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1509 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 15 / § 3-1509
§ 3-1509. Registration — Public accountants.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1205.13 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.13
§ 3-1205.13. Professional requirements.
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee, registrant, or person certified shall:
  (1) Display the board-issued license, registration, or certification conspicuously in each place of business or employment of the licensee, registrant, or person certified;
  (2) Wear a tag at all times, if practical, while acting in a professional capacity that displays his or her name and profession or title;
  (3) Practice only under the legal name that appears on his or her license, registration, or certification;
  (4) Notify the board in writing of any:
    (A) Change of email address, address of the place of residence, or address of the place of business or employment within 30 days after the relevant change;
    (B) Legal change of name within 30 days after the change; or
    (C) Adverse event meeting the requirements of § 44-508 , within the time specified by that section.
(b) Each licensee, registrant, or person certified shall be subject to the penalties provided by this chapter for failure to comply with the requirements of this section.
D.C. Code § 3-1664 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1664
§ 3-1664. Application for license.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1522 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 15 / § 3-1522
§ 3-1522. Ownership of an accountant’s working papers.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1281.15 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12C / § 3-1281.15
§ 3-1281.15. Binding effect of Compact and other laws.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee providing professional counseling services in a remote state under the privilege to practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations, including scope of practice, of the remote state.
(b) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the Compact.
(c) Any laws in a member state in conflict with the Compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
(d) Any lawful actions of the Commission, including all rules and bylaws properly promulgated by the Commission, are binding upon the member states.
(e) All permissible agreements between the Commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.
(f) In the event any provision of the Compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, the provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.
D.C. Code § 3-607 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / § 3-607
§ 3-607. Administration.
Status: in_force

(a) All receipts of the Commission shall be deposited into the Combat Sports Commission Fund, established in § 3-607.01 .
(b) Every person holding or conducting an event within the jurisdiction of the Commission shall file with the Commission, within 24 hours after the event is over, a report concerning fees, prices, revenues, and gross receipts from the event at the time and in the form prescribed by the Commission; however, this shall not preclude the Commission from demanding manifests or reports at an earlier time. Such person shall pay to the Commission, at the time of the filing of the report, a fee of 5 per centum of the gross receipts realized by such person as a result of holding or conducting the event except that the Commission may require the amount so collected be not less than that necessary for the payment of compensation to the personnel necessary to conduct such contest, match or exhibition. Each ticket of admission to any covered event shall bear clearly upon its face its price.
(c) (1) Every person presenting or showing any boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, or mixed martial arts match, contest, or exhibition on closed circuit telecast or subscription television viewed within the District, whether or not originating within the District, shall, within 72 hours excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays after the presentation or showing is over:
    (A) File with the Commission a report stating the exact number of tickets sold for the presentation or showing and the gross receipts from the presentation or showing or, if no tickets are sold, the price in money or value paid or owed for the presentation or showing, and any other information the Commission may require; and
    (B) Pay to the Commission a fee of 5% of the first $100,000 of the gross receipts from, or price paid or owed for, the presentation or showing and 2% of any gross receipts or price paid or owed in excess of $100,000.
  (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission may seek an advance payment for a presentation or showing when it deems an advance payment to be appropriate.
(d) The Commission may also charge such other nonlicense fees as are reasonable in amount for services it renders in carrying out its lawful functions.
(e) The Commission shall report quarterly to the Mayor and to the Council on its official acts and its efforts to promote the District of Columbia as a location for boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, and mixed martial arts events. The Commission shall make recommendations, as it deems appropriate, to further the promotion of the District of Columbia as a location for boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, and mixed martial arts events and to promote the effective regulation of professional and amateur boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, and mixed martial arts events that are conducted or shown within the District of Columbia.
(f) Repealed.
(g) The Mayor shall conduct quarterly audits of the Commission and furnish the Commission with such office space as it needs and with administrative aid as the Commission may request.
D.C. Code § 3-1202.09 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1202.09
§ 3-1202.09. Board of Physical Therapy.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Board of Physical Therapy to consist of 7 members appointed by the Mayor.
(b) The Board shall regulate the practice of physical therapy, including practice by physical therapist assistants.
(c) Of the members of the Board, 4 shall be physical therapists licensed in the District, 2 shall by physical therapy assistants licensed in the District, and 1 shall be a consumer member.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of 3 years.
(e) Of the members initially appointed under this section, 1 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 2 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
(f) The Board shall be dissolved on the day the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies commences operation pursuant to § 3-1202.23(e) .
D.C. Code § 3-421 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / § 3-421
§ 3-421. Services requiring immediate supervision by a funeral director.
Status: in_force

An apprentice funeral director shall not perform the following services unless he or she is under the immediate supervision of a licensed funeral director:
(1) The handling, preparation, or embalming of human remains;
(2) The removal or transport of human remains;
(3) Conducting or directing a funeral; or
(4) Advising consumers making arrangements for the care and disposition of human remains, including arrangements made prior to the death of a person.
D.C. Code § 3-1208.92 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1208.92
§ 3-1208.92. Limitations on practice.
Status: in_force

(a) A person licensed under this subchapter may only practice under the supervision of a licensed physician or a licensed advanced practice registered nurse.
(b) The practices of a cardiovascular-interventional technologist, computed tomography technologist, magnetic resonance technologist, mammographer, nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapist, radiographer, radiologist assistant, or ultrasound technologist shall be limited to those procedures, operations, preparations, and practices determined by regulation.
D.C. Code § 3-701.01 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 7 / § 3-701.01
§ 3-701.01. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this chapter , the term:
  (1) "CEDAW" means the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, as adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
  (2) "Commission" means the Commission for Women established in § 3-702 .
  (3) "Gender" means the socially constructed characteristics and needs for women, men, and those who are nonbinary in a society.
  (4) "Gender equity" means the fair treatment and distribution of opportunities and resources for women, men, and those who are nonbinary according to their respective needs.
  (5) "Gender identity or expression" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 2-1401.02(12A) .
  (6) "Intersectionality" means an analytical framework for understanding the ways in which systems of inequality based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, class, and other forms of discrimination intersect to create unique dynamics and effects.
  (7) "PII" means Personal Identifiable Information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other personal or identifying information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual, including name, birthdate, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, social security number, address, marital status, educational history, salary, job title, telephone numbers, disability, medical history, email addresses, computer passwords, spouse name, financial information, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, and biometric identifiers such as fingerprints, voiceprints, and iris scans.
D.C. Code § 3-1205.09 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.09
§ 3-1205.09. Scope of license, registration, or certification.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person licensed, registered, or certified under this chapter to practice a health occupation is authorized to practice that occupation in the District while the license, registration, or certification is effective.
  (2) Repealed.
(b) An individual who fails to renew a license, registration, or certification to practice a health occupation shall be considered to be unlicensed, unregistered, or uncertified and subject to the penalties set forth in this chapter and other applicable laws of the District, if he or she continues to practice the health occupation.
D.C. Code § 3-1643 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1643
§ 3-1643. Responsibilities of the Mayor.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2415 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 24 / § 3-2415
§ 3-2415. Adoption of seal and license; Board to have office in District.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1441 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14B / § 3-1441
§ 3-1441. Establishment of the Commission on African-American Affairs.
Status: in_force

There is established a Commission on African-American Affairs (“Commission”) to advise the Mayor, the Council, and the public on the views and needs of African-American communities with low-economic, -education, or -health indicators in the District and to analyze the decline of African-American residents as indicated by the 2010 United States Census.
D.C. Code § 3-1205.17 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.17
§ 3-1205.17. Voluntary surrender of license, registration, or certification.
Status: in_force

(a) Any health professional who is the subject of an investigation into, or a pending proceeding involving, allegations involving misconduct may voluntarily surrender his or her license, registration, certification, or privilege to practice in the District, but only by delivering to the board regulating the health occupation an affidavit stating that the health professional desires to surrender the license, registration, certification, or privilege and that the action is freely and voluntarily taken, and not the result of duress or coercion.
(b) Upon receipt of the required affidavit, the board shall enter an order revoking, suspending, or accepting the surrender of the license, registration, or certification of the health professional or the privilege to practice.
(c) The voluntary surrender of a license, registration, or certification shall not preclude the imposition of civil or criminal penalties against the licensee, registrant, or person certified.
D.C. Code § 3-2303.08 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2303.08
§ 3-2303.08. Examination; qualifications of applicants.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2602 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 26 / § 3-2602
§ 3-2602. Board of Podiatry Examiners -- Officers.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1210.11 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1210.11
§ 3-1210.11. Patient or client records.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon written request from a patient or client, or person authorized to have access to the patient's personal medical record under a health care power of attorney for the patient or client, a health care entity having custody and control of the patient's or client's personal medical record shall furnish a complete and current copy of that personal medical record. If the patient or client is deceased, the request may be made by:
  (1) Repealed.
  (2) The executor for the decedent’s estate;
  (3) The temporary executor for the decedent’s estate;
  (4) The administrator for the decedent’s estate;
  (5) The temporary administrator for the decedent’s estate; or
  (6) Any survivor of the decedent or other persons involved in the decedent's health care or payment prior to the decedent's death, unless doing so would be inconsistent with any expressed preference of the decedent that is known to the health care entity.
(b) (1) A health care entity may require the patient or client, a person authorized to have access to the patient's or client's record under a health care power of attorney for the patient or client, or, if the patient or client is deceased, a person listed under subsection (a) of this section, to pay a reasonable fee for copying, as determined by the board through rulemaking.
  (2) A health care entity shall not charge a person authorized to have access to a patient's or client's personal medical record under a health care power of attorney for the patient or client or, if the patient or client is deceased, a person listed under subsection (a) of this section, a fee different than the one the health care entity would charge the patient or client.
(c) Medical records shall be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years from the date of last contact for an adult and a minimum period of 5 years after a minor reaches the age of majority.
(d) For purposes of this section, the term "health care entity" means a health care provider or a business associate as defined in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103.
D.C. Code § 3-664 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6C / § 3-664
§ 3-664. Commission on Nightlife and Culture.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Commission on Nightlife and Culture, which shall advise the Mayor, Council, Office, and public on ways to improve laws and policies that impact nightlife establishments and residents living near such establishments by examining the following issues affecting areas with high concentrations of nightlife establishments:
  (1) Common complaints;
  (2) Public safety and traffic concerns;
  (3) Community development concerns;
  (4) Economic impact;
  (5) The availability and responsiveness of the Office and relevant agencies to the concerns brought by nightlife establishments and residents; and
  (6) Any other issues the Commission considers relevant.
(b) (1) The Commission shall consist of the following 8 ex officio members, or their designees:
    (A) The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development;
    (B) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs;
    (C) The Director of the Department of Small and Local Business Development;
    (D) The Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration;
    (E) The Executive Director of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities;
    (F) The President of Destination DC;
    (G) The President of Events DC; and
    (H) The President of the Washington, DC Economic Partnership.
  (2) The Commission shall consist of 7 members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01(f) . Members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall meet the following requirements:
    (A) One member shall be an owner of a business holding an on-premises retailer's license pursuant to § 25-113 ;
    (B) One member shall be a person sitting on the board of directors of a Business Improvement District, as defined in § 2-1215.02(7) ;
    (C) One member shall be a dean, director, or equivalent position focused on student life at a District-based college or university where at least 50% of undergraduate students live in college- or university-owned, operated, or affiliated housing;
    (D) One member shall be a representative of an organization that advocates for preventing sexual harassment and assault;
    (E) One member shall be a District-based musician or producer working in the music industry;
    (F) One member shall be a District-based artist or director in the performing arts; and
    (G) One member shall be a District-based visual artist.
(c) (1) Members appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of this section shall serve terms of 3 years, except that of the initial members, 4 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years and 3 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years. Members may be reappointed but shall not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms, including members serving in the initial 2-year term. Terms for the initial Commission members shall begin on the date that a majority of the members are sworn in, which shall become the anniversary date for all subsequent appointments.
  (2) If a member appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of this section leaves the Commission, the Mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council, a successor to fill the unexpired portion of the term in accordance with § 1-523.01(f) .
  (3) The Mayor may remove, after notice and hearing, any member appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of this section for neglect of duty, incompetence, misconduct, or malfeasance in office.
(d) The Mayor shall appoint the Chairperson of the Commission from among the members.
(e) All members shall serve without compensation. Expenses incurred by the Commission or by its individual members, when authorized by the Chairperson, shall become an obligation to the extent of appropriated District and federal funds designated for that purpose.
(f) The Commission shall meet at least once every 3 months. The meetings shall be held in a space provided by the District government and shall be open to the public. A quorum to transact business shall consist of a majority of the members.
(g) The Commission shall adopt rules of procedure consistent with this section.
D.C. Code § 3-2305.06 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2305.06
§ 3-2305.06. Board of Occupational Therapy Practice -- Powers and duties.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2107 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2107
§ 3-2107. Application for license -- Requirements.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2128 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2128
§ 3-2128. Dental hygienists -- Duties and powers of the Board.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2701 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 27 / § 3-2701
§ 3-2701. License required.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3605 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 36 / § 3-3605
§ 3-3605. Unlawful representations.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-511 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / § 3-511
§ 3-511. Appeal procedures.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1906 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 19 / § 3-1906
§ 3-1906. Duties.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1271.05 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12B / § 3-1271.05
§ 3-1271.05. Application and issuance of expedited licensure.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician seeking licensure through the Compact shall file an application for an expedited license with the member board of the state selected by the physician as the state of principal license.
(b) (1) Upon receipt of an application for an expedited license, the member board within the state selected as the state of principal license shall evaluate whether the physician is eligible for expedited licensure and issue a letter of qualification, verifying or denying the physician's eligibility, to the interstate commission.
  (2) Static qualifications, which include verification of medical education, graduate medical education, results of any medical or licensing examination, and other qualifications as determined by the interstate commission through rule, shall not be subject to additional primary source verification where already primary source verified by the state of principal license.
  (3) The member board within the state selected as the state of principal license shall, in the course of verifying eligibility, perform a criminal background check of an applicant, including the use of the results of fingerprint or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the exception of federal employees who have suitability determination in accordance with 5 C.F.R. § 731.202.
  (4) Appeal on the determination of eligibility shall be made to the member state where the application was filed and shall be subject to the laws of that state.
(c) Upon verification in subsection (b) of this section, physicians eligible for an expedited license shall complete the registration process established by the interstate commission to receive a license in a member state selected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, including the payment of any applicable fees.
(d) After receiving verification of eligibility under subsection (b) of this section and any fees under subsection (c) of this section, a member board shall issue an expedited license to the physician.  This license shall authorize the physician to practice medicine in the issuing state consistent with the medical practice act and all applicable laws and regulations of the issuing member board and member state.
(e) An expedited license shall be valid for a period consistent with the licensure period in the member state and in the same manner as required for other physicians holding a full and unrestricted license within the member state.
(f) An expedited license obtained though the Compact shall be terminated if a physician fails to maintain a license in the state of principal licensure for a nondisciplinary reason, without redesignation of a new state of principal licensure.
(g) The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules regarding the application process, including payment of any applicable fees, and the issuance of an expedited license.
D.C. Code § 3-310 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / § 3-310
§ 3-310. Financial statement; report of activities and business; recommendations.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2304.06 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2304.06
§ 3-2304.06. Qualifications of applicants; examination; fee.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1281.04 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12C / § 3-1281.04
§ 3-1281.04. Privilege to practice.
Status: in_force

(a) To exercise the privilege to practice under the terms and provisions of the Compact, the Licensee shall:
  (1) Hold a license in the home state;
  (2) Have a valid United States Social Security number or National Practitioner Identifier;
  (3) Be eligible for a privilege to practice in any member state in accordance with subsections (d), (g), and (h) of this section;
  (4) Have not had any encumbrance or restriction against any license or privilege to practice within the previous 2 years;
  (5) Notify the Commission that the licensee is seeking the privilege to practice within a remote state;
  (6) Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the privilege to practice;
  (7) Meet any continuing competence or continuing education requirements established by the home state;
  (8) Meet any jurisprudence requirements established by the remote state in which the licensee is seeking a privilege to practice; and
  (9) Report to the Commission any adverse action, encumbrance, or restriction on a license taken by any non-member state within 30 days from the date the action is taken.
(b) The privilege to practice is valid until the expiration date of the home state license; provided, that the licensee shall comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section to maintain the privilege to practice in the remote state.
(c) A licensee providing professional counseling in a remote state under the privilege to practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations of the remote state.
(d) A licensee providing professional counseling services in a remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, remove a licensee's privilege to practice in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines, or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The licensee may be ineligible for a privilege to practice in any member state until the specific time for removal has passed and all fines are paid.
(e) If a home state license is encumbered, the licensee shall lose the privilege to practice in any remote state until the following occurs:
  (1) The home state license is no longer encumbered; and
  (2) Have not had any encumbrance or restriction against any license or privilege to practice within the previous 2 years.
(f) Once an encumbered license in the home state is restored to good standing, the licensee shall meet the requirements of subsection (a) of this section to obtain a privilege to practice in any remote state.
(g) If a licensee's privilege to practice in any remote state is removed, the individual may lose the privilege to practice in all other remote states until the following occur:
  (1) The specific period of time for which the privilege to practice was removed has ended;
  (2) All fines have been paid; and
  (3) Have not had any encumbrance or restriction against any license or privilege to practice within the previous 2 years.
(h) Once the requirements of subsection (g) of this section have been met, the licensee shall meet the requirements in subsection (a) of this section to obtain a privilege to practice in a remote state.
D.C. Code § 3-3612 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 36 / § 3-3612
§ 3-3612. Criminal penalties.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1208.41 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1208.41
§ 3-1208.41. Qualifications for licensure.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Rehabilitative Therapies shall license as an audiologist a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter , has:
  (1) Graduated with a Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree in audiology from a recognized educational institution that incorporates the academic course work and minimum hours of supervised training required by the regulations adopted by the Board and whose audiology program is regionally accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or an equivalent accrediting body;
  (2) Passed a qualifying examination given by the Board or from an accrediting body recognized by the Board; and
  (3) Completed a period of supervised practice in audiology as specified by rulemaking issued by the Board.
(b) The Board of Rehabilitative Therapies shall license as a speech-language pathologist a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter , has:
  (1) Graduated with a Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from a recognized educational institution that incorporates the academic course work and minimum hours of supervised training required by the regulations adopted by the Board and whose speech-language pathology program is regionally accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or an equivalent accrediting body;
  (2) Passed a qualifying examination given by the Board or from an accrediting body recognized by the Board; and
  (3) Completed a period of supervised postgraduate professional practice in speech-language pathology as specified by rulemaking issued by the Board.
(c) For purposes of this section, references to the Board on Rehabilitative Therapies prior to its commencement of operations pursuant to § 3-1202.23(e) shall refer to the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
D.C. Code § 3-413 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / § 3-413
§ 3-413. Claim of human remains — Order of priority of next of kin.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless other directions have been given by the decedent, the right to control the disposition of the remains of a deceased person, the location and conditions of interment, and arrangements for funeral goods and services shall vest in the following in the order of priority named:
  (1) The competent surviving spouse, or domestic partner, as defined under § 32-701(3) ;
  (2) The sole surviving competent adult child of the decedent, or if there is more than one competent child of the decedent, the majority of the surviving competent adult children; provided, that less than a majority of the surviving competent adult children shall be vested with the rights and duties under this section if they have used reasonable efforts to notify all other surviving competent adult children of their instructions and are not aware of any opposition to those instructions by more than a majority of all surviving competent adult children;
  (3) The surviving competent parent or parents of the decedent; provided, that if one of the surviving competent parents is absent, the remaining competent parent shall be vested with the rights and duties under this section if reasonable efforts to locate the other parent are unsuccessful;
  (4) The surviving competent adult person in the next degrees of kindred; provided, that if there is more than one surviving competent adult person of the same degree of kindred, the rights and duties under this section shall be vested in the majority of those persons; provided further, that less than the majority of surviving competent adult persons of the same degree of kindred shall be vested with the rights and duties of this section if those persons have used reasonable efforts to notify all other surviving competent adult persons of the same degree of kindred of their instructions and are not aware of any opposition to those instructions by more than a majority of all surviving competent adult persons of the same degree of kindred; and
  (5) An adult friend or volunteer.
(b) (1) Any competent adult may decide the disposition of the individual’s remains after death and without the pre-death or post-death consent of any other person by executing a document, in accordance with this section, which expresses the individual’s wishes regarding the disposition of his or her body.
  (2) (A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any competent adult may designate an individual who shall be empowered to make decisions concerning the disposition of the human remains of the individual by executing a document in accordance with this section.
    (B) The document shall include language that clearly communicates the individual’s intent to have the person so designated make decisions regarding the disposition of the individual’s human remains upon death. The document shall become effective upon the death of the individual choosing the representative.
(c) A document executed under subsection (b)(1) and (2) of this section shall be dated and signed by the individual delineating the disposition of his or her remains upon death under subsection (b)(1) of this section or designating a representative under subsection (b)(2) of this section.
(d) A person may revoke the document executed under this section in writing, at any time.
(e) A document executed under this section may be included as part of a document executed in accordance with subchapter II-A of Chapter 15 of Title 7 .
D.C. Code § 3-1334 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1334
§ 3-1334. Gambling by minor prohibited.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.34 .
D.C. Code § 3-106 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / § 3-106
§ 3-106. Analysis of correctional impact.
Status: in_force

Any recommendations by the Commission for regulatory changes or legislative amendments relating to crime, sentencing, or correctional matters shall take into consideration existing correctional and supervisory resources, including the availability of intermediate sanctions, and shall be accompanied by an assessment of the impact, if any, on the size of the District’s correctional and supervised offender population resulting from such change. The Commission shall not recommend such changes unless it has made an assessment that the costs of a recommended change would be commensurate with the benefits to criminal justice administration, without regard to the identity of the particular governmental body responsible for financing the correctional facilities or services at issue.
D.C. Code § 3-3705 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 37 / § 3-3705
§ 3-3705. Registration requirement.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1304 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1304
§ 3-1304. Bonding and fingerprinting.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.04 .
D.C. Code § 3-412 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / § 3-412
§ 3-412. Claim of human remains — Funeral services establishment entitled; settlement of disputed claims.
Status: in_force

The funeral services establishment retained by the person authorized pursuant to § 3-413 shall be entitled to take possession of human remains. In the event that 2 or more establishments differ as to their legal right to take possession of human remains, they shall refer the matter to the Mayor or his or her designee for a decision.
D.C. Code § 3-1210.10 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1210.10
§ 3-1210.10. Injunctions.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia to enjoin the unlawful practice of any health occupation or any other action which is grounds for the imposition of a criminal penalty or disciplinary action under this chapter.
(b) The Attorney General may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia to enjoin the unlawful sale of drugs or the unlawful trade practice or unlawful operation of a pharmacy, nursing home, community residential facility, or any other establishment purporting to provide health services.
(c) Remedies under this section are in addition to criminal prosecution or any disciplinary action by a board.
(d) In any proceeding under this section, it shall not be necessary to prove that any person is individually injured by the action or actions alleged.
D.C. Code § 3-1209.13 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1209.13
§ 3-1209.13. Doula.
Status: in_force

(a) A certified doula may:
  (1) Provide support to pregnant individuals and their families, including surrogates and adoptive parents;
  (2) Conduct prenatal and postpartum visits;
  (3) Accompany pregnant individuals to health care and social service appointments;
  (4) Connect individuals to medical, community-based, or government-funded resources, including those addressing social determinants of health; and
  (5) Provide support to individuals following either the loss of pregnancy or birth of a child for up to one year.
(b) A doula shall not:
  (1) Perform clinical tasks or replace trained licensed medical professionals; or
  (2) Engage in the practice of medicine as defined in § 3-1201.02(7) .
D.C. Code § 3-2929 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 29 / § 3-2929
§ 3-2929. Altering or forging diploma, certificate, or seal of Commission.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1610 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1610
§ 3-1610. Roster of architects; annual report.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-904 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 9 / § 3-904
§ 3-904. Meetings; quorums; committees; bylaws.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1308 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1308
§ 3-1308. Power to administer oaths and take testimony; subpoena power.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.08 .
D.C. Code § 3-418 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / § 3-418
§ 3-418. Prosecutions.
Status: in_force

(a) Prosecution for violation of any provision of this chapter shall be conducted in the name of the District of Columbia in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel or his or her assistant.
(b) In order to constitute a violation under this chapter, it shall be necessary to prove in any prosecution or hearing only a single act prohibited by law without proving a general course of conduct.
D.C. Code § 3-3721 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 37 / § 3-3721
§ 3-3721. Severability.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1004 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / § 3-1004
§ 3-1004. Annual report by Commission.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.06 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.06
§ 3-1206.06. Nurse-midwifery.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1325 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1325
§ 3-1325. Designation of individual responsible for proper utilization of receipts; financial responsibility bond; license fees.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.25 .
D.C. Code § 3-2203 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 22 / § 3-2203
§ 3-2203. Duties and powers of Board.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3604 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 36 / § 3-3604
§ 3-3604. License — Application; fees; net capital requirements; bond; renewal.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1409 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14 / § 3-1409
§ 3-1409. Creation of Fund, transfer of monies.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3708 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 37 / § 3-3708
§ 3-3708. Denial, revocation, suspension, bar, censure, cancellation, and withdrawal of registration.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1212.04 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1212.04
§ 3-1212.04. Physical therapist assistants; references thereto.
Status: in_force

For a period of 12 months following March 6, 2007, all references to a physical therapist assistant shall be deemed to refer to a person meeting the requirements for licensure in the District, regardless of whether that person is licensed in fact.
D.C. Code § 3-2506 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 25 / § 3-2506
§ 3-2506. Licenses — Required.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1271.08 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12B / § 3-1271.08
§ 3-1271.08. Coordinated information system.
Status: in_force

(a) The interstate commission shall establish a database of all physicians licensed, or who have applied for licensure, under § 3-1271.05 .
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, member boards shall report to the interstate commission any public action or complaints against a licensed physician who has applied or received an expedited license through the Compact.
(c) Member boards shall report disciplinary or investigatory information determined as necessary and proper by rule of the interstate commission.
(d) Member boards may report any nonpublic complaint, disciplinary, or investigatory information not required by subsection (c) of this section to the interstate commission.
(e) Member boards shall share complaint or disciplinary information about a physician upon request of another member board.
(f) All information provided to the interstate commission or distributed by member boards shall be confidential, filed under seal, and used only for investigatory or disciplinary matters.
(g) The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules for mandated or discretionary sharing of information by member boards.
D.C. Code § 3-1104 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 11 / § 3-1104
§ 3-1104. Restriction on job training program combined with sprinkler installation program.
Status: in_force

Any job training programs chosen to be combined with a sprinkler installation program shall perform their job training activities within the District of Columbia.
D.C. Code § 3-2412 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 24 / § 3-2412
§ 3-2412. Changes in educational standards authorized.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1207.12 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1207.12
§ 3-1207.12. Waiver of licensure requirements.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Professional Counseling shall waive the 60 hours of postgraduate education and examination requirements for any applicant for licensure as a professional counselor who can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Board, that he or she holds a bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related subject from an accredited college or university and has been performing the functions of a professional counselor, as defined by this subchapter, on a full-time or substantially full-time basis continually for at least 24 months immediately preceding July 22, 1992, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent education, training, experience, and demonstrated current competence, provided that the application for licensure is made within 24 months of July 22, 1992.
(b) The Board of Professional Counseling shall waive the examination requirement for any applicant who meets the educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor if the person has practiced as a professional counselor or as a professional counselor administrator within a 3-year period immediately preceding July 22, 1992, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent experience and demonstrated current competence, provided that the application for licensure is made within 12 months of July 22, 1992.
(c) Applicants licensed under the waiver provisions of this section shall be eligible for license renewal on the same terms as all other licensed professional counselors.
D.C. Code § 3-2009 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 20 / § 3-2009
§ 3-2009. Limited certificate of registration.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.22 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.22
§ 3-1206.22. Required disclosures.
Status: in_force

Unless also licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice medicine in the District, practitioners of naturopathic medicine shall:
(1) Provide to the client or patient, before providing services, a written notice in a language the client or patient understands that the practitioner is not licensed to practice medicine; and
(2) Obtain written acknowledgment from the client or patient that the client or patient has been provided the notice required in paragraph (1) of this section.
D.C. Code § 3-414 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / § 3-414
§ 3-414. Services requiring direct supervision by funeral director.
Status: in_force

The handling, preparation, or embalming of human remains which carried infectious or contagious diseases must at all times be done by a licensed funeral director, or in the case of an apprentice funeral director, under the direct supervision of a licensed funeral director.
D.C. Code § 3-2606 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 26 / § 3-2606
§ 3-2606. License -- Issuance.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1667 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1667
§ 3-1667. Issuance of license.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1516 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 15 / § 3-1516
§ 3-1516. Revocation or suspension of a firm’s registration or permit.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2301.08 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2301.08
§ 3-2301.08. Expenses to be paid from fees; salary of Executive Secretary.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-152 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1A / § 3-152
§ 3-152. Duties of the Criminal Code Reform Commission.
Status: in_force

(a) By March 31, 2021, the Commission shall submit to the Mayor and the Council comprehensive criminal code reform recommendations that revise the language of the District's criminal statutes to:
  (1) Use clear and plain language;
  (2) Apply consistent, clearly articulated definitions;
  (3) Describe all elements, including mental states, that must be proven;
  (4) Reduce unnecessary overlap and gaps between criminal offenses;
  (5) Eliminate archaic and unused offenses;
  (6) Adjust penalties, fines, and the gradation of offenses to provide for proportionate penalties;
  (7) Organize existing criminal statutes in a logical order;
  (8) Identify any crimes defined in common law that should be codified, and propose recommended language for codification, as appropriate;
  (9) Identify criminal statutes that have been held to be unconstitutional and recommend their removal or amendment;
  (10) Propose such other amendments as the Commission believes are necessary; and
  (11) Enable the adoption of Title 22 as an enacted title of the District of Columbia Official Code.
(b) The comprehensive criminal code reform recommendations required by subsection (a) of this section shall be in the form of a report that:
  (1) Includes draft legislation or other specific steps for implementing the recommendations;
  (2) Includes charging, sentencing, and other relevant statistics regarding the offenses affected by the recommendations; and
  (3) Explains how and why the recommendations change existing District law.
(c) In preparing the comprehensive criminal code reform recommendations required by subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall:
  (1) Consult with the Code Revision Advisory Group established pursuant to § 3-153 ; and
  (2) Review criminal code reforms in other jurisdictions, recommend changes to criminal offenses by the American Law Institute, and survey best practices recommended by criminal law experts.
(d) The Commission shall provide, upon request by the Council, or may provide on its own initiative, a legal or policy analysis of proposed legislation or best practices concerning criminal offenses, procedures, or reforms, including information on existing District law, the laws of other jurisdictions, and model legislation.
(e) The Commission may consult with other District of Columbia, federal, and state agencies, conduct community outreach, perform trainings, and engage in other activities to advance the Commission's statutory duties.
(f) (1) The Commission may request access to all books, accounts, records, reports, findings, and all other papers, things, or property belonging to or in use by any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the District government that are necessary to fulfill its statutory duties.
  (2) Upon such a request from the Commission, any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the District government shall provide the requested information to the Commission to the extent permitted by law.
D.C. Code § 3-2005 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 20 / § 3-2005
§ 3-2005. Appeal from action of Board.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1202.03 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1202.03
§ 3-1202.03. Board of Medicine; Advisory Committees on Anesthesiologist Assistants, Polysomnography, Surgical Assistants, Trauma Technologists, Athletic Trainers, Maternal Care Professionals, and Medical Radiation Technologists.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is established a Board of Medicine to consist of 15 members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
  (2) The Board shall regulate the practice of medicine, the practice by anesthesiologists assistants with the advice of the Advisory Committee on Anesthesiologist Assistants, the practice of medical radiation technology with the advice of the Advisory Committee on Medical Radiation Technologists, the practice by physician assistants, the practice by surgical assistants with the advice of the Advisory Committee on Surgical Assistants, the practice by physicians-in-training, the practice by trauma technologists with the advice of the Advisory Committee on Trauma Technologists, the practice of athletic training with the advice of the Advisory Committee on Athletic Trainers, and the practices of certified professional midwifery and doulas with the advice of the Advisory Committee on Maternal Care Professionals.
  (2A) The Board shall also regulate the practice of acupuncture and the practice of naturopathic medicine until the Board of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Naturopathic Physicians commences operations pursuant to § 3-1202.24 .
  (3) (A) Of the members of the Board, 10 shall be physicians licensed to practice in the District, 4 shall be consumer members, and 1 shall be the Director of the Department of Health, or his or her designee; except, that from July 19, 2024, of the members of the Board, 9 shall be physicians licensed to practice in the District, 2 shall be physician assistants licensed to practice in the District, 3 shall be consumer members, and one shall be the Director of the Department of Health, or his or her designee.
    (B) The Chair of the Board as of July 19, 2024 shall be a physician member.
  (4) In selecting nominees to the Board, the Mayor shall consult with appropriate officials of professional medical societies and schools of medicine located in the District, and shall submit nominees whose professional training and experience provide a representative sample of the medical specialties practiced in the District.
  (5) Except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of 3 years. This paragraph shall not apply to the Director of the Department of Health who shall serve for the duration of his or her term as Director.
  (6) Of the members initially appointed under this section, 3 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 3 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 4 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. The terms of the members first appointed shall begin on the date that a majority of the first members are sworn in, which shall become the anniversary date for all subsequent appointments.
  (7) (A) The Mayor shall appoint an executive director who shall be a full-time employee of the District to administer and implement the orders of the Board in accordance with this chapter and rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.
    (B) On or before January 1, 2007, in addition to the executive director, the Mayor shall require, at a minimum, that an investigator, an attorney, and 2 clerical support staff be hired, which persons shall be full-time employees of the District and whose work shall be limited solely to administering and implementing the orders of the Board in accordance with this chapter and rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter. The mandatory minimum number of employees established under this section shall not restrict the Mayor’s ability to authorize additional staff.
  (8) The Board shall provide recommendations to the Mayor for his or her consideration in developing and issuing rules authorizing:
    (A) Repealed.
    (B) Repealed;
    (B-i) The practice by anesthesiologist assistants in accordance with guidelines approved by the Advisory Committee on Anesthesiologist Assistants;
    (B-ii) Repealed.
    (C) The practice by physician assistants;
    (C-i) The practice of polysomnography in accordance with guidelines approved by the Advisory Committee on Polysomnography;
    (D) The practice of surgical assistants in accordance with guidelines approved by the Advisory Committee on Surgical Assistants;
    (E) The practice by physicians-in-training;
    (F) The practice of trauma technologists in accordance with guidelines approved by the Advisory Committee on Trauma Technologists;
    (G) The practice of athletic trainers in accordance with guidelines approved by the Advisory Committee on Athletic Trainers;
    (H) The practice of certified professional midwifery in accordance with guidelines issued by the Advisory Committee on Maternal Care Professionals;
    (I) The practice of doulas in accordance with guidelines issued by the Advisory Committee on Maternal Care Professionals; and
    (J) The practice of medical radiation technology in accordance with guidelines approved by the Advisory Committee on Medical Radiation Technologists.
(a-1) (1) The Board shall waive the educational and examination requirements for any applicant for licensure as a physician assistant who can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Board, that he or she has performed the function of a physician assistant, as defined in this chapter and rules issued pursuant to this chapter, on a full-time or substantially full-time basis continuously for at least 36 months immediately preceding March 25, 1986, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent education, training, experience, and demonstrated current competence, provided that application for the license is made within 12 months of July 25, 1990.
  (2) An applicant licensed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be eligible for license renewal on the same terms as any other licensed physician assistant.
(a-2) Repealed.
(b) Repealed.
(c) Repealed.
(c-1) Repealed.
(c-2) Repealed.
(d) Repealed.
(d-1) Repealed.
(d-2) Repealed.
(d-3) Repealed.
(e) Repealed.
(f) Repealed.
(g) Repealed.
(h) (1) The Board may convene a subcommittee, of either members of the Board or nonmembers of the Board, to provide advice and assistance on a specified issue or discipline under the purview of the Board.
  (2) The individuals appointed pursuant to this subsection shall be exempt from §§ 3-1204.01(a) and (b), 3-1204.02 , and 3-1204.03 . The Board shall specify:
    (A) The purpose and scope of the subcommittee;
    (B) The qualifications for appointment;
    (C) The length of each individual’s term, if any;
    (D) The powers, duties, and responsibilities of each individual; and
    (E) Any other criteria that the Board considers necessary and appropriate.
D.C. Code § 3-641.05 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6A-i / § 3-641.05
§ 3-641.05. Commission on Poverty; resources and staff.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall be supported by an Executive Director, who shall be a District resident appointed by the Mayor.
(b) The Executive Director shall:
  (1) Report on a regular basis, as determined by the Chairperson of the Commission, to the Commission;
  (2) Assist in the preparation of the poverty-reduction plan and annual reports, conduct the administrative activities of the Commission, and perform other duties, as directed by the Chairperson of the Commission; and
  (3) Hire and supervise other Commission staff, as the approved Commission budget permits.
(c) The Commission may retain outside consultants to assist with preparing and drafting the poverty-reduction plan and annual reports; provided, that the approved Commission budget permits.
(d) (1) The Mayor shall provide sufficient office space for the Executive Director and any staff.
  (2) The Department of Employment Services, and other agencies as the Mayor may designate, shall provide administrative and technical support to the Commission.
D.C. Code § 3-1524 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 15 / § 3-1524
§ 3-1524. Effect of repeal of prior act.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2419 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 24 / § 3-2419
§ 3-2419. Use of title, word, or abbreviation by licensee restricted.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1281.01 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12C / § 3-1281.01
§ 3-1281.01. Purpose.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of Licensed Professional Counselors with the goal of improving public access to professional counseling services.  The practice of professional counseling occurs in the state where the client is located at the time of the counseling services. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure.
(b) This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:
  (1) Increase public access to professional counseling services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses;
  (2) Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety;
  (3) Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate practice for licensed professional counselors;
  (4) Support spouses of relocating active duty military personnel;
  (5) Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information among member states;
  (6) Allow for the use of telehealth technology to facilitate increased access to professional counseling services;
  (7) Support the uniformity of professional counseling licensure requirements throughout the states to promote public safety and public health benefits;
  (8) Invest all member states with the authority to hold a licensed professional counselor accountable for meeting all state practice laws in the state in which the client is located at the time care is rendered through the mutual recognition of member state licenses;
  (9) Eliminate the necessity for licenses in multiple states; and
  (10) Provide opportunities for interstate practice by licensed professional counselors who meet uniform licensure requirements.
D.C. Code § 3-1207.32 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1207.32
§ 3-1207.32. Waiver of licensure requirements — Meeting educational requirements.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1622 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1622
§ 3-1622. Practical examination.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1417 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14 / § 3-1417
§ 3-1417. Employees of the Sports and Entertainment Commission.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1353 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13A / § 3-1353
§ 3-1353. Appointment; terms of office; removal; compensation.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall consist of the following 9 members:
  (1) The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, or his or her designee at the level of Assistant Chief;
  (2) The Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking, or his or her designee at the level of Deputy Commissioner;
  (3) The Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles, or his or her designee at the level of Deputy Director; and
  (4) Six members appointed by the Mayor, subject to the advice and consent of the Council, in accordance with § 1-523.01 , as follows:
    (A) Two public members who shall be both owners of registered motor vehicles in and residents of the District of Columbia;
    (B) One representative of an insurance company that issues motor vehicle insurance policies in the District of Columbia;
    (C) Two members with significant experience in motor vehicle theft issues; and
    (D) One member who is either a fleet owner or a rental vehicle carrier representative doing business in the District of Columbia.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the members appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(4) of this section shall serve for a term of 3 years.
(c) The terms of the members first appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(4) of this section shall be as follows:
  (1) One member appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(A) of this section and the member appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(B) of this section shall be appointed to terms to expire on June 30, 2009.
  (2) One member appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(A) of this section and one member appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(C) of this section shall be appointed to terms to expire on June 30, 2010.
  (3) One member appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(C) of this section and the member appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(D) of this section shall be appointed to terms to expire on June 30, 2011.
(d) Members of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment.
(e) A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner that the original appointment was made. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term of the original appointment, but may be reappointed to one or more additional terms.
(f) The Mayor shall designate one of the members appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(A) of this section to serve as Chair of the Commission, with the advice and consent of the Council by resolution. The Chair shall be designated to serve for a period of 3 years or until the expiration of the member’s term, whichever shall occur earlier. The Chair shall be eligible for reappointment.
(g) (1) The Mayor shall remove a member of the Commission for failing to establish or maintain District residency (where District residency is a requirement of appointment). The Mayor may remove a member of the Commission for misconduct or neglect of duty, or for other cause as defined by the Commission in its bylaws.
  (2) A member of the Commission who is indicted for the commission of a felony shall be automatically suspended from serving on the Commission. Upon a determination of guilt, the term of the Commission member shall be automatically terminated. Upon acquittal or dismissal of the prosecution, the term of the Commission member shall be automatically reinstated.
(h) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred while actually performing duties vested in the Commission.
(i) A quorum shall consist of the presence of 5 or more members. A quorum shall be necessary for the Commission to conduct its business.
(j) The Commission shall meet at least quarterly.
(k) All meetings of the Commission shall be subject to § 1-207.42 .
D.C. Code § 3-1205.11a — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.11a
§ 3-1205.11a. Emeritus status.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor may issue rules permitting emeritus status for a licensee, registrant, or certificate holder who meets the following requirements:
  (1) The person has at least 10 years of relevant licensed, registered, or certified practice in the District;
  (2) The person provides a declaration of retirement from active practice in all jurisdictions in which the person is licensed, registered, or certified;
  (3) The person is not the subject of disciplinary action in any jurisdiction; and
  (4) The person has had no prior revocation or suspension of their license, registration, or certification in any jurisdiction.
(b) An individual holding emeritus status permits the holder to refer to themself by the title of their license, registration, or certification but may not:
  (1) Engage in active practice of that health profession in the District or any other jurisdiction; or
  (2) Either explicitly or implicitly hold themself out to others as a person permitted to engage in active practice of that health profession.
(c) The board may cancel an emeritus license, registration, or certificate for failure to meet the requirements of subsections (a) or (b) of this section.
(d) The board may take disciplinary action against an emeritus status holder for violations of § 3-1205.01 or § 3-1205.14 .
(e) An emeritus status holder may apply to change to active license, registration, or certification status within 5 years after the date emeritus status was granted by:
  (1) Paying the fee established by the Mayor;
  (2) Complying with the continuing education requirements in effect when the emeritus holder seeks to return to active license, registration, or certification status;
  (3) Complying with any other current requirements for the reactivation of a license, registration, or certification; and
  (4) Establishing to the board's satisfaction that they possess the current competency to practice their health profession.
(f) An emeritus status holder may not return to active license, registration, or certification status more than 5 years after the grant of the emeritus status except by submitting an application for a new license, registration, or certification and establishing to the satisfaction of the board that they qualify for the license, registration, or certification and possess current competency to practice that profession.
D.C. Code § 3-1322 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1322
§ 3-1322. Operation of bingo and raffles.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.22 .
D.C. Code § 3-2117 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2117
§ 3-2117. Practicing under improper name.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3204 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 32 / § 3-3204
§ 3-3204. Employment of consultant authorized; functions.
Status: repealed

Expired.
D.C. Code § 3-2304.18 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2304.18
§ 3-2304.18. Severability.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2130 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2130
§ 3-2130. Second or subsequent conviction under §§ 3-2120 to 3-2122 and 3-2129.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.06a — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.06a
§ 3-1206.06a. Certified nurse-midwife.
Status: in_force

In addition to the functions authorized § 3-1206.04 , a certified nurse-midwife may provide primary care, gynecologic and family planning services, preconception care, care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period, care of the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of the newborn's life, and treatment of partners for sexually transmitted infections.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.07b — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.07b
§ 3-1206.07b. Certified clinical nurse specialist.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the functions authorized under § 3-1206.04 , a certified clinical nurse specialist may provide the services described in subsection (b) of this section related to specific specialties, including:
  (1) Populations, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, or women's health;
  (2) Settings, such as critical care or the emergency room;
  (3) Diseases or medical subspecialties, such as diabetes or oncology;
  (4) Types of care, such as psychiatric or rehabilitation; and
  (5) Types of problem, such as pain, wounds, and stress.
(b) A clinical nurse specialist may provide diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients or clients, through:
  (1) Providing for the continuous improvement of patient or client outcomes and nursing care;
  (2) Practicing within the core competencies and behaviors specified by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists or other national certifying body recognized by the Board;
  (3) Creating therapeutic environments through mentoring and system changes;
  (4) Practicing with individual clients, families, groups, and populations of clients; and
  (5) Any other functions and roles prescribed by rules.
D.C. Code § 3-2301.06 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2301.06
§ 3-2301.06. Annual registration of nurses and schools; fees; failure to reregister; restoration; appeal from denial of registration or reregistration.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2305.01 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2305.01
§ 3-2305.01. Purpose.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1677 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1677
§ 3-1677. Cease and desist orders.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1413 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14 / § 3-1413
§ 3-1413. Public or private bond sale.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-506 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / § 3-506
§ 3-506. Fees; expiration date of licenses.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2202 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 22 / § 3-2202
§ 3-2202. Board of Interior Designers; qualifications of members; terms of office.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2407 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 24 / § 3-2407
§ 3-2407. Compensation; expenses of Board.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1418 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14 / § 3-1418
§ 3-1418. Assumption of nonmilitary functions of Armory Board; construction; effect of dissolution of Sports and Entertainment Commission.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-108 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / § 3-108
§ 3-108. Cooperation from other agencies.
Status: in_force

Agencies of the District of Columbia government shall cooperate in providing such information to the Commission as may be necessary to fulfill its statutory responsibilities.
D.C. Code § 3-2008 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 20 / § 3-2008
§ 3-2008. Requirements for examination.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1205.14a — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.14a
§ 3-1205.14a. Negotiated settlement agreement.
Status: in_force

(a) A board may, in its discretion, enter into a non-disciplinary settlement agreement with a person in lieu of disciplinary action; provided, that the conduct underlying the agreement meets the following requirements:
  (1) The board is satisfied that there is little or no harm or substantive possibility of future harm to a client, patient, or the public;
  (2) The board determines that the conduct involves issues of minor concern; and
  (3) The matter does not involve gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or criminal conduct by the party or entity.
(b) A non-disciplinary settlement agreement shall not constitute a disciplinary action, but the conduct underlying the agreement may be considered in the board's review of future conduct of a similar nature.
D.C. Code § 3-1510 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 15 / § 3-1510
§ 3-1510. Registration — Foreign accountants.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1691 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1691
§ 3-1691. Penalties; alternative sanctions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1208.05 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1208.05
§ 3-1208.05. Transition.
Status: in_force

For a period of 2 years following March 25, 1986, all references in this subchapter to supervision by licensed social workers shall be deemed to refer to supervision by persons meeting the requirements for licensure in the District, regardless of whether they are licensed in fact.
D.C. Code § 3-1406 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14 / § 3-1406
§ 3-1406. Powers.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3701 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 37 / § 3-3701
§ 3-3701. Definitions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1704 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 17 / § 3-1704
§ 3-1704. Certificates of registration; prerequisites.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1207.02 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1207.02
§ 3-1207.02. Waiver of examination.
Status: in_force

The board shall waive the examination requirement of § 3-1207.01(a)(2) and (c)(2) for any applicant for licensure as a dietitian or nutritionist who presents evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets the qualifications required by § 3-1207.01(a)(1) or § 3-1207.01(c)(1) and has been employed in the practice of dietetics or nutrition on a full-time or substantially full-time basis for at least 3 of the last 5 years immediately preceding March 25, 1986, provided that application for the waiver is made within 24 months of March 25, 1986.
D.C. Code § 3-1271.14 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12B / § 3-1271.14
§ 3-1271.14. Organization and operation of the interstate commission.
Status: in_force

(a) The interstate commission shall, by a majority of commissioners present and voting, adopt bylaws to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Compact within 12 months of the first interstate commission meeting.
(b) The interstate commission shall elect or appoint annually from among its commissioners a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a treasurer, each of whom shall have such authority and duties as may be specified in the bylaws.  The chairperson, or in the chairperson's absence or disability, the vice-chairperson, shall preside at all meetings of the interstate commission.
(c) Officers selected in subsection (b) of this section shall serve without remuneration from the interstate commission.
(d) (1) The officers and employees of the interstate commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for a claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused or arising out of, or relating to, an actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred, within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that such person shall not be protected from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of such person.
  (2) The liability of the executive director and employees of the interstate commission or representatives of the interstate commission, acting within the scope of such person's employment or duties for acts, errors, or omissions occurring within such person's state, may not exceed the limits of liability set forth under the constitution and laws of that state for state officials, employees, and agents.  The interstate commission is considered to be an instrumentality of the states for the purposes of any such action.  Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect such person from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of such person.
  (3) The interstate commission shall defend the executive director, its employees, and subject to the approval of the attorney general or other appropriate legal counsel of the member state represented by an interstate commission representative, shall defend such interstate commission representative in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of an actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the defendant had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from intentional or willful and wanton misconduct on the part of such person.
  (4) To the extent not covered by the state involved, member state, or the interstate commission, the representatives or employees of the interstate commission shall be held harmless in the amount of a settlement or judgment, including attorney's fees and costs, obtained against such persons arising out of an actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such persons had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from intentional or willful and wanton misconduct on the part of such persons.
D.C. Code § 3-2304.02 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2304.02
§ 3-2304.02. Definitions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.34 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.34
§ 3-1206.34. Council hearing.
Status: in_force

Three years from March 16, 2005, the Council committee having jurisdiction over the Department of Health shall hold a public hearing on the appropriateness of the requirements for anesthesiologist assistants imposed by the Act [ D.C. Law 15-237 ].
D.C. Code § 3-633 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6A / § 3-633
§ 3-633. Meetings.
Status: repealed

Expired.
D.C. Code § 3-1205.01a — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.01a
§ 3-1205.01a. Expedited licensure, registration, or certification.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor shall authorize expedited review of an application for licensure, certification, or registration by a health professional whose certification, license, or registration has been suspended or revoked in another state solely because the health professional provided, facilitated, or attempted to provide or facilitate, conduct described in § 3-1205.14(e-1) that is permitted in the District.
(b) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , may issue rules to implement the provision of this section.
D.C. Code § 3-1207.51 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1207.51
§ 3-1207.51. Definitions.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Board” means the Board of Pharmacy.
(2) “Direct supervision” means, with respect to the supervision of a pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee, that a licensed pharmacist is:
  (A) Physically present at the same pharmacy as the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee and in the general vicinity of the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee;
  (B) Readily available to answer questions of the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee;
  (C) Making appropriate in-process and end-process verifications of the activities of the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee; and
  (D) Fully responsible for the practice of the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee.
(3) “Pharmacy technician trainee” means a person enrolled in a Board- approved training program who may perform the duties of a registered pharmacy technician under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy in the District.
(4) “Registered pharmacy technician” means a person who is registered with the Board as a pharmacy technician.
D.C. Code § 3-2601 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 26 / § 3-2601
§ 3-2601. Board of Podiatry Examiners -- Established.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1207.71 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1207.71
§ 3-1207.71. Eligibility requirements and education.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Psychology shall license as a behavior analyst a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, has:
  (1) Successfully completed a criminal background check;
  (2) Obtained a current certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; and
  (3) Received a master's degree or higher from a behavior analysis educational program that is accredited by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; provided, that the Board shall waive this educational requirement if the applicant was certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board on or before July 19, 2024.
D.C. Code § 3-1203.01 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1203.01
§ 3-1203.01. Administration.
Status: in_force

The boards established by this chapter shall be under the administrative control of the Mayor.
D.C. Code § 3-1202.15 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1202.15
§ 3-1202.15. Board of Massage Therapy.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Board of Massage Therapy to consist of 5 members appointed by the Mayor.
(b) The Board shall regulate the practice of massage therapy.
(c) Of the members of the Board, 4 shall be massage therapists licensed in the District and 1 shall be a consumer member.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of 3 years.
(e) Of the members initially appointed under this section, 1 shall be appointed for the term of 1 year, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 2 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. The terms of the members first appointed shall begin on the date that a majority of the first members are sworn in, which shall become the anniversary date for all subsequent appointments.
D.C. Code § 3-2805 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 28 / § 3-2805
§ 3-2805. Rules.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1208.01 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1208.01
§ 3-1208.01. Licensed social work associate.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Social Work shall license as a social work associate a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter , has a baccalaureate degree (“B.S.W.”) from a social work program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, and has satisfactorily completed the examination process at the associate level.
(b) A licensed social work associate (“L.S.W.A.”) may perform case work, group work, and community organization services under the supervision of a social worker licensed under § 3-1208.03 or § 3-1208.04 .
D.C. Code § 3-1451 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14C / § 3-1451
§ 3-1451. Establishment of the Office on Caribbean Affairs.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established an Office on Caribbean Affairs ("OCA"), which shall monitor the delivery of District services and make policy recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding housing, health, education, employment, social services, public safety, and business opportunities for the District's Caribbean community.
(b) OCA shall be headed by an Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01(a) . The Executive Director shall be a full-time position, for which annual compensation shall be fixed in accordance with subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1 . The Executive Director shall have such staff as is appropriated in an approved budget and financial plan or provided through federal or private grants.
D.C. Code § 3-1271.17 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12B / § 3-1271.17
§ 3-1271.17. Enforcement of interstate compact.
Status: in_force

(a) The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the Compact.
(b) The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the commissioners, initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact, and its promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default.  The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages.  In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees.
(c) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission.  The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a profession.
D.C. Code § 3-1662 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1662
§ 3-1662. Exceptions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1324 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1324
§ 3-1324. Rules and regulations governing conduct of bingo and raffles.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.24 .
D.C. Code § 3-1653 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1653
§ 3-1653. Terms of members; filling of vacancies.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3714 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 37 / § 3-3714
§ 3-3714. Administrative files and opinions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2916 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 29 / § 3-2916
§ 3-2916. Examinations -- Scope.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2620 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 26 / § 3-2620
§ 3-2620. Imposition of civil fines, penalties, and fees; adjudications.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1208.04 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1208.04
§ 3-1208.04. Licensed independent clinical social worker.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Social Work shall license as an independent clinical social worker a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter , has a master’s degree or a doctorate from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, has satisfactorily completed the examination process at the independent clinical level, and has at least 3,000 hours of post-master’s or postdoctoral experience participating in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals, families, and groups with psychosocial problems, under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker over a period of not less than 2 years or more than 4 years; under special circumstances approved by the Board, supervision by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist may be substituted for up to 1500 hours of this requirement.
(b) A licensed independent clinical social worker (“L.I.C.S.W.”) may perform any function described as the practice of social work in this chapter, in an autonomous, self-regulated fashion, in an agency setting or independently, and may supervise other persons in the performance of these functions. A licensed independent clinical social worker shall not engage in the practice of medicine and shall refer patience or clients with apparent medical problems to an appropriate and qualified medical practitioner.
D.C. Code § 3-1329 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1329
§ 3-1329. Prohibited suppliers’ activities.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.29 .
D.C. Code § 3-2120 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2120
§ 3-2120. Sale of or offer to sell diploma, certificate, or license; fraudulent use; alteration.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1432 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14A / § 3-1432
§ 3-1432. Commission membership and organization.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall consist of the following commissioners:
  (1) Three commissioners appointed by the Mayor;
  (2) One commissioner appointed by the Council of the District of Columbia;
  (3) One commissioner appointed by the Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia;
  (4) The General Counsel to the Council of the District of Columbia, or his or her designee; and
  (5) Any resident of the District of Columbia who, because of long service in the cause of the uniformity of state legislation, shall have been elected a life member of the NCCUSL.
(b) To be eligible to serve as a member of the Commission, an individual must be a resident of the District of Columbia and must be a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar.
(c) A commissioner appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section shall serve a term of 3 years, beginning on July 1 of the year of appointment, or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later. A commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy on the Commission shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term, or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later.
(d) A person serving as a NCCUSL commissioner as of March 12, 2011, may continue to serve until the expiration of his or her term, or until a successor is appointed, whichever occurs later.
D.C. Code § 3-2930 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 29 / § 3-2930
§ 3-2930. Unfair rating of applicants.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1251.03 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12A / § 3-1251.03
§ 3-1251.03. Committee meetings.
Status: in_force

(a) The Committee shall determine where meetings are held and the frequency of meetings.
(b) Minutes of Committee meetings shall be confidential. Only Committee members shall have access to these documents.
(c) Records of the Committee shall be privileged and confidential, and shall not be disclosed. The records shall be used by the Committee only in the exercise of the proper functions of the Committee, as set forth in this chapter, and shall not be public records. The records shall not be subject to court order, except as provided in § 3-1251.07 , nor subject to discovery or introduction as evidence in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings, except those conducted by a health regulatory board.
(d) A majority of the members serving on the Committee shall be required to establish a quorum.
D.C. Code § 3-1833 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 18 / § 3-1833
§ 3-1833. Criminal and civil sanctions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1656 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1656
§ 3-1656. Compensation.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1281.08 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12C / § 3-1281.08
§ 3-1281.08. Adverse actions.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state shall have the authority, in accordance with existing state due process law, to:
  (1) Take adverse action against a licensed professional counselor's privilege to practice within that member state; and
  (2) Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a licensing board in a member state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another member state shall be enforced in the latter state by a court of competent jurisdiction according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state in which the witnesses or evidence are located.
(b) Only the home state shall have the power to take adverse action against a licensed professional counselor's license issued by the home state.
(c) For purposes of taking adverse action, the home state shall give the same priority and effect to reported conduct received from a member state as it would if the conduct had occurred within the home state and shall apply its own state laws to determine appropriate action.
(d) The home state shall complete any pending investigation of a licensed professional counselor who changes their primary state of residence during the course of the investigation. The home state shall also have the authority to take appropriate action and shall promptly report the conclusions of the investigation to the administrator of the data system. The administrator of the coordinated licensure information system shall promptly notify the new home state of any adverse actions.
(e) A member state, if otherwise permitted by state law, may recover from the affected licensed professional counselor the costs of investigation and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensed professional counselor.
(f) A member state may take adverse action based on the factual findings of the remote state; provided, that the member state shall follow its own procedures for taking the adverse action.
(g) Joint investigations:
  (1) In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective professional counseling practice act or other applicable state law, any member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees.
  (2) Member states shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the Compact.
(h) If adverse action is taken by the home state against the license of a licensed professional counselor, the licensed professional counselor's privilege to practice in all other member states shall be deactivated until all encumbrances have been removed from the state license. All home state disciplinary orders that impose adverse action against the license of a licensed professional counselor shall include a statement that the licensed professional counselor's privilege to practice is deactivated in all member states during the pendency of the order.
(i) If a member state takes adverse action, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the data system. The administrator of the data system shall promptly notify the home state of any adverse actions by remote states.
(j) Nothing in this Compact shall override a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action.
D.C. Code § 3-1330 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1330
§ 3-1330. Standards for bingo cards.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.30 .
D.C. Code § 3-1604 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1604
§ 3-1604. Oath of office.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1834 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 18 / § 3-1834
§ 3-1834. Prosecutions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1614 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1614
§ 3-1614. Practice of architecture limited; “practice of architecture” defined; “architect” defined.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-651 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6B / § 3-651
§ 3-651. Establishment of the Commission on Fashion Arts and Events.
Status: in_force

There is established a Commission on Fashion Arts and Events (“Commission”) to advise the Mayor, the Council, and the public on the views and needs of the fashion and beauty communities in the District. The Commission shall implement the following programs and initiatives:
(1) Promoting the District as a location for holding fashion and beauty events, which will enhance the District’s economic development through tourism, cultural affairs, job opportunities, entertainment, business development, and national and international exposure;
(2) Providing community initiatives to benefit school-aged children living in the District, including encouraging the pursuit of career technical skills and higher education by implementing a school-based program in the fields of fashion design, merchandising, and beauty, and offering scholarships and internships to students pursuing careers in beauty and fashion industries to help students in transitioning from school to career;
(3) Making recommendations on fashion retail development projects throughout the city, including researching and making recommendations for the development, construction, and implementation of a Fashion Retail Corridor that will serve as a centralized shopping destination featuring local, national, and international fashion designers and boutiques in the District; and
(4) Creating partnerships between the fashion and business communities that will stimulate economic development through targeted fashion marketing, workforce development, and training and business development, and reposition the District as a fashion destination.
D.C. Code § 3-343.01 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / § 3-343.01
§ 3-343.01. Possession of disposable containers prohibited; exceptions.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall bring into or have in his or her possession within the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium , the Baseball Stadium, or the Soccer Stadium any conveniently disposable container made of glass or metal designed primarily to hold or store beverages or liquids of any kind, including, but not limited to, bottles or cans.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:
  (1) Any person duly authorized or licensed by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority to possess, sell, give away, transport, or store alcoholic beverages or containers within any portion of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium or the District of Columbia National Guard Armory or to any employee or agent acting for any such duly authorized or licensed person;
  (1A) Any person duly authorized or licensed by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority or the lessee or operator of the Baseball Stadium to possess, sell, give away, transport, or store alcoholic beverages or containers within any portion of the Baseball Stadium, or to any employee or agent acting for any such duly authorized or licensed person
  (1B) Any person duly authorized or licensed by the operator of the Soccer Stadium to possess, sell, give away, transport, or store alcoholic beverages or containers within any portion of the Soccer Stadium or an employee or agent acting for any such duly authorized or licensed person; or
  (2) Activities of the District of Columbia National Guard as provided in § 3-305 .
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term “person” includes any duly authorized or licensed individual, partnership, association, or corporation.
D.C. Code § 3-536 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / § 3-536
§ 3-536. Appeal from refusal of license; Board of Review.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1251.15 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12A / § 3-1251.15
§ 3-1251.15. Rules.
Status: in_force

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
D.C. Code § 3-1615 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1615
§ 3-1615. Holder of certificate may use title of architect.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1202.08 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1202.08
§ 3-1202.08. Board of Pharmacy.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Board of Pharmacy to consist of 7 members appointed by the Mayor.
(b) (1) The Board shall regulate the practice of pharmacy, the practice of pharmaceutical detailing, and the practice of pharmacy technicians.
  (1A) Repealed.
  (2) The Board is authorized to:
    (A) Establish a code of ethics for the practice of pharmaceutical detailing; and
    (B) Collect information from licensed pharmaceutical detailers relating to their communications with licensed health professionals, or with employees or representatives of licensed health professionals, located in the District.
(c) Of the members of the Board, 5 shall be pharmacists licensed in the District and 2 shall be consumer members; except, that from July 19, 2024, of the members of the Board, 5 shall be pharmacists licensed in the District, one shall be a pharmacy technician registered in the District, and one shall be a consumer member.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of 3 years.
(e) Of the members initially appointed under this section, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 3 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
(f) An individual licensed to practice pharmacy pursuant to this chapter may administer immunizations and vaccinations only if certified to do so by the Board.
(g) Repealed.
(g-1) (1) An individual licensed to practice pharmacy pursuant to this chapter may prescribe and dispense up to a 12-month supply of self-administered hormonal contraceptives if certified to do so by the Board and pursuant to a written protocol established by the Board and the Board of Medicine under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
  (2) The Board and the Board of Medicine shall jointly develop and issue regulations establishing protocols for the prescription and dispensation of self-administered hormonal contraceptives. The protocols shall include the following requirements:
    (A) If the pharmacist has not already undergone training as part of the pharmacist's formal educational program, that the pharmacist complete a training program approved by the Board and the Board of Medicine for prescribing and dispensing self-administered hormonal contraceptives;
    (B) That the patient use a self-screening tool developed by the Board and the Board of Medicine that will identify patient risk factors for the use of self-administered hormonal contraceptives, based on the current United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
    (C) That a pharmacist may determine, based on the results of the self-screening tool described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, when it is safe to dispense a 12-month supply of self-administered hormonal contraceptives;
    (D) That when a self-administered hormonal contraceptive is prescribed and dispensed, the patient shall be provided, in a manner that ensures patient confidentiality, appropriate counseling and information on the product furnished, including dosage, effectiveness, potential side effects, safety, the importance of receiving recommended preventive health screenings, and that a self-administered hormonal contraceptive does not protect against sexually transmitted infections;
    (E) That the pharmacist refer the patient to the patient's primary care provider or reproductive health provider or, if the patient does not have a primary care provider or reproductive health provider, to a nearby clinic, upon prescribing and dispensing a self-administered hormonal contraceptive pursuant to this subsection or if it is determined that the use of a self-administered hormonal contraceptive is not recommended; and
    (F) That the pharmacist provide the patient with written material, developed by the Board and the Department of Health, describing all U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptives, including Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives.
  (3) The reimbursement to a pharmacist from an individual health plan or group health plan, and health insurance coverage through Medicaid or the D.C. Healthcare Alliance program for services required by regulations issued pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, shall be limited to an amount determined through regulation by the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking.
  (4) This subsection does not alter the requirement under federal and District of Columbia law that the provision of contraceptive drugs, devices, products, and services, including contraceptive counseling, shall be covered without cost-sharing, which includes the prescription and provision of contraceptives by any in-network provider, including a pharmacist.
  (5) The Board shall maintain a list of all pharmacists certified to prescribe and dispense contraception, including the location of the pharmacy where the pharmacist currently practices, and make that list readily accessible to the public.
  (6) A pharmacy shall display in stores and online a list of the times during which a pharmacist certified to prescribe and dispense contraception is available.
  (7) The Board shall provide to all licensed pharmacists annual notice of the requirements of this subsection, including opportunities for training.
  (9) By January 1, 2019, the Board and the Board of Medicine, in consultation with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, shall jointly develop and promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this subsection.
(h) (1) A licensed pharmacist may initiate, modify, or discontinue a drug therapy regimen pursuant to a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed physician, or, pursuant to § 3-1204.12 , other health practitioner.
  (2) The Board and the Board of Medicine shall jointly develop and issue regulations governing the implementation and use of collaborative practice agreements between a licensed pharmacist and a licensed physician. At minimum, the regulations shall:
    (A) Require that all collaborative practice agreements include:
      (i) Specification of the drug therapy to be provided and any tests that may be necessarily incident to its provision;
      (ii) The conditions for initiating, modifying, or discontinuing a drug therapy; and
      (iii) Directions concerning the monitoring of a drug therapy, including the conditions that would warrant a modification to the dose, dosage regime, or dosage form of the drug therapy; and
    (B) Establish policies and procedures for approving, disapproving, and revoking collaborative practice agreements.
(i) Repealed.
(j) Repealed.
(k) Repealed.
(l) Repealed.
(m) Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.09 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.09
§ 3-1206.09. Qualifications, certification.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter , and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall:
  (1) Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against their license;
  (2) Possess at least a master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs; and
  (3) Successfully complete the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse-Anesthetists ("NBCRNA") and hold current NBCRNA certification.
(b) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter , and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a certified nurse-midwife shall:
  (1) Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against their license;
  (2) Possess at least a master's degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education; and
  (3) Successfully complete the certification examination administered by the American Midwifery Certification Board ("AMBC") and hold current AMBC certification as a certified nurse-midwife.
(c) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter , and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a certified nurse practitioner shall:
  (1) Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against his or her license;
  (2) Possess at least a Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a national nursing organization recognized by the Board of Nursing; and
  (3) Successfully complete a national certification examination administered by a national nurse practitioner certifying organization recognized by the Board of Nursing and hold a current certification in the relevant population focus.
(d) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter , and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a clinical nurse specialist shall:
  (1) Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against his or her license;
  (2) Possess at least a Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a national nursing organization recognized by the Board of Nursing; and
  (3) Successfully complete a national certification examination administered by a national nurse practitioner certifying organization recognized by the Board of Nursing and hold current certification in the relevant population focus.
D.C. Code § 3-2405 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 24 / § 3-2405
§ 3-2405. Board of Optometry -- Bylaws and regulations.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2922 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 29 / § 3-2922
§ 3-2922. Issuance of license by endorsement.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1208.81 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1208.81
§ 3-1208.81. License and registration requirements.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may practice psychology in the District without one of the following:
  (1) A health services psychology license, which is required for the practice of psychology as defined in § 3-1201.02(16)(A) ;
  (2) A general applied psychology license, which is required for the practice of psychology within the scope of § 3-1201.02(16)(A)(ii) ;
  (3) A school psychology registration, which is required for the practice of psychology within the scope of § 3-1201.02(16)(A)(iii) ; or
  (4) A psychology associate registration, which is required for the practice of psychology within the scope of [ § 3-1201.02(16)(B)(iv) ].
(b) All active psychology licenses issued before July 19, 2024, shall, upon renewal, be issued as health services psychology licenses.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, for 2 years after July 19, 2024, or such longer period of time which may be established by the Mayor through rulemaking, a person who has been practicing general applied psychology or school psychology before July 19, 2024, may continue to practice without the licensure or registration required pursuant to § 3-1205.01(a)(1) or (2) ; provided, that the person applies for the relevant license or registration within 2 years after July 19, 2024.
D.C. Code § 3-2303.04 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2303.04
§ 3-2303.04. Mayor authorized to delegate functions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1271.32 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12B / § 3-1271.32
§ 3-1271.32. District appropriations required.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to the requirements of 31 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1342, 1349 to 1351, and 1511 to 1519, and §§ 47-105 and 47-355.01 to 47-355.08 , nothing in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact ("Compact") creates an obligation of the District in anticipation of an appropriation for such purpose, and the District's legal liability for the payment of any amount under the Compact does not and may not arise or obtain in advance of the lawful availability of appropriated funds for the applicable fiscal year.
D.C. Code § 3-2302.19 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2302.19
§ 3-2302.19. Effective date.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1202.14 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1202.14
§ 3-1202.14. Board of Respiratory Care.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Board of Respiratory Care to consist of 5 members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
(b) The Board shall regulate the practice of respiratory care.
(c) Of the members of the Board, 3 shall be respiratory therapists licensed in the District; 1 shall be a physician with knowledge and experience in the practice of respiratory care; and 1 shall be a consumer member; except, that from July 19, 2024, of the members of the Board, 3 shall be respiratory care practitioners licensed in the District, one shall be either a physician with knowledge and experience in the practice of respiratory care or a respiratory care practitioner, licensed in the District, and one shall be a consumer member.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of 3 years.
(e) Of the members initially appointed under this section, 1 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 2 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. The terms of the members first appointed shall begin on the date that a majority of the first members are sworn in, which shall become the anniversary date for all subsequent appointments.
D.C. Code § 3-1609 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1609
§ 3-1609. Enforcement of chapter; expenses.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2918 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 29 / § 3-2918
§ 3-2918. Examinations -- Procedures.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-104 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / § 3-104
§ 3-104. Comprehensive study and reports.
Status: in_force

(a) No later than September 30, 1999, the Commission shall submit to the Council a comprehensive study of criminal sentencing practices in the District of Columbia, including, but not limited to, a report on the length of sentences imposed, the length of sentences served, the proportion of offenders released upon their first parole eligibility date, and an assessment of the impact on sentence length and sentencing disparities likely to result from implementation of the Truth in Sentencing Amendment Act of 1998, effective October 10, 1998 ( D.C. Law 12-165 ; 45 DCR 2980).
(b) No later than April 5, 2000, the Commission shall submit to the Council its report containing its recommendations consistent with its purposes. The Commission’s report shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
  (1) A report on sentencing and release practices in the District of Columbia;
  (2) A recommendation as to whether determinate sentencing should be extended to all felonies, or to additional criminal offenses under District of Columbia law beyond those specified in § 24-112(h) ;
  (3) A recommendation as to appropriate limits and conditions on terms of supervised release, including whether there should be a mechanism for changing the length of a term of supervised release after its imposition, and any considerations that should apply with respect to the ratio between a prison term of sentence and a supervised release term;
  (4) A projection of the impact, if any, on the size of the District’s correctional and supervised offender populations of the implementation of each measure proposed by the Commission;
  (5) A recommendation regarding the appropriate length of life sentences for offenses under the determinate sentencing system;
  (6) An assessment of the intermediate sanctions currently available in the District’s criminal justice system;
  (7) A recommendation for intermediate sanctions that should be made available in the District of Columbia’s criminal justice system, including proposals for alternatives to incarceration for suitable offenders, the estimated cost of such programs, and recommendations for rules or principles to guide a judge’s imposition of intermediate sanctions as part of a criminal sentence; and
  (8) A recommendation as to whether multiple sentences should run concurrently or consecutively, and what guidance, if any, should be provided regarding the imposition of consecutive sentences.
(c) Repealed.
(d) Starting in 2008, the Commission shall file a report with the Council on or before April 30 of each calendar year that:
  (1) Contains an analysis of the sentences imposed in the preceding calendar year, including:
    (A) The rate of compliance with the guidelines;
    (B) The number and extent of any departures from the guidelines; and
    (C) The reasons given for those departures;
  (2) Describes any substantive changes made to the guidelines during the preceding year, including changes in the:
    (A) Recommended sentencing options or prison ranges;
    (B) Ranking of particular offenses; or
    (C) Rules for scoring criminal history; and
  (3) Informs the Council how it has ranked any new felony offense or reranked any existing felony offense because of a statutory change or for another reason, and the resulting guideline sentencing options and prison range for each such an offense.
D.C. Code § 3-1208.91 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1208.91
§ 3-1208.91. Qualifications for licensure.
Status: in_force

(a) The categories of licensure for the practice of medical radiation technology shall be as follows:
  (1) Cardiovascular-interventional technologist;
  (2) Computed tomography technologist or radiographer;
  (3) Magnetic resonance technologist;
  (4) Mammographer;
  (5) Nuclear medicine technologist;
  (6) Radiation therapist;
  (7) Radiologist assistant;
  (8) Radiographer; and
  (9) Ultrasound technologist.
(b) The Board of Medicine shall issue a license to practice medical radiation technology, in a category established by this section to an individual who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter , has:
  (1) Graduated from an accredited program in diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technology, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine or radiologist assistant that incorporates the academic coursework and minimum of hours of supervised clinical training required by regulations issued by the Mayor and that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, Joint Review Committee on Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Joint Review Committee on Nuclear Medicine Technology or a successor organization, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;
  (2) Passed a national certification examination from a body recognized by the Board; and
  (3) Satisfied all other requirements established by the Mayor through rulemaking.
D.C. Code § 3-1606 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1606
§ 3-1606. Rules and regulations; meetings.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1204.04 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1204.04
§ 3-1204.04. Removal.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor may remove a member of a board or advisory committee for incompetence, misconduct, or neglect of duty, after due notice and a hearing.
(b) The failure of a member of a board or advisory committee to attend at least 1/2 of the regular, scheduled meetings of a board or advisory committee within a 12-month period shall constitute neglect of duty. Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Mayor may remove a member of a board or advisory committee for such neglect of duty without a hearing.
D.C. Code § 3-3506 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 35 / § 3-3506
§ 3-3506. Administration.
Status: repealed

Expired.
D.C. Code § 3-1202.06 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1202.06
§ 3-1202.06. Board of Occupational Therapy.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Board of Occupational Therapy to consist of 5 members appointed by the Mayor.
(b) The Board shall regulate the practice of occupational therapy and the practice by occupational therapy assistants, dance therapists, and recreation therapists.
(c) Of the members of the Board, 3 shall be occupational therapists licensed in the District, one shall be a recreation therapist registered in the District, and 1 shall be a consumer member.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of 3 years.
(e) Of the members initially appointed under this section, 1 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 2 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
(f) The Board shall be dissolved on the day the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies commences operation pursuant to § 3-1202.23(e) .
D.C. Code § 3-2304.04 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2304.04
§ 3-2304.04. Practice without license or certificate prohibited; exemptions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1601 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1601
§ 3-1601. Board of Examiners and Registrars of Architects — Created; appointment.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2106 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2106
§ 3-2106. Annual reports.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1251.01 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12A / § 3-1251.01
§ 3-1251.01. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
  (1) “Board” means the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.
  (2) “Committee” means the Committee on Impaired Nurses.
  (3) “Contract” means a written agreement between the impaired nurse and the Committee providing the terms and conditions of the nurse’s participation in the Program.
  (4) “Disciplinary action” means any proceeding which may lead to a fine or probation, or to reprimand, restriction, revocation, suspension, denial or other order relating to the licensure or certification of a nurse by the Board of Nursing.
  (5) “Impaired nurse” means a nurse who is unable to perform his or her professional responsibilities due to drug or alcohol dependency or mental illness.
  (6) “Licensed Nurse” means an advanced practice registered nurse, a registered nurse, or a licensed practical nurse.
  (7) “Program” means the treatment and rehabilitation program for impaired nurses described in this chapter. Program shall also refer to the facility where program services shall be provided.
  (8) “Provider” means an experienced and licensed, registered, or certified individual approved by the Board.
  (9) “Treatment facility” means a facility for the treatment of impairments that meets the certification requirements of the District of Columbia’s Department of Health, the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or other accrediting body approved by the Board.
D.C. Code § 3-2118 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2118
§ 3-2118. Exemptions from application of chapter.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-3720 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 37 / § 3-3720
§ 3-3720. Statutory policy.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1328 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1328
§ 3-1328. Persons ineligible for suppliers’ license.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.28 .
D.C. Code § 3-2303.20 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2303.20
§ 3-2303.20. Construction.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1354 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13A / § 3-1354
§ 3-1354. Powers of Commission.
Status: in_force

The Commission may:
(1) Make grants and provide financial support to:
  (A) Law enforcement and correctional agencies, prosecutors, the judiciary, and community organizations for programs designed primarily to reduce motor vehicle theft and to improve the administration of motor vehicle theft laws; and
  (B) Law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to purchase new technology and provide training related primarily to motor vehicle theft;
(2) Conduct programs designed to inform owners of motor vehicles about the financial and social costs of motor vehicle theft and suggest to those owners methods for preventing motor vehicle theft;
(3) Conduct or commission studies to assess the scope of motor vehicle theft and to analyze criminal justice policies, programs, plans, and methods to combat motor vehicle theft;
(4) Develop and sponsor the implementation of plans and strategies to combat motor vehicle theft and to improve the administration of the motor vehicle theft laws, and provide an effective forum for identification of critical problems associated with motor vehicle theft;
(5) Coordinate the development, adoption, and implementation of plans and strategies relating to interagency or intergovernmental cooperation with respect to motor vehicle theft law enforcement in the District of Columbia;
(6) Promulgate bylaws to govern the operations of the Commission;
(7) Enter into contracts for goods and services;
(8) Hire employees, consultants, and contractors to administer the Commission and effectuate the purposes of the Commission;
(9) Establish priority for, allocate, disburse, contract for, and spend its authorized budget to effectuate the purposes of the Commission;.
(10) Apply for, solicit, or receive funds that are made available to the Commission from any source to effectuate the purposes of the Commission;
(11) Accept non-monetary contributions, including the services of individuals, mailings, printing, office equipment, facilities, and supplies that are necessary or useful to carry out the functions of the Commission; and
(12) Exercise such other power as is usually possessed by private business organizations organized under the laws of the District, to the extent that the exercise of such powers is to effectuate the purposes of the Commission and is not inconsistent with federal or District law.
D.C. Code § 3-1703 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 17 / § 3-1703
§ 3-1703. Board of Barber Examiners created; composition; qualifications; term of office; removal; vacancies; officers; records; rules and regulations; annual report.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1616 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / § 3-1616
§ 3-1616. Registration as architect limited to individuals; collective title permitted.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2704 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 27 / § 3-2704
§ 3-2704. License fee.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2901 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 29 / § 3-2901
§ 3-2901. Definitions.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1323 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / § 3-1323
§ 3-1323. Licenses to conduct bingo games, raffles, and Monte Carlo night parties.
Status: recodified

Recodified as § 36-601.23 .
D.C. Code § 3-1205.08 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.08
§ 3-1205.08. Issuance of license, registration, or certification.
Status: in_force

Each board shall issue a license, registration, or certification to an applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter and rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter to practice the health occupation regulated by the board.
D.C. Code § 3-3608 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 36 / § 3-3608
§ 3-3608. False or misleading filings.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-302 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / § 3-302
§ 3-302. Establishment; composition; term of office; alternates; compensation; election of Chairman.
Status: in_force

There is established an Armory Board, to be composed of the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard, and 2 other members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia by and with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia. The members appointed by the Mayor shall each serve for a term of 4 years beginning on the date such member qualifies. Each member of the Armory Board is authorized to appoint, and in his discretion to withdraw the appointment of, an alternate and to delegate to such alternate authority to act in his place and stead in respect of the powers granted by this subchapter. The members of said Board and the alternates shall serve without additional compensation. Said Armory Board shall elect a Chairman from among its members.
D.C. Code § 3-2932 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 29 / § 3-2932
§ 3-2932. License or registration refused for cause; procedure.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.64 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.64
§ 3-1206.64. Administration of medications.
Status: in_force

(a) The practice guidelines governing drugs and medications shall provide for legal authorization, storage, administration, and record keeping, including requiring that:
  (1) Medications be ordered by a certified-nurse midwife, CPM, certified midwife, physician, or other member of the staff who is licensed to write such orders;
  (2) Medication orders be recorded in the patient-client's chart and signed by the ordering person with his or her full signature; and
  (3) Medications be administered by a physician, nurse midwife, CPM, certified midwife, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse and in accordance with the approved practice guidelines by the Board of Medicine.
D.C. Code § 3-1205.13a — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1205.13a
§ 3-1205.13a. Physician and health care provider notice requirements, penalty for noncompliance; settlement agreement not a bar to filing a complaint or testifying.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.51 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.51
§ 3-1206.51. Scope of practice.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual shall be licensed by the Board of Medicine before practicing as a trauma technologist in the District of Columbia.
(b) An individual licensed to practice as a trauma technologist shall have the authority to:
  (1) Identify respiratory emergencies and perform critical interventions with oxygen therapy equipment, including bag valve masks;
  (2) Identify circulatory emergencies and perform critical interventions, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
  (3) Identify, assess, and treat, as required, various eye injuries, soft tissue injuries, ligament and tendon injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, and exposure and reactions to poisons;
  (4) Provide topical and infiltration application of a local anesthetic,
  (5) Apply tourniquets, casts, immobilizers, and surgical dressings;
  (6) Perform phlebotomy and insert intravenous catheters; and
  (7) Suture lacerations and provide wound care.
(c) A trauma technologist shall not:
  (1) Perform any surgical procedure independently;
  (2) Have prescriptive authority; or
  (3) Write any progress notes or orders on hospitalized patients.
(d) Telecommunication by a physician licensed to practice in the District of Columbia may suffice as a means for directing delegated acts for a trauma technologist who is under the indirect supervision of that physician.
D.C. Code § 3-1206.07 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1206.07
§ 3-1206.07. Nurse-practitioner practice.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2304.09 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2304.09
§ 3-2304.09. Regulations; fees.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-2122 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 21 / § 3-2122
§ 3-2122. Postgraduate classes without approval of Board prohibited.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-1209.07 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1209.07
§ 3-1209.07. Nursing assistive personnel; registration or certification required.
Status: in_force

(a) A registration or certification is required for a person seeking to practice as nursing assistive personnel in the District in accordance with the rules issued by the Mayor.
(b) The Mayor shall, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2 , issue rules setting forth the standards of education and experience required to qualify as nursing assistive personnel.
(c) The Mayor shall allow for a registration or certification of an applicant who is at least 16 years of age; provided, that the applicant shall have obtained or be enrolled and is actively pursuing a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma as that term is defined in § 4-205.61(6) .
(d) The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , issue rules setting forth the standards of education and experience required to qualify as a certified nurse aide, which shall include:
  (1) Combining the registration or certification process for nurse aides and home-health aides into one profession, which shall bear the title of certified nurse aide;
  (2) Establishing a transition process to ensure a person registered or certified in the District as a nurse aide or home-health aide before the effective date of this subsection shall be authorized to practice and represent themselves as a certified nurse aide; and
  (3) Creating a temporary license that would authorize a person licensed or certified and in good standing as a nurse aide or equivalent in Maryland or Virginia to practice as a certified nurse aide in the District; provided, that within 5 business days of the Board of Nursing receiving a complete application for a temporary license, the Department of Health shall notify the applicant of:
    (A) The temporary license being approved; or
    (B) The reasons why the application was denied and the necessary steps for approval.
D.C. Code § 3-2302.18 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 23 / § 3-2302.18
§ 3-2302.18. Appropriations.
Status: repealed

Repealed.
D.C. Code § 3-406 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / § 3-406
§ 3-406. Issuance and renewal of licenses.
Status: in_force

(a) A license to practice in the District as either a funeral director or apprentice funeral director, or to operate a funeral services establishment shall be issued to each applicant who meets all of the requirements for licensure.
(b) Every license in good standing issued in accordance with this chapter shall expire on a date set by the Mayor and shall be renewed as determined by the Mayor in rules and regulations to be issued pursuant to § 3-420 . On or before the 30th day preceding expiration, the Mayor shall mail an application for renewal to the last known address of each person holding a license in good standing. Failure to receive this application shall not be a proper defense of any person failing to renew any required license.
(c) Each person holding a license in good standing issued pursuant to this chapter, and who wishes to continue practice in the District, shall, on or before the last day of each term, file an application for renewal of the license accompanied by the proper fee.
(d) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, upon receipt of a renewal application and the proper fee, the Mayor shall issue a renewal for the new license year.
(e) Any person holding a license issued under the provisions of this chapter who fails to file an application for renewal and pay the required fee on or before the last day of any license term, and who, after the first day of the new term, performs in the District the duties of a licensee, shall be found in violation of this chapter. Any license that is not renewed within 30 days of the expiration of its term, shall be terminated.
(f) Any person whose license has expired and who subsequently files an application for renewal shall comply with any terms and conditions prescribed by the Mayor not inconsistent with this chapter. The terms and conditions for restoration of a lapsed license may, in the discretion of the Mayor, include the passing of an examination or payment of a penalty fee, or both.
D.C. Code § 3-1281.09 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12C / § 3-1281.09
§ 3-1281.09. Establishment of Counseling Compact Commission.
Status: in_force

(a) The Compact member states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Counseling Compact Commission:
  (1) The Commission is an instrumentality of the compact states.
  (2) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
  (3) Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity.
(b) (1) Each member state shall have and be limited to one delegate selected by that member state's licensing board.
  (2) The delegate shall be either:
    (A) A current member of the licensing board at the time of appointment, who is a licensed professional counselor or public member; or
    (B) An administrator of the licensing board.
  (3) Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the delegate is appointed.
  (4) The member state licensing board shall fill any vacancy occurring on the Commission within 60 days.
  (5) Each delegate shall be entitled to one vote with regard to the promulgation of rules and creation of bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the Commission.
  (6) A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication.
  (7) The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws.
  (8) The Commission shall by rule establish a term of office for delegates and may by rule establish term limits.
(c) The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
  (1) Establish the fiscal year of the Commission;
  (2) Establish bylaws;
  (3) Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws;
  (4) Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact and the bylaws;
  (5) Promulgate rules which shall be binding to the extent and in the manner provided for in the Compact;
  (6) Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission; provided, that the standing of any state licensing board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected;
  (7) Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds;
  (8) Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including employees of a member state;
  (9) Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the Compact, and establish the Commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters;
  (10) Accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of the same; provided, that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflicts of interest;
  (11) Lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise own, hold, improve, or use, any property, real, personal or mixed; provided, that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety;
  (12) Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed;
  (13) Establish a budget and make expenditures;
  (14) Borrow money;
  (15) Appoint committees, including standing committees composed of members, state regulators, state legislators, or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this Compact and the bylaws;
  (16) Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies;
  (17) Establish and elect an Executive Committee; and
  (18) Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact consistent with the state regulation of professional counseling licensure and practice.
(d) (1) The Executive Committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact.
  (2) The Executive Committee shall be composed of up to 11 members to be comprised as follows:
    (A) 7 voting members who are elected by the Commission from the current membership of the Commission; and
    (B) Up to 4 ex-officio, nonvoting members from 4 recognized national professional counselor organizations, who shall be selected by their respective organizations.
  (3) The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Committee as provided in the bylaws.
  (4) The Executive Committee shall meet at least annually.
  (5) The Executive Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
    (A) Recommend to the entire Commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees paid by Compact member states, such as annual dues, and any Commission Compact fee charged to licensees for the privilege to practice;
    (B) Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise;
    (C) Prepare and recommend the budget;
    (D) Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission;
    (E) Monitor Compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the Commission;
    (F) Establish additional committees as necessary; and
    (G) Other duties as provided in rules or bylaws.
(e) (1) All meetings shall be open to the public and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the rulemaking provisions in § 3-1281.11 .
  (2) The Commission or the Executive Committee or other committees of the Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting if the Commission or Executive Committee or other committees of the Commission must discuss the following:
    (A) Non-compliance of a member state with its obligations under the Compact;
    (B) The employment, compensation, discipline, or other matters, practices, or procedures related to specific employees, or other matters related to the Commission's internal personnel practices and procedures;
    (C) Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation;
    (D) Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate;
    (E) Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person;
    (F) Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential;
    (G) Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;
    (H) Disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes;
    (I) Disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for use of, the Commission or other committee charged with the responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; or
    (J) Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state statute.
  (3) If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this subsection, the Commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision.
  (4) The Commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(f) (1) The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.
  (2) The Commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services.
  (3) The Commission may levy and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff, which shall be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states.
  (4) The Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state.
  (5) The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws; provided, that all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission.
(g) (1) The members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided, that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.
  (2) The Commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee or representative of the Commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining his or her own counsel; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct.
  (3) The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the Commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.
D.C. Code § 3-1202.04 — DC Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / § 3-1202.04
§ 3-1202.04. Board of Nursing.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Board of Nursing to consist of 11 members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council; except that, from July 19, 2024, the Board shall consist of 13 members.
(b) (1) The Board shall regulate the practice of advanced practice registered nursing, practice of registered nursing, practice of practical nursing, practice by nursing assistive personnel, practice of nursing home administration, practice of assisted living administration, and practice of home health care administration.
  (2) The Board shall recommend for promulgation by the Mayor curricula and standards required for the approval of nursing education programs in the District of Columbia. At a minimum, the Board shall require that nursing schools and nursing programs be accredited by a Board-recognized national nursing accrediting agency. The Board shall also recommend to the Mayor rules governing the procedures for withdrawing approval of nursing education programs and training programs for nursing assistive personnel.
(c) Of the members of the Board, 7 shall be registered nurses licensed and practicing in the District; 2 shall be practical nurses licensed in the District; and 2 shall be consumer members; except, that from July 19, 2024, of the members of the Board, 4 shall be registered nurses licensed in the District, 2 shall be practical nurses licensed in the District, one shall be a nursing home administrator, assisted living administrator, or home health care administrator licensed in the District, one shall be a nursing assistive personnel registered or certified in the District, 3 shall be registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, practical nurses, or nursing assistive personnel licensed, registered, or certified in the District, and 2 shall be consumer members.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of 3 years.
(e) Of the members initially appointed under this section, 3 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 4 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 4 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. The terms of the members first appointed shall begin on the date that a majority of the first members are sworn in, which shall become the anniversary date for all subsequent appointments.
(f) The Mayor shall appoint an executive director, who shall be a full-time employee of the District, to administer and implement the orders of the Board in accordance with this subchapter and rules and regulations issued pursuant to this subchapter.
(g) Pursuant to § 7-1671.07 , the Board shall review and audit written recommendations for the use of medical marijuana issued by advanced practice registered nurses pursuant to § 7-1671.04 and shall have the authority to discipline any advanced practice registered nurse who has acted outside the scope of the advanced practice registered nurse's authority under Chapter 16B of Title 7 .
(h) Within 6 months of the effective date of this subsection, the Board shall provide recommendations to the Mayor for their consideration in developing and issuing rules governing nursing assistive personnel with the title of certified nurse aide, as described under § 3-1209.07(d) , in accordance with guidelines approved by the Advisory Committee on Certified Nurse Aides and Nursing Assistive Personnel.