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DC Code § 1-301.70 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D - The Mayor|§ 1-301.70. Taxes not to be anticipated by sale or hypothecation

The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall have no power to anticipate taxes by a sale or hypothecation of any such taxes or evidences thereof.  (June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 104, ch. 180, § 3.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-310. 1973 Ed., § 1-219. Cross References Borrowing, issuance of revenue anticipation notes by Council, see § 1-204.72. 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 401 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 a single Commissioner. 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, § 1-207.11(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-301.71 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D - The Mayor|§ 1-301.71. Hack stands — Location

The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall have power to locate the places where hacks shall stand and change them as often as the public interests require.  (June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 104, ch. 180, § 3.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-312. 1973 Ed., § 1-221. Cross References Mayor’s authority, regulation of hack stands, see § 50-2201.03. 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 401 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 a single Commissioner. 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 § 1-301.72 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D - The Mayor|§ 1-301.72. Hack stands — Adjoining railroad stations; rates of charges. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 7, 1898, 30 Stat. 747, Res. No. 46; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(c), 33 DCR 703.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-313. 1973 Ed., § 1-222.
DC Code § 1-301.73 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D - The Mayor|§ 1-301.73. Rates for public vehicles to be fixed by Mayor. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 3, 1909, 35 Stat. 724, ch. 250; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(c), 33 DCR 703.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-314. 1973 Ed., § 1-223.
DC Code § 1-301.74 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D - The Mayor|§ 1-301.74. Authority to fix certain licensing and registration fees

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized and empowered to fix from time to time, in accordance with § 1-301.75, the fees authorized to be charged by §§ 3-1623 [repealed], 3-1711 [repealed], 3-2019 [repealed], 3-2114 [repealed], 3-2115 [repealed], 3-2124 [repealed], 3-2127 [repealed], 3-2128 [repealed], 3-2905 [repealed], 3-2920 [repealed], 3-2301.04 [repealed], 3-2301.06 [repealed], 3-2301.08 [repealed], 3-2414 [repealed], 3-2418 [repealed], 3-2505 [repealed], 3-2609 [repealed], 3-2610 [repealed], 47-2886.13, 3-2704 [repealed], 47-2712, 47-2718 and 47-2843 [repealed].  (June 5, 1953, 67 Stat. 43, ch. 101, § 1; Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-209, § 35(c), 30 DCR 390; June 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-14, § 206(b), 30 DCR 2632.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-346. 1973 Ed., § 1-252. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-301.75. Cross References Boxing and wrestling commission, fees for permits and licenses, see § 3-606. Electrical fees, schedules, see § 47-2712. Public space permits, fee schedules, see § 47-2718. References in Text Section 3-1623 was repealed by D.C. Law 9-184, § 604, 39 DCR 8208, effective March 13, 1992. Sections 3-1711 and 3-2019 were repealed by D.C. Law 9-245, § 38, 40 DCR 660, effective March 17, 1993. Sections 3-2114, 3-2128, 3-2905, 3-2920, 3-2301.04, 3-2301.08, 3-2414, 3-2418, 3-2609, 3-2610, were repealed by D.C. Law 6-99, § 1104, effective March 26, 1986. Section 47-2843 was repealed by D.C. Law 5-84, § 22(a), effective May 22, 1984. Editor's Notes Mayor authorized to issue rules: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-1201.
DC Code § 1-301.75 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D - The Mayor|§ 1-301.75. Increase or decrease of fees authorized in § 1-301.74

The Mayor of the District of Columbia may after public hearing increase or decrease the fees authorized to be charged by each of the sections listed in § 1-301.74 to such amounts as may, in the judgment of the Mayor, be reasonably necessary to defray the approximate cost of administering each of said sections.  (June 5, 1953, 67 Stat. 43, ch. 101, § 2; June 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-14, § 206(c), 30 DCR 2632.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-347. 1973 Ed., § 1-253. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-301.74. Cross References Electrical fees, schedules, see § 47-2712. Public space permits, fee schedules, see § 47-2718. Editor's Notes Mayor authorized to issue rules: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-1201.
DC Code § 1-301.76 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D - The Mayor|§ 1-301.76. Power to grant pardons and respites; commissioning of officers; execution of laws

The Mayor of the District of Columbia may grant pardons and respites for offenses against the late corporation of Washington, the ordinances of Georgetown and the levy court, the laws enacted by the Legislative Assembly, and the police and building regulations of the District. He shall commission all officers appointed under the laws of the District, and shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.  (R.S., D.C., § 6; June 20, 1874, 18 Stat. 116, ch. 337, § 2; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 103, ch. 180, § 2; Apr. 28, 1892, 27 Stat. 22, ch. 55; 1967 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 401, 81 Stat. 951.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-311. 1973 Ed., § 1-220. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4002 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-453, July 23, 2002, 49 DCR 8026). 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 401 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 a single Commissioner. 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 § 1-301.77 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D - The Mayor|§ 1-301.77. Prohibition on Capital Funds for Operating Expenses

The Mayor shall not expend any moneys borrowed for capital projects for operating expenses of the District of Columbia government.  (Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-226, § 4(d), 48 DCR 1603.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4(d) of the Redevelopment Land Agency Disposition Review Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-524, January 11, 2001, 48 DCR 624). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of the Redevelopment Land Agency Disposition Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-563, January 31, 2001, 48 DCR 1625).
DC Code § 1-301.78 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D - The Mayor|§ 1-301.78. Grants for planning and planning implementation purposes. [Transferred]

Recodified as § 1-328.02.  (Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2212, 57 DCR 6242.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-301.79.
DC Code § 1-301.82 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D-i - Attorney General for the District of Columbia|§ 1-301.82. Appointment of the Attorney General

(a) Until such time as an Attorney General is elected under § 1-204.35, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01. (b) The Attorney General shall: (1) Serve a 4-year term to coincide with the term for Mayor; and (2) Be eligible for reappointment by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, and may serve in a holdover capacity at the expiration of his or her term pursuant to § 1-523.01(c). (c) This section shall not apply to the incumbent Attorney General on May 27, 2010.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-160, § 102, 57 DCR 3012; Dec. 13, 2013, D.C. Law 20-60, § 201, 60 DCR 15487; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 1163, 61 DCR 9990.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-60 rewrote (a) which read “Until such time as an Attorney General is elected under § 1-204.35, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01.” The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-155 deleted “which time shall not be before January 1, 2018” following “under § 1-204.35” in (a). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1163 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1163 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1163 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-60: Section 401(b) of D.C. Law 20-60 provided that § 201 of the act shall apply as of December 13, 2013.
DC Code § 1-301.83 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D-i - Attorney General for the District of Columbia|§ 1-301.83. Minimum qualifications and requirements for Attorney General

(a) No person shall hold the position of Attorney General for the District of Columbia unless that person: (1) Is a registered qualified elector as defined in § 1-1001.02(20); (2) Is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia; (3) Is a member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia; (4) Has been a member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia for at least 5 years prior to assuming the position of Attorney General; and (5) Has been actively engaged, for at least 5 of the 10 years immediately preceding the assumption of the position of Attorney General, as: (A) An attorney in the practice of law in the District of Columbia; (B) A judge of a court in the District of Columbia; (C) A professor of law in a law school in the District of Columbia; or (D) An attorney employed in the District of Columbia by the United States or the District of Columbia. (b) The Attorney General shall devote full-time to the duties of the office and shall not engage in the private practice of law and shall not perform any other duties while in office that are inconsistent with the duties and responsibilities of Attorney General.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-160, § 103, 57 DCR 3012.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-301.84, § 1-301.87, and § 1-1001.08.
DC Code § 1-301.84 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D-i - Attorney General for the District of Columbia|§ 1-301.84. Forfeiture of the position of Attorney General

The occurrence of any of the following shall result in automatic forfeiture of the position of Attorney General for the District of Columbia: (1) Failure to maintain the qualifications required under § 1-301.83(a); (2) Violation of the prohibition against the private practice of law as provided in § 1-301.83(b); or (3) Conviction of a felony while in office.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-160, § 104, 57 DCR 3012.)
DC Code § 1-301.85 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D-i - Attorney General for the District of Columbia|§ 1-301.85. Attorney General salary

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia shall be paid at an annual rate equal to the rate of basic pay for level E5 on the Executive Schedule pursuant to § 1-610.52. (b) An Attorney General for the District of Columbia elected under § 1-204.35 shall receive compensation equal to the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia as provided in § 1-204.03(d).  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-160, § 105, 57 DCR 3012.)
DC Code § 1-301.86 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D-i - Attorney General for the District of Columbia|§ 1-301.86. Annual budget for the Office of Attorney General

(a) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia shall prepare and submit to the Mayor, for inclusion in the annual budget of the District of Columbia under part D of subchapter IV of Chapter 2 of this title [§  1-204.41 et seq.], for the year, annual estimates of the expenditures and appropriations necessary for the operation of the Office of the Attorney General for the year. The Mayor shall make recommendations to the Council of the District of Columbia based on said submissions for the Council’s action pursuant to § 1-204.46 and § 1-206.03(c). (b) Amounts appropriated for the Office of the Attorney General shall be available solely for the operation of the office, and shall be paid to the Attorney General by the Mayor (acting through the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia) in such installments and at such times as the Attorney General requires.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-160, § 106, 57 DCR 3012.)
DC Code § 1-301.86a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D-i - Attorney General for the District of Columbia|§ 1-301.86a. Contingency fee contracts

(a)(1) The Attorney General may make contracts retaining private counsel to furnish legal services, including representation in negotiation, compromise, settlement, and litigation, in claims and other legal matters affecting the interests of the District of Columbia. (2)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, each contract shall include the terms and conditions the Attorney General considers necessary or appropriate, including a provision specifying the amount of any fee to be paid to the private counsel under the contract or the method for calculating that fee. (B) The amount of the fee payable for legal services furnished under any such contract shall not exceed the fee that counsel engaged in the private practice of law in the District typically charges clients for furnishing similar legal services, as determined by the Attorney General. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of federal or District of Columbia law, a contract entered into by the District of Columbia pursuant to this section may provide that costs, expenses, and fees that the private counsel charges for legal services are payable from the amount recovered. In such circumstances, the costs, expenses, and fees need not be included in an amount provided in an appropriations law.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-160, § 106a; as added Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 3012, 59 DCR 8025.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-168 added this section.
DC Code § 1-301.86d (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D-i - Attorney General for the District of Columbia|§ 1-301.86d. Vulnerable Adult and Elderly Person Exploitation Restitution Fund

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will expire on November 21, 2021. To view the text of this section after the expiration of all emergency and temporary legislation, click this link: Permanent Version.*  (a) There is established as a special fund the Vulnerable Adult and Elderly Person Exploitation Restitution Fund ("Restitution Fund") which shall be administered by the Office of the Attorney General in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) Revenue from the following shall be deposited in the Restitution Fund: (1) Awards of restitution and costs to individuals imposed under a court order, judgment, or settlement in any action or investigation brought to enforce to § 22-933.01; and (2) Funds collected pursuant to § 1-350.02(a-4)(3). (c) Money in the Restitution Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) The payment of restitution to individuals harmed by the conduct of persons or entities that are the subject of court orders, judgments or settlements in actions or investigations brought to enforce § 22-933.01; and (2) Costs and expenses related to maintaining the Restitution Fund or to paying amounts to harmed individuals. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Restitution Fund but not expended in a fiscal year shall not revert to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Restitution Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation. (e) The Attorney General may promulgate regulations for the administration of the Restitution Fund and the making of payments from the Restitution Fund.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-160, § 106d; as added Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 3072(b), 66 DCR 8621; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 1032(c), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1032(c) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3072(b) of the 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) creation of this section, see § 3072(b) of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 1-301.86e (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities|Part D-i - Attorney General for the District of Columbia|§ 1-301.86e. Tenant Receivership Abatement Fund

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation that will expire on November 21, 2021.*  (a) There is established as a special fund the Tenant Receivership Abatement Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Attorney General in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of this section. (b)(1) Funds from the following sources shall be deposited into the Fund: (A) Funds from the Attorney General Restitution Fund, which the Attorney General may use to supply initial funding for, and to from time to time to replenish, the Fund; and (B) All funds recovered from owners under § 42-3651.06(j)(2); except, that when the deposit of such funds into the Fund would cause the Fund balance to exceed $2 million, the excess of such funds instead shall be deposited into the Litigation Support Fund established by § 1-301.86b. (2) Amounts on deposit in the Fund shall not exceed $2 million. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used to comply with orders issued by the Superior Court under § 42-3651.06(j). (d)(1) Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section, the money deposited into the Fund but not expended in a fiscal year shall not revert to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-160, § 106e; as added Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 1093(b), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1093(b) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).