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DC Code § 8-231.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.12. Accreditation of training providers

(a) An individual or business entity may not provide training on performing lead-based paint activities under this subchapter unless accredited by the Mayor in accordance with this section. (b)(1) To receive accreditation, a training provider shall: (A) Submit an application to the Mayor that shall include the following information: (i) Qualifications of all training managers and instructors; (ii) Copies of all instructor and student course materials for each course offered, including materials covering requirements specific to District of Columbia statutes or regulations; (iii) A description of the facilities and equipment available for lecture and hands-on training; and (iv) Any other information determined by the Mayor to be necessary for approval of an application for accreditation; and (B) Pay a reasonable application fee. (2) The Mayor may exempt any District government agency or nonprofit organization for payment of the application fee and may revise the application fee as necessary to cover the administrative costs through rulemaking. (c) Where appropriate, the Mayor shall accredit an educational services provider that already has been accredited by another state, EPA, or HUD, on a reciprocity basis, without a complete application; provided, that the educational services provider: (1) Submits a copy of those portion of its course materials covering requirements specific to District statutes or regulations; and (2) Pays the fee provided for in subsection (b)(1)(B) of this section. (d) Accreditation by the Mayor shall expire 3 years from the date of issuance.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 13, 56 DCR 1596.)
DC Code § 8-231.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.13. Record keeping and disclosure requirements

(a) Owners, business entities, and individuals subject to this subchapter shall maintain copies of any records or reports required by this subchapter, for 6 years, or as the Mayor may otherwise establish by rule, and shall make those documents available for inspection by the Mayor upon request. (b) If the Mayor is denied access to any records, reports, documents, or other data requested in connection with ensuring compliance with this subchapter, the Mayor may issue a subpoena to obtain all necessary documents. (c) An owner shall maintain copies of all lead-related reports related to the building or any part thereof and make the reports available to tenants, tenants’ agents, and government officials for review and photocopying at reasonable hours and at a location reasonably close to the property.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 14, 56 DCR 1596; Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-348, § 2(j), 58 DCR 717.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-348 added subsec. (c).
DC Code § 8-231.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.14. Denial, suspension, or revocation

The Mayor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may suspend, revoke, modify, or refuse to issue, renew, or restore a certificate or accreditation issued under this subchapter if the Mayor finds that the applicant or holder: (1) Has failed to comply with any provision of this subchapter or rule issued pursuant to this subchapter; (2) Has misrepresented facts relating to a lead-based paint activity to a client or customer; (3) Has made a false statement or misrepresentation material to the issuance, modification, or renewal of a certificate, permit, or accreditation; (4) Has submitted a false or fraudulent record, invoice, or report; (5) As a training provider, or as an instructor, has provided inaccurate information or inadequate training; (6) Fails to meet any qualifications required by this subchapter; (7) Does not possess proof of required accreditation, as prescribed by the Mayor; (8) Has had a history of repeated violations; or (9) Has had a certificate, permit, or accreditation denied, revoked, or suspended in another state or jurisdiction.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 15, 56 DCR 1596.)
DC Code § 8-231.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.15. Serving of notice; civil penalties

(a) Any notice or order served upon a respondent or other person pursuant to this subchapter may be personally served, delivered to the respondent’s or other person’s last known home or business address and left with a person of suitable age and discretion residing or employed therein, or mailed to the respondent or other person by first-class mail to the respondent or other person’s last known home or business address. When service is by mail, 5 additional days shall be added to the time period in the notice or order within which the respondent or other person may, or is required to, take any action specified in the notice order. (b) Any violation of this subchapter or implementing rule is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 for each day of each offense. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (c) Civil infraction fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter or the rules issued under this subchapter pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801 et seq.]. Adjudication of any infractions shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801 et seq.]. (d) In determining the severity of a civil penalty under subsection (a) of this section, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, gravity, actual or potential harm to the environment, and actual or potential harm to human health, of the violation or violations and, with respect to the violator, ability to pay, any history of prior such violations, the degree of culpability, and such other matters as justice may require. (e) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may commence appropriate civil action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to secure a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, a permanent injunction, or other appropriate relief to enforce compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. (f) As specified by the Mayor in rulemaking, a person adversely affected by an action taken pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, or the rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this subchapter, is entitled to a hearing before the Mayor upon filing with the Mayor, within 15 calendar days of such action, a written request for a hearing. The hearing shall be held in accordance with § 2-509.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 16, 56 DCR 1596; Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-348, § 2(k), 58 DCR 717.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-231.05. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-348 rewrote subsec. (a), which had read as follows: “(a) Any notice required by this chapter may be served upon an owner of the dwelling or agent of the owner in the same manner as a summons in a civil action or by registered or certified mail to his or her last known address or place of residence.”
DC Code § 8-231.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.16. Criminal penalties

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, any person who knowingly or willingly violates the provisions of this subchapter, or its implementing rules, shall be subject, upon conviction, to a fine of not more than $ 25,000 for each day of each violation, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. (b) Falsification of information required by this subchapter shall be a violation of this subchapter. (c) In determining the severity of a criminal penalty, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, gravity, actual or potential harm to the environment, and actual or potential harm to human health of the violation or violations and, with respect to the violator, ability to pay, effect on ability to continue to do business, any history of prior such violations, the degree of culpability, and such other matters as justice may require. (d) All prosecutions under this section shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia and shall be instituted by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 17, 56 DCR 1596.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-231.05.
DC Code § 8-231.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.17. No private right of action against the District

Nothing in this subchapter is intended to, or does, create a private right of action against the government of the District of Columbia and its officers, employees, agents, representatives, contractors, successors, and assigns based upon compliance or noncompliance with its provisions. No person or entity may assert any claim or right as a beneficiary or protected class under this subchapter in any civil, criminal, or administrative action against the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 18, 56 DCR 1596.)
DC Code § 8-231.18 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.18. Rulemaking

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of § 2-552(c), where the Mayor chooses to adopt a federal regulation as the District’s standard under this subchapter, the Mayor may do so by incorporating the federal regulation by reference in the Notice of Intent to take rulemaking action. When incorporating the federal regulation by reference, the notice shall include a specific indication of how and where a paper or electronic copy of such document may be inspected or obtained. Any amendments to the incorporated federal rules shall be deemed to be included in the District’s rules; provided, that after the initial adoption of the federal regulation, the Mayor shall annually issue a Notice of Intent to re-adopt the federal standard, in whole or in part, or announce an intent to adopt a different standard.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 19, 56 DCR 1596.)
DC Code § 8-231.18a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.18a. Enforcement of housing code regulations

The presence of loose or peeling paint in residential premises in violation of the housing code regulations codified in Title 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations which constitutes a lead-based paint hazard under this subchapter, shall be enforced by the Mayor according to the provisions of this subchapter.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 19a; as added Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-348, § 2(l), 58 DCR 717; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 61(c), 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “Enforcement of housing code regulations” for “Conforming amendment” in the section heading as enacted by D.C. Law 18-348.
DC Code § 8-231.19 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.19. Common law unaffected

The remedies under this subchapter do not supplant rights and remedies that may be available against property owners and other liable parties under the common law.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 20, 56 DCR 1596.)
DC Code § 8-231.20 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination|§ 8-231.20. Authorization to seek delegation

The Mayor is authorized to take actions necessary to obtain authorization from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the Mayor to administer and enforce state programs pursuant to the Renovation, Repair and Painting and Pre-Renovation Education programs under Part 745 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.  (Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 20a; as added Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-348, § 2(m), 58 DCR 717.)
DC Code § 8-233.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter II - Paint Stewardship|§ 8-233.03. Retailer obligations

(a) Beginning September 1, 2016, or within 2 months of the Mayor’s first website publication of the list required under § 8-233.04(d), whichever is later, a retailer shall not sell or offer for sale paint to a person in the District unless the producer or the paint brand was listed on the website maintained by the Mayor under § 8-233.04(d) on the date the paint was ordered from the paint producer or the producer’s agent. (b) A paint retailer may participate on a voluntary basis as paint collection points pursuant to a paint stewardship program.  (Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-205, § 4, 61 DCR 12587.)
DC Code § 8-233.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter II - Paint Stewardship|§ 8-233.04. Mayor’s responsibilities

(a) The Mayor shall review and determine whether to approve a paint stewardship program plan submitted under § 8-233.02 within 120 days of its receipt. The Mayor shall make the plan available for public review for at least 30 days before determining whether to approve the plan. (b) The Mayor may approve or deny the plan and may make approval of the plan contingent upon the removal, change, or inclusion of specific actions and practices, or the addition of paints covered under § 8-233.01(3). (c) Within 60 days of submission of a report under § 8-233.02(f), upon a determination by the Mayor that the implementation of the approved plan fails to meet the requirements of this subchapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to this subchapter, the Mayor may request modifications to the producer of representative organization’s paint stewardship program plan. The Mayor may approve or deny the proposed modifications to the plan as set forth in subsection (b) of this section. The Mayor may impose civil penalties under § 8-233.06 upon a determination that the paint stewardship organization or producer is not complying with the modified plan. (d) Within 7 days of approving a paint stewardship program plan, the Mayor shall list the producers and brands implementing or participating in the plan on the Mayor’s website. (e) The Mayor shall impose an initial fee to be submitted with a proposed paint stewardship program plan under § 8-233.02(a) and an annual fee to be submitted thereafter in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of an agency reviewing a paint stewardship program plan, conducting inspections, and enforcing the provisions of this subchapter. Permit fees collected pursuant to this section shall not exceed the cost of implementing and enforcing this subchapter. (f) Permit fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Product Stewardship Fund established by § 1-325.381.  (Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-205, § 5, 61 DCR 12587; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 6002(a), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6002(a) 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) amendment of this section, see § 6002(a) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 8-233.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter II - Paint Stewardship|§ 8-233.05. Immunity from liability; confidential information

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 45 of Title 28, a producer or producers and a representative organization may negotiate, enter into agreements with, share the burdens of their operation with, and conduct business with each other in accordance with this subchapter in ways that may affect competition. No producer or representative organization shall be prosecuted, held liable, or subject to penalties or damages under Chapter 45 of Title 28 for actions conducted in accordance with this subchapter. (b) Financial, production, and sales data reported to the Mayor by a producer or representative organization shall not be subject to disclosure under subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-531 et seq.] or any other law or regulation; provided, that the Mayor may release a summary form of the data that does not disclose individual producer information.  (Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-205, § 6, 61 DCR 12587.)
DC Code § 8-233.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship|Subchapter II - Paint Stewardship|§ 8-233.06. Rules; enforcement

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. (b)(1) The Mayor may impose civil fines and penalties as sanctions for violations of the provisions of this subchapter or any rules issued under the authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.] (“Civil Infractions Act”). Enforcement and adjudication of an infraction shall be pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act. (2) Revenue generated from the enforcement of this subchapter shall be deposited in the Product Stewardship Fund established by § 1-325.381. (c) In addition to the enforcement authority provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Mayor may seek injunctive relief or other appropriate remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.  (Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-205, § 7, 61 DCR 12587; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 6002(b), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6002(b) 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) amendment of this section, see § 6002(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 8-402 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 4 - Pesticides|Subchapter I - Pesticide Operations|§ 8-402. Registration pesticides

(a) Only those compounds that are registered with the Pesticide Registration Division of the Environmental Protection Agency shall be manufactured, sold, shipped, used, or applied in the District of Columbia, and they shall be used only in the manner or manners specified and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. (b) The Mayor may in his discretion require that pesticides registered with the Environmental Protection Agency which are distributed within the District of Columbia also be registered with the Mayor.  (Apr. 18, 1978, D.C. Law 2-70, § 3, 24 DCR 6867.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-751.2.
DC Code § 8-403.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 4 - Pesticides|Subchapter I - Pesticide Operations|§ 8-403.01. Information to be supplied customers

(a) Before a pesticide is applied, the pesticide operator shall provide the customer with the following written information: (1) Name of pesticide operator; (2) Name of pesticide applicator applying pesticides if different from that of the operator; (3) District of Columbia pesticide operator license number; (4) Telephone number of pesticide operator; (5) National Capital Poison Control Center hotline number; (6) Re-entry period specified on the pesticide label, if applicable; (7) Pest to be controlled; (8) Common name of pesticide or active ingredient to be applied; (9) The following statement: “District of Columbia law requires that you be given the following information: Notice of Pesticide Application: CAUTION — PESTICIDES MAY CONTAIN TOXIC CHEMICALS. Companies that apply pesticides are licensed by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs and regulated by the District Department of the Environment (“DDOE”). The Environmental Protection Agency and DDOE approve pesticides for use. At your request, the company conducting your pest control will provide you with either or both of the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) or the pesticide label(s), both of which provide further information about the approved uses of and recommended precautions for the pesticide being applied on your property. Neither of these documents is guaranteed to list every danger associated with a pesticide. DDOE maintains a list of pesticides that present a reduced risk to humans and the environment, and encourages the use of such pesticides whenever possible. The pesticide company □ HAS □ HAS NOT chosen to apply reduced-risk pesticide(s). The District of Columbia government encourages the use of non-chemical and reduced-risk methods of pest control by residents and commercial pest control companies. Even when using reduced-risk pesticides, residents should familiarize themselves with safety information for pesticide products, and should avoid exposure to pesticides.”; and (10) At the request of the customer, both or either of: (A) An original or legible copy of the current pesticide product label; or (B) A Material Safety Data Sheet. (b) Upon the customer’s request, the pesticide operator shall provide the customer with advance notice of a pesticide application. (c) When the pesticide is to be applied on a multi-unit property, the pesticide operator shall provide the information listed in subsection (a) of this section to the customer at least 48 hours before the pesticide is to be applied.  (Apr. 18, 1978, D.C. Law 2-70, § 4a; as added June 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-168, § 2, 55 DCR 5180.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-403.02 and § 8-403.04.
DC Code § 8-403.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 4 - Pesticides|Subchapter I - Pesticide Operations|§ 8-403.02. Information to be supplied multi-unit property residents and tenants

At least 24 hours, and not more than 7 days, before the application of pesticides on a multi-unit property, the owner of the property shall provide each resident and tenant of the property that will be treated with the information listed in § 8-403.01 by: (1) Delivering the information to each resident’s door or mailbox, or to each resident through electronic mail or facsimile; and (2) Posting the information conspicuously in common spaces on the property, in reasonably close proximity to the locations where pesticide will be applied.  (Apr. 18, 1978, D.C. Law 2-70, § 4b; as added June 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-168, § 2, 55 DCR 5180.)