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DC Code § 1-301.158 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part I - Chief Financial Officer Additional Duties|§ 1-301.158. Chief Financial Officer collection of fees and processing costs

(a) For any payment made by credit card or other electronic payment method, the Chief Financial Officer may impose any fee or processing cost related to the transfer or payment method. (b) The Office of the Chief Financial Officer may promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this section.  (Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-280, § 10, 68 DCR 001156.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 8 of Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Support Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-554, Dec. 22, 2020, 68 DCR 00130).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7 of Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Support Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-416, Oct. 1, 2020, 67 DCR 12245).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 7 of Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Support Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-176, Dec. 23, 2020, 67 DCR 13036).
DC Code § 1-301.159 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part I - Chief Financial Officer Additional Duties|§ 1-301.159. The Chief Financial Officer may, for the purpose of establishing a budget structure for new agencies within the financial system for Fiscal Year 2022:

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation that will expire on November 21, 2021.*  (1) Create new agencies in the financial system, as necessary, and reallocate funds in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer for the purpose of implementing the Child Wealth Building Act of 2021, as approved by the Committee on Business and Economic Development on July 12, 2021 (Committee print of Bill 24-236); and (2)(A) Create the Department of Buildings and redesignate the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs ("DCRA") as the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection in the financial system; and (B) Reallocate funds budgeted in DCRA and in the Non-Departmental Account as necessary to implement the Department of Buildings Establishment Act of 2020, effective April 5, 2021 (D.C. Law 23-269; 68 DCR 1490).  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 1122, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1122 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 1-301.160 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part I - Chief Financial Officer Additional Duties|§ 1-301.160. Section 108 debt reserve account

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) The Chief Financial Officer shall establish as a special fund under § 1-204.50, or as an account at a financial institution outside the District government, the Section 108 Debt Reserve Account ("Account"). (b) The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit into the Account an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest due during the remainder of that fiscal year to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the event of a default on a loan of amounts borrowed by the District under the federal loan guarantee program authorized by section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, approved August 22, 1974 (88 Stat. 647; 42 U.S.C. 5308).  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 2072, 68 DCR 008602.)
DC Code § 1-301.171 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part J - District of Columbia Auditor Subpoena and Oath Authority|§ 1-301.171. Subpoena power

The District of Columbia Auditor may subpoena witnesses, compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and require the production of any records, including books, papers, documents, and any other evidence relating to any matter under investigation by the District of Columbia Auditor.  (Apr. 22, 2004, D.C. Law 15-146, § 2, 51 DCR 2597.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-301.172.
DC Code § 1-301.172 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part J - District of Columbia Auditor Subpoena and Oath Authority|§ 1-301.172. Refusal to obey subpoena

(a) In a case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to a person under § 1-301.171, the Auditor may apply to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an order requiring the contumacious person to appear relating to the matter under investigation. Failure to obey the Court’s order shall be punishable as contempt of court. (b) If the District of Columbia Auditor prevails, in whole or in part, in an application to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in a suit to enforce a subpoena issued pursuant to § 1-301.171, the District of Columbia Auditor may be awarded reasonable attorney fees and other costs of litigation. (c) If the District of Columbia Auditor prevails, in whole or in part, in an application to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in a suit to enforce a subpoena issued pursuant to § 1-301.171 and is not awarded reasonable attorney’s fees, the District government agency or instrumentality challenging the enforcement order shall reimburse the District of Columbia Auditor for any litigation-related expenses or costs incurred.  (Apr. 22, 2004, D.C. Law 15-146, § 3, 51 DCR 2597; Mar. 11, 2010, D.C. Law 18-119, § 4(a), 57 DCR 906.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-301.174. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-119 designated the existing text as subsec. (a); and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
DC Code § 1-301.173 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part J - District of Columbia Auditor Subpoena and Oath Authority|§ 1-301.173. Administration of oaths

The District of Columbia Auditor, or a delegate authorized by the Auditor, may administer oaths, affirmations, or take affidavits, whenever necessary to perform the duties of the Auditor.  (Apr. 22, 2004, D.C. Law 15-146, § 4, 51 DCR 2597.)
DC Code § 1-301.174 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part J - District of Columbia Auditor Subpoena and Oath Authority|§ 1-301.174. District of Columbia Auditor Legal Fund. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 25, 1977, D.C. Law 1-96, § 4a; as added Mar. 11, 2010, D.C. Law 18-119, § 4(b), 57 DCR 906; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1092, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1092 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1092 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 1-301.181 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part K - District of Columbia Auditor Compliance Unit. [Repealed]|§ 1-301.181. Establishment of a compliance unit. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-176, § 2, 55 DCR 5390; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2221(a), 57 DCR 181; Aug. 17, 2016, D.C. Law 21-143, § 2(a), 63 DCR 7589; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1102, 64 DCR 7652.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-301.183 and § 2-218.54. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-111 rewrote subsec. (b), which had read as follows: “(b) The Unit shall conduct an audit and report on compliance related to real estate development transactions, agreements, or parcels (‘projects’) receiving government assistance, which were previously managed by the dissolved National Capital Revitalization Corporation and Anacostia Waterfront Corporation and placed under the management of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, pursuant to the National Capital Revitalization Corporation and Anacostia Waterfront Corporation Reorganization Act of 2008, effective March 26, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-138; 55 DCR 1689).” Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of Repeal of Outdated and Unnecessary Audit Mandates Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-403, May 21, 2016, 63 DCR 7925).  For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2221(a) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2221(a) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345). Short Title Short title: Section 2220 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle W of title II of the act may be cited as the “Department of Small and Local Business Development Amendment Act of 2009”. Editor's Notes Section 7100 of D.C. Law 17-219 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 17-176.
DC Code § 1-301.182 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part K - District of Columbia Auditor Compliance Unit. [Repealed]|§ 1-301.182. Powers of the Unit. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-176, § 3, 55 DCR 5390; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2221(b), 57 DCR 181; Aug. 17, 2016, D.C. Law 21-143, § 2(b), 63 DCR 7589; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1102, 64 DCR 7652.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-111 added subsec. (c). Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Repeal of Outdated and Unnecessary Audit Mandates Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-403, May 21, 2016, 63 DCR 7925).  For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2221(b) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2221(b) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
DC Code § 1-301.183 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part K - District of Columbia Auditor Compliance Unit. [Repealed]|§ 1-301.183. Reporting requirements. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-176, § 4, 55 DCR 5390; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 5, 59 DCR 6190; Aug. 17, 2016, D.C. Law 21-143, § 2(c), 63 DCR 7589.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 added “of this section” following “subsection (b)” in (c). Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 2(c) of Repeal of Outdated and Unnecessary Audit Mandates Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-403, May 21, 2016, 63 DCR 7925).  Editor's Notes Section 6 of Law 17-176 provided: “This act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.”
DC Code § 1-301.184 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part K - District of Columbia Auditor Compliance Unit. [Repealed]|§ 1-301.184. Compliance review reporting requirements. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-176, § 4a; as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2221(c), 57 DCR 181; Aug. 17, 2016, D.C. Law 21-143, § 2(d), 63 DCR 7589; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1102, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of Repeal of Outdated and Unnecessary Audit Mandates Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-403, May 21, 2016, 63 DCR 7925).  For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2221(c) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2221(c) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
DC Code § 1-301.201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part M - Office of Resilience and Recovery|§ 1-301.201. Establishment of the Office of Resilience and Recovery

 *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) There is established an Office of Resilience and Recovery ("ORR") within the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. ORR shall develop short- and long-term action plans and strategies to promote the adaptation and resilience of the District's economy, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources in response to shocks and chronic stresses, including natural or human-made challenges that threaten the District, monitor the District's resilience readiness, and provide guidance and assistance to District agencies and community organizations to develop and implement resilience measures. (b) ORR shall be headed by a Chief Resilience Officer ("CRO"), appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant § 1-523.01(a). The CRO shall be a full-time position, for which annual compensation shall be fixed in accordance with subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of this title. The CRO shall have such staff as is appropriated in an approved budget and financial plan or provided through federal or private grants. (c) The CRO shall: (1) Lead the District's efforts to build and implement the District's resilience action plans and strategies; (2) Review and update the District's resilience action plans and strategies, including the Resilient DC initiative, annually; (3) Provide guidance and assistance to District agencies and community organizations to develop and implement resilience measures; (4) Publish an annual progress report by October 1 to be submitted to the Mayor and Council that provides an update on the District's progress in the areas of sustainability and resiliency; (5) Develop and track metrics to measure the District's resilience readiness; (6) Develop strategies to build partnerships between the District and the private sector that promote and further the District's resilience readiness, including climate adaption to prevent and recover from natural disasters; (7) Respond to recommendations and policy statements from the Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency, established by § 8-181.02; (8) Collaborate with other Chief Resilience Officers to achieve common goals, leverage experiences, and share strategies; (9) Develop a communications strategy for the District's resilience efforts, including creating an online campaign to build public awareness of climate adaption and resilience planning; and (10) Perform other relevant duties as the Mayor may assign.  (May 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-84, § 2, 67 DCR 3531; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 3012, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3012 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 1-301.202 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part M - Office of Resilience and Recovery|§ 1-301.202. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this part.  (May 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-84, § 3, 67 DCR 3531.)
DC Code § 1-303.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter II - Regulatory Authority|Part A - Police Regulations|§ 1-303.02. Publication of regulations; effective date

The regulations provided for in § 1-303.01 and adopted prior to October 21, 1968, shall be printed in 1 or more of the daily newspapers published in the District of Columbia; and no penalty prescribed for the violation of said regulations shall be enforced until 30 days after such publication.  (Jan. 26, 1887, 24 Stat. 369, ch. 49, § 2; Aug. 2, 1983, D.C. Law 5-24, § 19, 30 DCR 3341; Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-159, § 26, 32 DCR 30.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-318. 1973 Ed., § 1-225. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-303.01 and § 1-303.03. Cross References Publication of laws and ordinances, see § 5-103.01.
DC Code § 1-303.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter II - Regulatory Authority|Part A - Police Regulations|§ 1-303.04. Building regulations

(a) The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed to make and the Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed to enforce such building regulations for the said District as the Council may deem advisable. (b) Such rules and regulations made as above provided shall have the same force and effect within the District of Columbia as if enacted by Congress.  (June 14, 1878, 20 Stat. 131, ch. 194, §§ 1, 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-322. 1973 Ed., § 1-228. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-303.05. Cross References Electricity, authority of Council to make rules respecting production, use, and control, see § 2-131. Plumbing and drainage, maintenance of house and public sewers, regulations governing, see §§ 2-135 and 2-135. New Implementing Regulations New implementing regulations: Pursuant to this section, the following new regulations were adopted in 1982: The “Enclosed Sidewalk Cafe Act of 1982” (D.C. Law 4-148, Sept. 17, 1982, 29 DCR 3361). Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(5) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-303.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter II - Regulatory Authority|Part A - Police Regulations|§ 1-303.05. Additional penalties for violation of regulations

The Council of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to prescribe reasonable penalties of a fine not to exceed $300 or imprisonment not to exceed 10 days, in lieu of or in addition to any fine, or to prescribe civil fines or other civil sanctions for the violation of any building regulation promulgated under authority of § 1-303.04, and any regulation promulgated under authority of § 1-303.01, and any regulation promulgated under authority of § 1-303.03.  (Dec. 17, 1942, 56 Stat. 1056, ch. 762, § 7; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 446, 32 DCR 4450; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 5, 40 DCR 6311.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-316. 1973 Ed., § 1-224a. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-303.41. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(2) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.