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DC Code § 7-132 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-132. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Affected with a communicable disease” means a person infected with a communicable disease or exposed to a chemical or radiological agent who is capable of infecting others with the same disease or chemical or radiological agent if permitted to move freely in the general public, or a person who, while not infected with a communicable disease or exposed to a chemical or radiological agent, is a carrier of, or contaminated with, an infectious disease or chemical or radiological agent and capable of infecting others with the disease or chemical or radiological agent. (2) “Communicable disease” means any disease: (A) Denominated a reportable disease pursuant to § 7-131, including any illness due to an infectious agent or its toxic product that is transmitted: (i) Directly or indirectly to a well person from an infected person, animal, or ectoparasite; or (ii) Through the agency of an intermediate host or vector, or by exposure to chemical or radiological agents within the immediate environment; or (B) Occurring as an outbreak of illness or toxic conditions, regardless of etiology, in an institution or other identifiable group of people.  (Aug. 11, 1939, 53 Stat. 1408, ch. 601, § 2; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 919, ch. 871, § 2; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(b), 32 DCR 7276; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(a), 49 DCR 5306.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-118. 1973 Ed., § 6-119. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-2301. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-194 rewrote the section which had read as follows: “§ 7-132. ‘Communicable disease’ defined. For the purposes of this subchapter, the term ‘communicable disease’ means that term as it is defined in § 8-5:103 of the District of Columbia Health Regulations ( 22 DCMR 299) or by the Mayor pursuant to § 7-131.” 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 402(135) 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 the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. 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 § 7-134 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-134. Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases — Detention; expiration of order; continuation; hearing on detention; minors

(a) A copy of the order provided for in § 7-133 shall be delivered to the person in charge of any place or institution where a person or group of persons has been taken or detained, or, if the place of detention is a residence, to any person of suitable age and discretion then present in the residence. The order shall constitute the authority for detention until the order expires. The order shall expire within 24 hours of its issuance unless a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia continues its force and effect for a longer period. The judge shall continue the force and effect of an order if the judge finds that probable cause exists to believe that the detained person’s presence in the general population is likely to cause death or seriously impair the health of others. (b) If a judge continues an order, any person or group of persons detained pursuant to the order may petition for a hearing to determine whether the person or group of persons is affected with a communicable disease, and, if the person or group of persons is affected with a communicable disease, whether release of the person or group of persons into the general population is likely to cause death or seriously impair the health of others. The hearing shall take place as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days after the court receives the petition.  (Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 4; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 919, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(c), 49 DCR 5306.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-120. 1973 Ed., § 6-119b. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-136. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-194 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
DC Code § 7-135 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-135. Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases — Examination; diagnosis; detention for quarantine; discharge; public hearing

(a) The Mayor shall cause to be conducted, by medical personnel designated by the Mayor, medical examinations of all detained persons to determine whether any detained person is affected with a communicable disease and immediately discharge any person who is not affected with a communicable disease. The diagnosis resulting from the examination shall be in writing and signed by the examining physician. A copy of the signed diagnosis shall be retained by any person in charge of the place or institution of detention, or, if the place of detention is a residence, by any person of suitable age and discretion who resides there. A copy of the signed diagnosis also shall be given to the detained person for whom the diagnosis was made. Another copy of the signed diagnosis shall be transmitted to the appropriate health official as designated by the Mayor. (b) A person who has been diagnosed as being affected with a communicable disease may be detained for as long as necessary to protect the public health. A person detained pursuant to this subsection may at any time petition the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for a discharge hearing. A person detained pursuant to this subsection who chooses to petition the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for a discharge hearing shall be provided with counsel if the person detained cannot afford counsel.  (Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 5; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 920, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(c), 32 DCR 7276; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(d), 49 DCR 5306.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-121. 1973 Ed., § 6-119c. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-136 and § 7-137. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-194 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
DC Code § 7-136 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-136. Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases — Leaving detention without discharge

It shall be unlawful for a person detained in a place or institution pursuant to an order of the Mayor to leave said place or institution unless discharged in the manner provided in § 7-134 or 7-135.  (Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 6; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 921, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(e), 49 DCR 5306; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 44(a), 51 DCR 881.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-122. 1973 Ed., § 6-119d. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-140. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-194 substituted “Mayor” for “Director of the Department of Human Services”. D.C. Law 15-105 validated a previously made technical correction. Editor's Notes Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
DC Code § 7-138 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-138. Access to building for inspection

The Mayor may, without fee or hindrance, enter, examine, and inspect all vessels, premises, grounds, structures, buildings, and every part thereof in the District of Columbia for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subchapter and the rules and regulations issued hereunder. The owner or his agent or representative and the lessee or occupant of any such vessel, premises, grounds, structure, or building, or part thereof, and every person having the care and management thereof shall at all times when required by any such officer or employee give them free access thereto and refusal so to do shall be punishable as a violation of this subchapter.  (Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 8; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 921, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(d), 32 DCR 7276; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(g), 49 DCR 5306; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 44(c), 51 DCR 881.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-124. 1973 Ed., § 6-119f. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-140. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-194 substituted “Mayor” for “Director of the Department of Human Services”. D.C. Law 15-105 validated a previously made technical correction. Editor's Notes Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
DC Code § 7-139 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-139. Interference unlawful

It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to obstruct, resist, oppose, or interfere with any person performing any duty or function under the authority of this subchapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder.  (Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 9; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 922, ch. 871, § 2; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(e), 32 DCR 7276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-125. 1973 Ed., § 6-119g. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-140. Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of § 7-139.01, see § 506 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
DC Code § 7-139.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-139.01. Contact tracing hiring requirements

 *NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on February 4, 2022.*  Of the number of persons hired by the Department of Health for positions, whether they be temporary or permanent, under the Contact Trace Force initiative to contain the spread of the novel 2019 coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in the District, the Director of the Department of Health shall establish a goal and make the best effort to hire at least 50% District residents, and for the position of investigator, whether it be a temporary or permanent position, also establish a goal and make the best effort to hire at least 25% graduates from a workforce development or adult education program funded or administered by the District of Columbia.  (Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 9a; as added June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 506, 68 DCR 004824.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 506 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 506 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 506 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
DC Code § 7-141 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-141. Exemption for persons relying on spiritual means to cure disease

With respect to all persons who, either on behalf of themselves or their minor children or wards, rely in good faith upon spiritual means or prayer in the free exercise of religion to prevent or cure disease, nothing in this subchapter or any rule or regulation issued pursuant to this subchapter shall have the effect of requiring or giving any health officer or other person the right to compel any such person, minor child or ward, to go to or be confined in a hospital or other medical institution unless no other place for quarantine of such person, minor child or ward can be secured, nor to compel any such person, child or ward to submit to any medical treatment.  (Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 11; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 922, ch. 871, § 2; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(g), 32 DCR 7276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-127. 1973 Ed., § 6-119i.
DC Code § 7-142 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-142. “Director of the Department of Human Services” defined. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 12; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 922, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 904, 49 DCR 5306.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-128. 1973 Ed., § 6-119j. Editor's Notes Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
DC Code § 7-143 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-143. Immediate treatment of minor with venereal disease. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 7(a), 32 DCR 7276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-129.
DC Code § 7-144 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases|§ 7-144. Construction

Each and every provision of this subchapter shall be constructed liberally in aid of the powers vested in the public authorities looking to the protection of the public health, comfort, and welfare and not by way of limitation.  (Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 14; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 922, ch. 871, § 2; Oct. 11, 1963, 77 Stat. 246, Pub. L. 88-137, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-130. 1973 Ed., § 6-119k. Cross References Medical care and treatment, requirement to obtain, see § 38-606.
DC Code § 7-151 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter III - Department of Public Health|§ 7-151. Establishment of the Department of Public Health

There is established in the Executive Branch of the Government of the District of Columbia a Department of Public Health, which shall have as its responsibility the planning, development and implementation of the delivery of health care services to all District of Columbia residents.  (Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-182, § 2, 39 DCR 8203.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-131. Transfer of Functions Pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1996 each of the functions assigned, and authorities delegated to the Director of the Department of Human Services as set forth in Sections III. (K), (L), and (P), of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986, dated January 3, 1987. The administrative and management support functions in the Department of Human Services as set forth in Sections III. (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F), of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986, dated January 3, 1987, that relate to the functions set forth in section V. (A)(1) above were transferred to the Department of Health. Mayor's Orders Establishment and Appointments — Mayor’s Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program Advisory Committee, see Mayor’s Order 2002-77, May 3, 2002 ( 49 DCR 4137). Establishment and Appointments — Mayor’s Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness Planning Advisory Committee, see Mayor’s Order 2002-78, May 3, 2002 ( 49 DCR 4143). Amendment of Mayor’s Order 2002-77, dated 4-5-02, Establishment and Appointments — Mayor’s Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program Advisory Committee, see Mayor’s Order 2002-145, August 30, 2002 ( 49 DCR 8411). Amendment of Mayor’s Order 2002-78, dated 4-15-02, Establishment and Appointments — Mayor’s Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness, see Mayor’s Order 2002-147, August 30, 2002 ( 49 DCR 8415).
DC Code § 7-152 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter III - Department of Public Health|§ 7-152. Organization of the Department of Public Health

(a) Pursuant to subchapter VI of Chapter 3 of Title 1, the Mayor shall prepare and transmit to the Council a reorganization plan establishing a Department of Public Health no later than October 1, 1993. (b) The reorganization plan establishing the Department of Public Health shall have, at a minimum, all functions, powers and duties of the Commission on Public Health, including supportive services provided to the Commission on Public Health by the Department of Human Services’ Management and Support Services Division. (c) The Mayor may prepare and transmit to the Council a reorganization plan for the remaining functions of the Department of Human Services at the same time as the reorganization plan establishing the Department of Public Health is transmitted to the Council. (d) The reorganization plan establishing the Department of Public Health shall become effective no later than October 1, 1994.  (Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-182, § 3, 39 DCR 8203.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-132. Transfer of Functions Pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1996 each of the functions assigned, and authorities delegated to the Director of the Department of Human Services as set forth in Sections III. (K), (L), and (P), of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986, dated January 3, 1987. The administrative and management support functions in the Department of Human Services as set forth in Sections III. (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F), of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986, dated January 3, 1987, that relate to the functions set forth in section V. (A)(I) above were transferred to the Department of Health.
DC Code § 7-153 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter III - Department of Public Health|§ 7-153. Appointment of Director

The Department of Public Health shall be under the supervision and direction of a Director who shall be appointed by the Mayor in accordance with subchapter X of Chapter 6 of Title 1, and subject to the advice and consent of the Council, as provided in § 1-523.01.  (Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-182, § 4, 39 DCR 8203.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-133.
DC Code § 7-154 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter III - Department of Public Health|§ 7-154. Establishment of Public Health Coordination Advisory Committee

(a) There is established a Public Health Coordination Advisory Committee (“Committee”) which shall be responsible for advising the Director of the Department of Public Health, the Mayor and the Council on policy matters related to the effective and efficient coordination of the delivery of public health care services in the District of Columbia. (b) The Committee shall include: (1) The Director of the Department of Public Health who shall serve as the chairperson; (2) The Director of the Department of Mental Health or a designee; (3) The Commissioner of Social Services or a designee; (4) The Executive Director of the District of Columbia General Hospital or a designee; (5) The Executive Director of the Department of Aging and Community Living or a designee; (6) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs or a designee; (7) The President of the Doctors Council of the District of Columbia, representing employees in Compensation Unit 19, or a designee; and (8) The following persons who shall be appointed by the Mayor: (A) 1 licensed physician and 1 licensed dentist employed by a District health care facility; (B) 2 licensed nurses employed by a District health care facility; and (C) 2 consumers of health care services in the District. (c) The duties of the Committee shall include advising the Director of the Department of Public Health on the development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive plan to coordinate the delivery of District health care services provided by the public health clinics of the Department of Public Health and the District of Columbia General Hospital to provide a comprehensive continuum of efficient and quality health care services to District residents.  (Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-182, § 5, 39 DCR 8203; Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 116(d), 48 DCR 7674; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 3(d), 66 DCR 1721.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-134. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-56, in subsec. (b)(2), substituted “Director of the Department of Mental Health” for “Commissioner of Mental Health Services”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 16(d) of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 16(d) of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 116(d) of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 16(d) of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807).
DC Code § 7-171 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 1 - Public Health|Subchapter IV - General Provisions|§ 7-171. Chief Clerk and Chief Inspector not to act as deputy

After April 2, 1938, neither the Chief Clerk nor the Chief Inspector of the Department of Human Services of the District of Columbia shall act as a deputy to the Director of the Department of Human Services of said District.  (July 14, 1892, 27 Stat. 162, ch. 171, § 1; April 2, 1938, 52 Stat. 153, ch. 60; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-107. 1973 Ed., § 6-108. Editor's Notes Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.