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DC Code § 7-1633 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 16 - AIDS Health Care|Subchapter III - Senior HIV/AIDS Education and Outreach Program|§ 7-1633. Program administration

(a) The Department shall: (1) Administer the Program; (2) Recruit seniors to participate in the Program; (3) Determine the training curriculum; and (4) Schedule no fewer than 8 education or community-outreach events annually, which shall be led by seniors who have successfully completed the Program. Each year, at least one event shall be held in each ward. (b) The Department may contract with a community provider to train the seniors participating in the Program. (c) Subject to the availability of funds, the Department may provide a stipend to Program participants.  (July 13, 2012, D.C. Law 19-152, § 4, 59 DCR 5136.)
DC Code § 7-1701 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1701. Findings and purpose

(a) The Council of the District of Columbia finds that the inhalation of concentrated smoke resulting from the smoking of tobacco in facilities in which the public congregates is a clear danger to health and a cause of inconvenience and discomfort to persons present in such facilities. (b) The purpose of this subchapter is to protect the public health, comfort, and environment by prohibiting smoking in certain facilities, vehicles, and restaurants open to or used by the general public and to protect children from exposure to the use of tobacco products by prohibiting their use in event sites for organized sporting events (c) Except to the extent that § 8 of D.C. Law 3-22 modifies the Fire Prevention Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986 [D.C. Law 6-216], this subchapter is intended to complement the provisions of Part 2 of those regulations and the provisions of §§ 35-251 to 35-254, which regulate public conduct on public passenger vehicles. It is not the intent of this subchapter to derogate in any manner from the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986 [D.C. Law 6-216] or from § 35-251(b)(1).  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 2, 26 DCR 390; Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 13(g), 34 DCR 1072; Mar. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-100, § 2(a), 35 DCR 1182; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-194, § 2(a), 63 DCR 15012.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-911. 1973 Ed., § 6-821. References in Text The “Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986,” referred to in two places in subsection (c), is D.C. Law 6-216. Editor's Notes Section 151 of Public Law 106-522 provided for a Federal contribution of $100,000 to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, effective upon the enactment by the District of Columbia of a law which banned the possession of tobacco products by minors; and provided that the Metropolitan Police Department shall use the contribution to enforce that law. Section 130 of Pub. L. 107-96 provided for a Federal contribution of $100,000 to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, effective upon the enactment by the District of Columbia of a law which banned the possession of tobacco products by minors; and provided that the Metropolitan Police Department shall use the contribution to enforce that law. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 3-22, the District of Columbia Smoking Restriction Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 90-192, December 13, 1990. Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 3-22, the “District of Columbia Smoking Restrictions Act of 1979”, see Mayor’s Order 98-138, August 20, 1998 ( 45 DCR 6588). Amended Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 3-22, the “District of Columbia Smoking Restrictions Act of 1979”, see Mayor’s Order 98-161, September 25, 1998 ( 45 DCR 7734).
DC Code § 7-1703.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1703.01. Designated nonsmoking areas in restaurants; new construction and major renovation to existing restaurants; smoking areas

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the owner, manager, or person in charge of any restaurant having a seating capacity of 50 or more shall designate at least 25% of the total seating capacity as a nonsmoking area. Bar and lounge seating in the restaurant is excluded from this total seating capacity calculation. Smoking shall be prohibited in these nonsmoking areas even if, after a certain hour, food is no longer served. (b) Any new construction for the purpose of establishing a restaurant or major renovation, performed on or after March 29, 1988, to an existing restaurant, which has a seating capacity of 50 or more, shall contain a nonsmoking area that is at least 50% of the total seating capacity. Bar and lounge seating in the restaurant is excluded from this total seating capacity calculation. Smoking shall be prohibited in these nonsmoking areas even if, after a certain hour, food is no longer served. In accordance with § 7-1705(c), the Mayor shall define the term “major renovation”. (c)(1) In areas where smoking is permitted pursuant to any provision of this subchapter, physical barriers or separate rooms may be used to the greatest extent possible to minimize the smoke in adjacent nonsmoking areas. Ventilation shall be in compliance with the District of Columbia laws and rules governing indoor ventilation. (2) No area shall be designated as a smoking area where smoking is prohibited by the Fire Marshal or by other District of Columbia laws or rules. (3) Smoking areas shall comply with all laws and rules of the District of Columbia.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 4a; as added Mar. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-100, § 2(d), 35 DCR 1182.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-913.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1703. Editor's Notes For complete smoking ban in all places of employment and public places, see § 7-742. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 3-22, the District of Columbia Smoking Restriction Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 90-192, December 13, 1990.
DC Code § 7-1703.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1703.02. Regulation of smoking in any District of Columbia workplace

(a) Any private or public employer in the District of Columbia (“District”) shall, within 3 months of May 2, 1991, adopt, implement, and maintain a written smoking policy that contains the following provisions: (1) Designation of an area in the workplace where smoking may be permitted. In an area where smoking is permitted, a physical barrier or a separate room shall be used to minimize smoke in any nonsmoking area. Ventilation shall be in compliance with the District laws and rules that govern indoor ventilation. (2) Notification to employees orally and in writing by conspicuously posting the employer’s smoking policy within 3 weeks after the smoking policy is adopted. Any person in the workplace shall be subject to the posted smoking policy of the employer. (b) The designation of a smoking area in the workplace affects employment relations and shall be a subject of collective bargaining in accordance with § 1-617.08(b). (c) Nothing in the Smoking Regulation Amendment Act of 1990 shall be construed to prevent the owner or person in charge of a building or any part of a building from prohibiting smoking throughout the building or in any part of the building over which she or he has control.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 4b; as added May 2, 1991, D.C. Law 8-262, § 2(b), 37 DCR 8434.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-913.2. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1703. References in Text The “Smoking Regulation Amendment Act of 1990”, referred to in (c), is D.C. Law 8-262. Editor's Notes For complete smoking ban in all places of employment and public places, see § 7-742.
DC Code § 7-1703.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1703.03. Prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of tobacco use

(a) No person shall refuse to hire or employ any applicant for employment, or discharge or otherwise discriminate against any employee with respect to compensation or any other term, condition, or privilege of employment, on the basis of the use by the applicant or employee of tobacco or tobacco products. Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting a person from establishing or enforcing workplace smoking restrictions that are required or permitted by this subchapter or other District or federal laws, or in establishing tobacco-use restrictions or prohibitions that constitute bona fide occupational qualifications. (b) Any employee or applicant for employment who is aggrieved by a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall have a private cause of action against the person. An employee or applicant for employment shall pursue and exhaust all remedies available pursuant to any collective bargaining agreement, grievance procedure, or other established means of resolving employer-employee disputes, to resolve a violation of subsection (a) of this section, prior to commencing a civil action. (c) Any employee or applicant for employment who is aggrieved by a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be entitled to recover any damages, including lost or back wages or salary. The court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 4c; as added Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-240, § 2, 40 DCR 627.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-913.3.
DC Code § 7-1703.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1703.04. No smoking within 25 feet of property signs

(a) A property owner or ground-floor commercial tenant has the authority to post signs on his or her property stating that smoking or the use of tobacco products is not permitted on public space within a specified distance from and abutting the building wall. That distance shall not be greater than 25 feet or the distance to the far side of the adjacent public sidewalk, if any, whichever is less. (b) An authorized sidewalk café shall not be subject to a no-smoking sign posted pursuant to this section unless the sign has been posted by, or with the consent of, the owner or operator of the sidewalk café. (c) The penalties in § 7-1721.06 shall not apply to this section.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 4d; as added July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-189, § 2, 57 DCR 3019; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 52(a), 59 DCR 6190; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-194, § 2(d), 63 DCR 15012.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 redesignated D.C. Law 3-22, § 4c as D.C. Law 3-22, § 4d.
DC Code § 7-1705 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1705. Enforcement

(a) The owner, lessee, manager, operator or other person in charge of a facility, event site for organized sporting events, or vehicle where smoking or the use of tobacco products is prohibited pursuant to this subchapter shall: (1) Post and maintain the appropriate "No Smoking" or "No Use of Tobacco Products" signs; and (2) Ask persons observed smoking or using tobacco products in violation of this subchapter to refrain from smoking or using tobacco products. (b) Whenever the owner, lessee, manager or operator of a facility or event site for organized sporting events covered by this subchapter requires a license issued by the District of Columbia government in order to operate the facility or event site for organized sporting events, the owner, lessee, manager or operator shall comply with this subchapter as a requirement for receiving or renewing the license. Where an on-site inspection is required prior to issuance or renewal of a license, the inspector should certify that the appropriate signs have been posted. In those cases where an on-site inspection is not needed, a signed statement by the applicant that he has complied with this subchapter shall constitute sufficient evidence of compliance as required in this subsection. Violation of this subchapter shall be grounds for license suspension or revocation. (c) The Mayor is authorized to promulgate any regulations needed to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. (d) An aggrieved person or class of persons may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for injunctive relief to prevent any owner, lessee, manager, operator or person otherwise in charge of a facility, event site for organized sporting events, or vehicle where smoking or the use of tobacco products is prohibited pursuant to this subchapter from violating, or continuing to violate, any provision of this subchapter. For the purposes of this subsection, an “aggrieved person” shall be defined as any person subjected to tobacco smoke due to failure to comply with this subchapter.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 6, 26 DCR 390; Mar. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-100, § 2(f), 35 DCR 1182; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-194, § 2(f), 63 DCR 15012.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-915. 1973 Ed., § 6-825. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1703.01. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 3-22, the District of Columbia Smoking Restriction Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 90-192, December 13, 1990.
DC Code § 7-1707 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1707. Severability

If any provision of this subchapter, or its application to a particular person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this subchapter.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 9, 26 DCR 390.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-917. 1973 Ed., § 6-827. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 3-22, the District of Columbia Smoking Restriction Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 90-192, December 13, 1990.
DC Code § 7-1708 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1708. Exceptions

This subchapter shall not prohibit smoking in the following areas: (1) An area where smoking is permitted by any provision of this subchapter; (2) A tobacco shop or store primarily concerned with selling tobacco and smoking equipment; (3) Upon the stage by performers during the course of any theatrical performance if smoking is part of the theatrical production; (4) A tavern or nightclub as defined in § 25-101(52) and (33), respectively; or (5) A room or hall that is used for private social functions, which includes weddings, banquets, and parties.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 10; as added Mar. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-100, § 2(h), 35 DCR 1182; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 34, 53 DCR 6794.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-918. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-191, in par. (4), substituted “§ 25-101(52) and (33)” for “§ 25-103(17) and (23)”. References in Text Section 25-103, referred to in paragraph (4) of this section, is part of Title 25, D.C. Code, which title was amended and enacted by D.C. Law 13-298, effective May 3, 2001. For disposition of the subject matter of former Title 25, see the Disposition Table preceding § 25-101. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 3-22, the District of Columbia Smoking Restriction Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 90-192, December 13, 1990.
DC Code § 7-1709 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1709. Tobacco smoking education and smoking cessation programs

The Mayor shall establish, in conjunction with the District of Columbia Commissioner of Public Health or any other agencies or departments of the District, a program to educate the general public on the issue of smoking and involuntary smoking, the health risks involved, and the requirements of this subchapter, explaining what the subchapter does and why it is important. The Mayor shall establish a smoking cessation program that provides free counseling, information, and whatever other assistance is deemed necessary by the District of Columbia Commissioner of Public Health for the purpose of assisting, upon request, persons residing in the District of Columbia to stop smoking tobacco products.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 11; as added Mar. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-100, § 2(i), 35 DCR 1182.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-919. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 3-22, the District of Columbia Smoking Restriction Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 90-192, December 13, 1990.
DC Code § 7-1710 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I - General|§ 7-1710. Smoking prohibitions pursuant to existing law

Nothing in this subchapter shall make lawful smoking in any place in which smoking is prohibited pursuant to § 6-1401 et seq., § 35-251(b), or any other District of Columbia or federal law.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-22, § 12; as added Mar. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-100, § 2(j), 35 DCR 1182.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-920. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 3-22, the District of Columbia Smoking Restriction Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 90-192, December 13, 1990.
DC Code § 7-1721.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I-A - Prohibited Sales of Tobacco|§ 7-1721.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Tobacco product" means any product that is made from or derived from tobacco and is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, or ingested by any other means, including through a cigarette, a cigar, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, snus, smokeless tobacco, or an electronic smoking device, as that term is defined in § 7-741.01(1). The term "tobacco product" also includes any component or accessory used in the consumption of a tobacco product, such as filters, rolling papers, pipes, or liquids used in electronic smoking devices. The term "tobacco product" does not include drugs, devices, or combination products authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, approved June 25, 1938 (52 Stat. 1040; 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.).  (1A) Not Funded. (1B) Not Funded. (1C) Not Funded. (1D) Not Funded. (2) “Self-service display” means a display that contains tobacco products and is located in an area openly accessible to consumers, and from which consumers can readily access tobacco products without the assistance of a sales clerk. A display case that holds tobacco products behind locked doors does not constitute a self-service display. (2A) Not Funded. (3) “Tobacco specialty store” means a retail store that bars entry to individuals under 21years of age and that is used primarily for the sale of tobacco products and accessories in which the total annual revenue generated by the sale of non-tobacco products or accessories is no greater than 25% of the total revenue of the establishment.  (Feb. 7, 1891, 26 Stat. 736, ch. 117, § 2; as added July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-189, § 3(b), 57 DCR 3019; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-191, § 2(a), 63 DCR 15003; Sept. 22, 2021, D.C. Law 24-25, § 2(a), 68 DCR 007332.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 24-25: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-25 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(a) of D.C. Law 24-25 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Section 7021 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed section 5 of D.C. Law 21-191 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the amendments of this section by D.C. Law 21-191 have been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-191: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-191 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(a) of D.C. Law 21-191 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 7-1721.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 17 - Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking|Subchapter I-A - Prohibited Sales of Tobacco|§ 7-1721.03. Purchase or possession of tobacco by persons under 21 years of age; use of false identification

(a)(1) No person under 21 years of age shall purchase any tobacco product, possess any tobacco product, or attempt to purchase or possess any tobacco product. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to a person under 21 years of age who is handling or transporting tobacco products under the terms of his or her employment. (b) No person under 21 years of age shall falsely represent his or her age, or possess or present as proof of age an identification document which is in any way fraudulent, for the purpose of purchasing, possessing, or consuming tobacco products in the District. (c)(1) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section may be subject to a civil penalty of $25. (2) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this section may be subject to a civil penalty for each offense of: (A) $100 the first time the offense or offenses occurred; (B) $200 the second time the offense or offenses occurred; and (C) $300 the third and subsequent times the offense or offenses occurred. (3) A violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be a civil infraction for the purposes of Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.]. (4) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issues rules to increase the amount of the fine for a violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section.  (Feb. 7, 1891, 26 Stat. 736, ch. 117, § 4; as added July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-189, § 3(d), 57 DCR 3019; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-191, § 2(c), 63 DCR 15003; Sept. 22, 2021, D.C. Law 24-25, § 2(c), 68 DCR 007332.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 24-25: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-25 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 24-25 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Section 7021 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed section 5 of D.C. Law 21-191 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the amendments of this section by D.C. Law 21-191 have been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-191: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-191 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 21-191 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.