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DC Code § 48-905.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter V - Enforcement and Administrative Provisions|§ 48-905.03. Burden of proof

(a) It is not necessary for the prosecution to negate any exemption or exception in this chapter in any complaint, information, indictment, or other pleading or in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this chapter. The burden of proof of any exemption or exception is upon the person claiming it. (b) In the absence of proof that a person is the duly authorized holder of an appropriate registration or order form issued under this chapter, he or she is presumed not to be the holder of the registration or form. The burden of proof is upon him or her to rebut the presumption. (c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply to D.C. Law 20-278.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 503, 28 DCR 3081; June 16, 2015, D.C. Law 20-278, § 301, 62 DCR 1920.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-553. Section References This section is referenced in § 48-903.04. Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-278 added (c). Editor's Notes D.C. Law 20-278, referred to in (c), enacted Chapter 3 of Title 41 (§ 41-301 et seq.), made amendments to the criminal offenses in §§ 48-901.02 and 48-905.02, and made conforming amendments to §§ 7-2507.06a, 8-905, 22-902, 22-1705, 22-2723, 32-1343, 48-905.03, and 50-1501.04.
DC Code § 48-905.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter V - Enforcement and Administrative Provisions|§ 48-905.04. Educational programs; research purposes

(a) The Mayor shall establish and operate an educational program consisting of films, lectures, panel discussions, or whatever other educational device the Mayor deems necessary and appropriate to enlighten persons on the habitual use of controlled substances in general and to instill in persons participating in such a program a respect for the law and legal institutions. (b) The Mayor shall cooperate with the Board of Education in preparing similar programs for school children with the purpose of preventing their abuse of controlled substances. (c) The Mayor shall prepare and operate similar and appropriate programs for children found to be delinquent for violation of the provisions of this chapter. (d) The Mayor may authorize the possession and distribution of controlled substances by persons engaged in research. Possession and distribution of controlled substances by such persons, in the course of their research and to the extent of the authorization, does not violate the provisions of this chapter.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 504, 28 DCR 3081.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-554. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-2320.
DC Code § 48-905.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter V - Enforcement and Administrative Provisions|§ 48-905.06. Chemist reports

In a proceeding for a violation of this chapter, the official report of chain of custody and of analysis of a controlled substance performed by a chemist charged with an official duty to perform such analysis, when attested to by that chemist and by the officer having legal custody of the report and accompanied by a certificate under seal that the officer has legal custody, shall be admissible in evidence as evidence of the facts stated therein and the results of that analysis. A copy of the certificate must be furnished upon demand by the defendant or his or her attorney in accordance with the rules of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or, if no demand is made, no later than 5 days prior to trial. In the event that the defendant or his or her attorney subpoenas the chemist for examination, the subpoena shall be without fee or cost and the examination shall be as on cross-examination.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 506, 28 DCR 3081.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-556.
DC Code § 48-905.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter V - Enforcement and Administrative Provisions|§ 48-905.07. Mayoral subpoenas

(a) In any investigation relating to the Mayor’s functions under this subchapter with respect to controlled substances, the Mayor may subpoena witnesses, compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and require the production of any records (including books, papers, documents, and other tangible things which constitute or contain evidence) which the Mayor finds relevant or material to the investigation. The attendance of witnesses and the production of records may be required from any place in the District of Columbia. Witnesses summoned under this section shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (b) A subpoena issued under this section may be served by any person designated in the subpoena to serve it. Service upon a natural person may be made by personal delivery of the subpoena to that person. Service may be made upon a domestic or foreign corporation or upon a partnership or other unincorporated association which is subject to suit under a common name, by delivering the subpoena to an officer, to a managing or general agent, or to any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. The affidavit of the person serving the subpoena entered on a true copy thereof by the person serving it shall be proof of service. (c) In the case of contumacy by or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, the Mayor may invoke the aid of any District of Columbia court within the jurisdiction of which the investigation is carried on or of which the subpoenaed person is an inhabitant, or in which the subpoenaed person carries on business or may be found, to compel compliance with the subpoena. The court may issue an order requiring the subpoenaed person to appear before the Mayor to produce records, if so ordered, or to give testimony touching the matter under investigation. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 507, 28 DCR 3081; May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231, § 41, 36 DCR 492.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-557. Section References This section is referenced in § 48-905.05.
DC Code § 48-906.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous|§ 48-906.01. Pending proceedings

(a) Prosecution for any violation of the laws repealed by D.C. Law 4-29, pursuant to § 604, which were initiated prior to August 5, 1981, is not affected or abated by this chapter. If the offense being prosecuted is similar to an offense set out in subchapter IV of this chapter, then the penalties under subchapter IV of this chapter apply if they are less than those under prior law. (b) Civil seizures or forfeitures commenced prior to August 5, 1981, are not affected by this chapter. (c) All administrative proceedings pending under prior laws which are superseded by this chapter shall be continued and brought to a final determination in accord with the laws and rules in effect prior to August 5, 1981. (d) The Mayor shall initially permit persons to register who own or operate any establishment engaged in the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of any controlled substance prior to August 5, 1981, and who are registered or licensed by the District of Columbia on August 5, 1981, pursuant to laws and rules in effect immediately prior thereto. (e) This chapter applies to violations of law, seizures and forfeiture, administrative proceedings, and investigations which occur following its effective date.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 601, 28 DCR 3081.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-561.
DC Code § 48-906.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous|§ 48-906.02. Continuation of orders and rules

Any orders and rules issued under any law affected by this chapter and in effect on August 5, 1981, and not in conflict with it, continue in effect until modified, superseded, or repealed.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 602, 28 DCR 3081.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-562.
DC Code § 48-906.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous|§ 48-906.03. Severability

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 603, 28 DCR 3081.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-563. Cross References Controlled substances, forfeitures, proceeds transferred to Fund, see § 48-905.02.
DC Code § 48-907.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter VII - Drug Interdiction and Demand Reduction Fund|§ 48-907.01. Establishment of Fund. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 701; as added June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-138, § 2(f), 37 DCR 2638; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9067(b), 58 DCR 6226.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-571. Editor's Notes Mayor to implement public information program: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 48-901.02.
DC Code § 48-907.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter VII - Drug Interdiction and Demand Reduction Fund|§ 48-907.02. Funding and disbursements. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 702; as added June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-138, § 2(f), 37 DCR 2638; Sept. 26, 1992, D.C. Law 9-155, § 2(b), 39 DCR 5679; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 809(a), 42 DCR 3684; Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 8004, 59 DCR 8025.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-572. Section References This section is referenced in § 23-532. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8004 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8004 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 804(a) of Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Temporary Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 10-253, March 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1652). Editor's Notes Section 8010 of D.C. Law 19-168 provided that §§ 8002, 8003, 8004, 8005, 8006, and 8007 of the act shall apply as of September 14, 2011.
DC Code § 48-907.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9 - Controlled Substances Act|Subchapter VII - Drug Interdiction and Demand Reduction Fund|§ 48-907.03. Grant Award Committee. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 703; as added June 11, 1992, D.C. Law 9-123, § 2(c), 39 DCR 3202; Sept. 26, 1992, D.C. Law 9-155, § 2(c), 39 DCR 5679; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 809(b), 42 DCR 3684.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-573. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 804(b) of Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Temporary Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 10-253, March 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1652). Editor's Notes D.C. Law 10-253, title VIII, § 804(b) ( 42 DCR 721), eff. March 23, 1995, provided for the temporary repeal of this section. Title XIII, § 1301(b) of D.C. Law 10-253 provided for expiration “on the 225th day of its having taken effect or upon the effective date of the Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Act of 1995, whichever occurs first.”
DC Code § 48-921.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9B - Controlled Substances Generally|Subchapter I - Searches Involving Controlled Substances|§ 48-921.01. Arrests, searches and seizures without warrant

(a) Repealed. (b) Arrests without a warrant, and searches of the person and seizures pursuant thereto, may be made for a violation of subsection (a) of this section hereof by police officers, as in the case of a felony, upon probable cause that the person arrested is violating such subsection at the time of his arrest. (c) No evidence discovered in the course of any such arrest, search, or seizure authorized by subsection (b) of this section hereof shall be admissible in any criminal proceeding against the person arrested unless at the time of such arrest he was violating the provisions of this section.  (June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 787, ch. 532, § 2; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 618, ch. 676, title III, § 301(b); Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 604(a)(3); Mar. 16, 1982, D.C. Law 4-77, § 3, 29 DCR 46.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-564. 1973 Ed., § 33-402. Editor's Notes Former § 33-502 was redesignated to be § 33-564 1981 Ed. upon enactment of D.C. Law 4-29.
DC Code § 48-921.02a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9B - Controlled Substances Generally|Subchapter I - Searches Involving Controlled Substances|§ 48-921.02a. Articulable suspicion

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, none of the following shall, individually or in combination with each other, constitute reasonable articulable suspicion of a crime: (1) The odor of marijuana or of burnt marijuana; (2) The possession of or the suspicion of possession of marijuana without evidence of quantity in excess of 1 ounce; (3) The possession of multiple containers of marijuana without evidence of quantity in excess of 1 ounce; or (4) The possession of marijuana in proximity to any amount of cash or currency without evidence of marijuana quantity in excess of one ounce (b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply when a law enforcement officer is investigating whether a person is operating or in physical control of a vehicle or watercraft while intoxicated, under the influence of, or impaired by alcohol or a drug or any combination thereof in violation of subchapter III-A of Chapter 22 of Title 50 [§ 50-2206.01 et seq.].  (June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 792, ch. 532, § 14a; as added July 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-126, § 407(b), 61 DCR 3482.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-126 added this section. Editor's Notes Section 501 of D.C. Law 20-126 provided that the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
DC Code § 48-931.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9B - Controlled Substances Generally|Subchapter II - Physicians and Controlled Substances|§ 48-931.01. Physician privilege

Information communicated to a physician in an effort unlawfully to procure controlled substances, or unlawfully to procure the administration of any such controlled substances, shall not be deemed a privileged communication.  (June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 795, ch. 532, § 20; Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 604(b)(4), 28 DCR 3081.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-566. 1973 Ed., § 33-420. Editor's Notes Subsection (b) of former § 33-521 was redesignated to be § 33-566 1981 Ed. upon the enactment of D.C. Law 4-29.
DC Code § 48-931.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 9B - Controlled Substances Generally|Subchapter II - Physicians and Controlled Substances|§ 48-931.02. Supervision by licensed practitioner

A licensed practitioner, in good faith and in the course of professional practice only, may cause controlled substances to be administered by a nurse, certified emergency medical technician/paramedic, certified emergency medical technician/intermediate paramedic, or intern under the licensed practitioner’s direction and supervision.  (Nov. 17, 1981, D.C. Law 4-52, § 3(c)(2), 28 DCR 4348; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 502, 49 DCR 5306.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-567. Effect of Amendments Effective October 17, 2003, D.C. Law 14-194 substituted “nurse, certified emergency medical technician/paramedic, certified emergency medical technician/intermediate paramedic, or intern” for “nurse or intern”. Temporary Repeal of Section For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 2 of (D.C. Law 14-259, March 27, 2003, law notification 52 DCR 4125). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Uniform Controlled Substances Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-527, November 26, 2002, 49 DCR 11180). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Uniform Controlled Substances Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-15, February 24, 2003, 50 DCR 1942). Editor's Notes Sections 502 and 503 of D.C. Law 14-194 amended this section applicable to Oct. 17, 2003.
DC Code § 48-1104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 11 - Drug Paraphernalia|Subchapter I - General|§ 48-1104. Property subject to forfeiture

(a) The following shall be subject to forfeiture immediately, and no property right shall exist in them after a final conviction by a court: (1) All books, records, and research, including formulas, microfilm, tapes, and data which are used, or intended for use, in violation of this subchapter; (2) All money or currency which shall be found in close proximity to drug paraphernalia or which otherwise has been used or intended for use in connection with the manufacture, distribution, delivery, sale, use (other than for personal use), dispensing, or possession (other than for personal use) of drug paraphernalia in violation of § 48-1103; and (3) All drug paraphernalia as defined in §§ 48-1101 and 48-1102 and prohibited in § 48-1103. (b) Repealed.  (Sept. 17, 1982, D.C. Law 4-149, § 5, 29 DCR 3369; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-288, § 203(b), 66 DCR 1656; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-182, § 5(d), 68 DCR 00008.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-604. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-288, see § 7168 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-288, see § 7168 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 48-1121 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 11 - Drug Paraphernalia|Subchapter II - Prohibition on Distribution of Needles and Syringes Near Schools|§ 48-1121. Distribution of needle or syringe near schools prohibited

(a) Repealed. (b) The Public Housing Police of the District of Columbia Housing Authority shall prepare a monthly report on activity involving illegal drugs at or near any public housing site where a needle exchange program is conducted, and shall submit such reports to the Executive Director of the District of Columbia Housing Authority, who shall submit them to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate. The Executive Director shall ascertain any concerns of the residents of any public housing site about any needle exchange program conducted on or near the site, and this information shall be included in these reports. The District of Columbia Government shall take appropriate action to require relocation of any such program if so recommended by the police or by a significant number of residents of such site.  (Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 150; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-288, § 204, 66 DCR 1656.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 33-550.1. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-288, see § 7168 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-288, see § 7168 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 48-1201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 12 - Marijuana Possession Decriminalization|Subchapter I - One Ounce or Less of Marijuana|§ 48-1201. Possession or transfer of one ounce or less of marijuana

(a) Notwithstanding any other District law, the possession or transfer without remuneration of marijuana weighing one ounce or less shall constitute a civil violation. (b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall not constitute a criminal offense or a delinquent act as defined in § 16-2301(7). (c) The possession of paraphernalia associated with a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall not constitute a violation of § 48-1103.  (July 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-126, § 101, 61 DCR 3482.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1515.05, § 2-1831.03, § 4-205.01, § 16-2327, § 23-1321, § 24-304, § 24-903, § 48-904.01, § 48-1103, § 48-1213, and § 50-1403.02. Editor's Notes Section 501 of D.C. Law 20-126 provided that the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
DC Code § 48-1202 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 12 - Marijuana Possession Decriminalization|Subchapter I - One Ounce or Less of Marijuana|§ 48-1202. Identification of offenders

(a) A person who is stopped by a police officer for violating § 48-1201 shall, upon request, inform the officer of his or her name and address for the purpose of including that information on a notice of violation; provided, that no person shall be required to possess or display any documentary proof of his or her name or address in order to comply with the requirements of this section. (b) A person who refuses to provide his or her name and address, or who knowingly provides an incorrect name or address, to a police officer in violation of subsection (a) of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined $100.  (July 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-126, § 102, 61 DCR 3482.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 48-1203.
DC Code § 48-1203 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 48 - Foods and Drugs|Chapter 12 - Marijuana Possession Decriminalization|Subchapter I - One Ounce or Less of Marijuana|§ 48-1203. Penalties

(a) A person 18 years of age or older who commits a civil violation of § 48-1201 shall be subject to a civil fine of $25 and seizure of any marijuana and paraphernalia visible to the police officer at the time of the civil violation. (b)(1) A person under the age of 18 years who commits a civil violation of § 48-1201 shall be subject to a civil fine of $25 and seizure of any marijuana and paraphernalia visible to the police officer at the time of the civil violation. (2) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall mail a copy of the notice of violation to the parent or guardian of the person to whom the notice of violation is issued at the address provided by the person at the time the citation is issued pursuant to § 48-1202. (3) For the purposes of this subsection, the term “civil violation” shall have the same meaning as a civil Notice of Violation for the purposes of § 16-2333(a)(1A). (c) Except as provided in this section, the District shall not request or impose any other form of penalty, sanction, forfeiture, or disqualification for violations of § 48-1201; provided, that this subsection does not apply to District government employers if drug use is specifically prohibited as a condition of employment, nor shall this subsection apply to Unit A of Chapter 25 of Title 7 [§ 7-2501.01 et seq.] and Chapter 45 of Title 22 [§ 22-4501 et seq.].  (July 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-126, § 103, 61 DCR 3482.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 48-1204 and § 48-1213.