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DC Code § 39-110 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter I - General|§ 39-110. Membership and organization of the Library Enhancement Task Force. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 10; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-78, § 2, 53 DCR 802; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 265(b), 62 DCR 1884.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 265(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405). For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 265(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).
DC Code § 39-111 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter I - General|§ 39-111. Duties of the Task Force. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 11; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-78, § 2, 53 DCR 802; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 265(c), 62 DCR 1884.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 39-113. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 265(c) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405). For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 265(c) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).
DC Code § 39-112 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter I - General|§ 39-112. Establishment of the Library Development Trust Fund

(a) There is established within the General Fund of the District of Columbia a segregated, nonlapsing trust fund designated as the Library Development Trust Fund (“Trust Fund”) into which shall be deposited any revenue generated from: (1) The development of mixed-use projects involving library facilities; (2) The sale or lease of air rights above library facilities; (3) The sale or lease of library facilities or of real property used by or under the control of the DCPL; (4) Any project developed pursuant to this subchapter; (5) Any grants, gifts, or subsidies from public or private sources meant to assist in effecting the purpose of this subchapter; and (6) Any return on investment of the assets of the Trust Fund. (b) Monies deposited into the Trust Fund shall be used to solicit proposals for public-private partnerships and to finance public-private partnerships pursuant to this subchapter, such as the: (1) Purchase of a library site and improvement; (2) Construction of a library facility; (3) Complete or partial furnishing of a library facility; (4) Repair of a library facility; (5) Renovation of a library facility; and (6) Costs or expenses associated with an approved plan or project, including architectural, engineering, consulting, demolition, and legal costs. (c) Pursuant to § 39-106, the Mayor shall submit to the Council, as part of the annual budget, a requested appropriation for expenditures from the Trust Fund, including a description of the specific approved plan or project for which the funds will be used. (d) Funds deposited in the Trust Fund shall not revert to the fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of any fiscal year or at any other time, but shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in this section, subject to authorization by Congress.  (June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 12; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-78, § 2, 53 DCR 802.)
DC Code § 39-113 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter I - General|§ 39-113. Competitive process for performance of work

Within 60 days of approval of a strategic plan by the Board of Library Trustees pursuant to § 39-111, the Mayor shall initiate a competitive process for the performance of the work described in the plan. The Mayor shall issue one or more solicitations for competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals for vendors who shall complete the project or projects for a guaranteed price by assembling the necessary team of designers, architects, developers, and other vendors, and posting a performance bond, or obtaining other insurance, to insure that design and time requirements shall be met for the guaranteed price. The Mayor shall consult closely with the Board of Library Trustees in preparing the solicitation or solicitations, and shall include a statement of work or specifications approved by the Board of Library Trustees.  (June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 13; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-78, § 2, 53 DCR 802.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4022(b) 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) addition of section, see § 4022(b) of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290).
DC Code § 39-115 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter I - General|§ 39-115. Books from Birth program

(a) There is established the Books from Birth program as a program of the District of Columbia Public Library (“DCPL”), to be administered by the Executive Director of DCPL. (b) The Books from Birth program shall provide books to all children registered with the program, delivered to the residence of the child at the rate of one per month, from the month following the child’s birth or enrollment in the program to the child’s 5th birthday. (c)(1) The Executive Director shall make reasonable efforts to register every child under the age of 5 residing in the District who wishes to participate in the Books from Birth program. (2) The Executive Director may enter into such memoranda of agreement or understanding as necessary to ensure each family receives registration information upon the child’s birth. (d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the registration list shall be used solely for activities related to the Books from Birth program and shall not be sold or used for any other purpose. (2) The Executive Director may use the registration list to conduct outreach and provide information about library programs and services, including those related to children, adult, or family literacy, or other educational or literacy material as DCPL considers useful to registered families. (e) Book titles for each age group shall be selected to reflect age-appropriate concepts and diversity of characters, culture, and authors. (f) The Executive Director may enter into contractual and promotional agreements necessary to effectively implement the Books from Birth program.  (June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 15; as added Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 4072, 62 DCR 10905.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 4072 of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
DC Code § 39-116 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter I - General|§ 39-116. Books from Birth Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Books from Birth Fund (“Fund”), which shall be administered by the Board in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited in the Fund: (1) Funds appropriated by the District; (2) Donations from the public; (3) Donations from private entities; and (4) Funds provided through a sponsorship agreement. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used to implement and promote the Books from Birth program, including: (1) Purchasing books for the Books from Birth program; (2) Handling and delivery costs; (3) Promotional costs; and (4) Appropriate overhead or administrative expenses related to the Books from Birth program and the Fund. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund, and interest earned, shall not revert to the unrestricted 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.  (June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 16; as added Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 4072, 62 DCR 10905.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 4072 of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
DC Code § 39-117 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter I - General|§ 39-117. DCPL Revenue-Generating Activities Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the DCPL Revenue-Generating Activities Fund (“Fund”), which shall be administered by the Board in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) The Fund shall consist of the revenue from revenue-generating activities and services described in §§ 39-105(a)(14), (16), and (17)(A)(ii)-(iii) and 39-107. (c) The Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) Payment of any expenses associated with activities and services described in §  39-105(a)(14), including expenses for space rental and special events associated with the activities and services authorized in §  39-105(a)(14); (2) Payment of any non-personnel costs related to the library services mission of the District of Columbia Public Library; and (3) To support the operations of the District of Columbia Public Library, including programming and facilities improvements, and to purchase food, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages for the general public, District of Columbia Public Library program participants, and District government employees. (d) 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.  (June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 17; as added Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 4112(b), 62 DCR 10905; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 4052(b), 65 DCR 9388; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 4072(d), 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4072(d) 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) amendment of this section, see § 4072(d) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4052(b) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4052(b) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).  For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 4112(b) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 21-36: Section 4113 of D.C. Law 21-36 provided that section 4112 of the act shall apply as of March 25, 2015.
DC Code § 39-121 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter II - Miscellaneous|§ 39-121. Takoma Park branch — Hours. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 943, ch. 150, § 1; Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-17, § 3, 32 DCR 3582.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 37-107. 1973 Ed., § 37-107.
DC Code § 39-122 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter II - Miscellaneous|§ 39-122. Takoma Park branch — Appropriation. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 4, 1910, 36 Stat. 290, ch. 141; Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-17, § 4, 32 DCR 3582.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 37-108. 1973 Ed., § 37-108.
DC Code § 39-123 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter II - Miscellaneous|§ 39-123. Transfer of miscellaneous books to District public library

Any books of a miscellaneous character no longer required for the use of any executive department, or bureau, or commission of the government, and not deemed an advisable addition to the Library of Congress, shall, if appropriate to the uses of the free public library of the District of Columbia, subject to applicable regulations under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, be turned over to that library for general use as a part thereof.  (Feb. 25, 1903, 32 Stat. 865, ch. 755, § 1; Oct. 31, 1951, 65 Stat. 706, ch. 654, § 2(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 37-109. 1973 Ed., § 37-109. References in Text The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in this section, is the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 377, ch. 288, as amended.
DC Code § 39-124 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter II - Miscellaneous|§ 39-124. Depository of Government publications

The Public Library of the District of Columbia is hereby constituted a designated depository of governmental publications, and the Superintendent of Documents shall supply to such library 1 copy of each such publication, in the same form as supplied to other designated depositories.  (Sept. 28, 1943, 57 Stat. 568, ch. 243.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 37-110. 1973 Ed., § 37-111.
DC Code § 39-125 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 1 - Public Libraries|Subchapter II - Miscellaneous|§ 39-125. Public library hours. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-256, § 2, 60 DCR 990; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7054, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7054 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7054 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-256: Section 3 of D.C. Law 19-256 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register.
DC Code § 40-301.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 40 - Liens|Chapter 3 - Mechanics, Materialmen, and Contractors|Subchapter I - General|§ 40-301.01. Mechanic’s lien

Every building erected, improved, added to, or repaired at the direction of the owner, or the owner’s authorized agent, and the land on which the same is erected, intended to be used in connection therewith, or necessary to the use and enjoyment thereof, to the extent of the right, title, and interest, at that time existing, of the owner, shall be subject to a lien in favor of the contractor who contracted with the owner, in the amount of the contract price or, in the absence of an express contract, the reasonable value of the project; provided, that to enforce the lien, the contractor claiming the lien shall record in the land records a notice of intent and comply with the other procedures prescribed in this chapter.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1384, ch. 854, § 1237; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-31, § 2(b), 52 DCR 7195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 38-101. 1973 Ed., § 38-101. Section References This section is referenced in § 40-303.01, § 42-1902.02, § 42-2025, and § 42-2303. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-31 rewrote section, which had read as follows: “Every building erected, improved, added to, or repaired by the owner or his agent, and the lot of ground on which the same is erected, being all the ground used or intended to be used in connection therewith, or necessary to the use and enjoyment thereof, to the extent of the right, title, and interest, at that time existing, of such owner, whether owner in fee or of a less estate, or lessee for a term of years, or vendee in possession under a contract of sale, shall be subject to a lien in favor of the contractor with such owner or his duly authorized agent for the contract price agreed upon between them, or, in the absence of an express contract, for the reasonable value of the work and materials furnished for and about the erection, construction, improvement, or repair of or addition to such building, or the placing of any engine, machinery, or other thing therein or in connection therewith so as to become a fixture, though capable of being detached; provided, that the person claiming the lien shall file the notice herein prescribed.” Cross References Condominiums, see § 40-1902.02. Horizontal property regimes, see § 42-2025. Payment as defense to assertion of lien, see § 47-2883.03.
DC Code § 40-301.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 40 - Liens|Chapter 3 - Mechanics, Materialmen, and Contractors|Subchapter I - General|§ 40-301.03. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Home improvement” means the repair, remodeling, alteration, conversion, or modernization of, or addition to, residential real property. (2) “Home improvement contract” means any written agreement, in a form that has been approved by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, entered into between the same contractor and the same homeowner within any 12-month period for home improvement for a specific price. For the purposes of this section, the contract price for a home improvement contract shall be the contract price for all contracts during any 12-month period with respect to a home improvement. (3) “Land records” means the property records maintained by the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia. (4) “Notice amount” means a written notice of amounts due to a contractor, subcontractor, materialman, or supplier for a project. (5) “Notice of intent” means a notice of intention to enforce a lien against the owner’s property for a project. (6) “Owner” means an owner either in fee simple or a lesser estate, a lessee, or a prospective purchaser in possession under a contract of sale authorized to contract for a project. (7) “Project” means any work or materials provided by a contractor for the erection, construction, improvement, repair of, or addition to any real property in the District of Columbia at the direction of an owner, or an owner’s authorized agent, or the placing of any engine, machinery, or other thing therein or in connection therewith so as to become a fixture, though capable of being detached.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1384, ch. 854, § 1238a; as added Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-31, § 2(a), 52 DCR 7195; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 101, 56 DCR 1117.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in the section designation.
DC Code § 40-303.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 40 - Liens|Chapter 3 - Mechanics, Materialmen, and Contractors|Subchapter II - Subcontractor’s Lien|§ 40-303.01. Subcontractor’s lien — generally

Any person directly employed by a contractor described by § 40-301.01 (any such contractor also referred to herein as original contractor), whether the person is a subcontractor, materialman, or laborer, to furnish work or materials for the completion of the project, shall be entitled to the same rights and subject to the same obligations as the original contractor under this chapter, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in this chapter.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1384, ch. 854, § 1239; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 265, Pub. L. 89-493, § 15(a); Mar. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-84, § 2(b), 49 DRC 198; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-31, § 2(d), 52 DCR 7195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 38-103. 1973 Ed., § 38-103. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-2883.03. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-84 rewrote the section, which had read: “Any person directly employed by the original contractor, whether as subcontractor, materialman, or laborer, to furnish work or materials for the completion of the work contracted for as aforesaid, shall be entitled to a similar lien to that of the original contractor upon his filing a similar notice with the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia to that above mentioned, subject, however, to the conditions set forth in this subchapter.” D.C. Law 16-31 rewrote section, which had read as follows: “Any person directly employed by the original contractor, whether as subcontractor, materialman, or laborer, to furnish work or material for the completion of the work contracted for, shall be entitled to a similar lien to that of the original contractor, upon filing a notice which complies with the requirements set forth in § 40-301.02, subject, however, to the conditions set forth in §§ 40-303.02 to 40-303.20.” Cross References Payment as defense to assertion of lien, see § 47-2883.03.