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DC Code § 8-1031.12a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 8-1031.12a. (Perm). Home Composting Incentive Program

(a) There is established a Home Composting Incentive Program ("Program"), to be administered by the Mayor, to provide rebates and vouchers to encourage residential property owners and lessees to purchase and use a home composting system. (b) To be eligible for the rebate provided for in this section, a residential property owner or lessee shall: (1) After July 17, 2018, purchase a home composting system; (2) Complete the training described in subsection (f) of this section; and (3) Submit a rebate claim to the Mayor in a manner to be determined by the Mayor. (c)(1) Upon approval of a rebate claim submitted pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the Program shall provide a rebate up to $75 per residential address; provided, that the amount of the rebate shall not exceed the purchase price of the home composting system. (2) Rebates shall be sent to the residential property owner or lessee within 30 days after the rebate claim is approved. (3) Rebates shall be contingent upon the availability of funds. (d) To be eligible for the voucher provided for in this section, a residential property owner or lessee shall: (1) Complete the training described in subsection (f) of this section; and (2) Submit a voucher application to the Mayor in a manner to be determined by the Mayor. (e)(1) Upon approval of a voucher application submitted pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, the Program shall provide a voucher up to $75 per residential address. (2) Vouchers shall be sent to the residential property owner or lessee within one week after the voucher application is approved. (3) Vouchers shall be contingent upon the availability of funds. (f)(1) The Mayor, or a contractor selected by the Mayor, shall provide in-person training for District residents on proper handling and processing of organic materials that will be turned into compost, including training for residents interested in both outdoor composting and vermicomposting. (2) The Mayor shall create educational materials for District residents regarding how to use home composting systems in a manner that avoids creating public nuisances.  (Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 112a; as added July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-146, § 2(b), 65 DCR 5984.)
DC Code § 16-1502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 16-1502. (Perm). Service of summons

The summons provided for by section 16-1501 shall be served seven days, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, before the day fixed for the trial of the action. If the defendant has left the District of Columbia, or cannot be found, the summons may be served by delivering a copy thereof to the tenant, or by leaving a copy with some person above the age of sixteen years residing on or in possession of the premises sought to be recovered, and if no one is in actual possession of the premises, or residing thereon, by posting a copy of the summons on the premises where it may be conveniently read. If the summons is posted on the premises, a copy of the summons shall be mailed first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the premises sought to be recovered, in the name of the person known to be in possession of the premises, or if unknown, in the name of the person occupying the premises, within 3 calendar days of the date of posting.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 581, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-90, § 2(b), 31 DCR 2537.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1502. 1973 Ed., § 16-1502. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-5103.
DC Code § 42-3502.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 42-3502.11. (Perm). Services and facilities

If the Rent Administrator determines that the related services or related facilities supplied by a housing provider for a housing accommodation or for any rental unit in the housing accommodation are substantially increased or decreased, the Rent Administrator may increase or decrease the rent charged, as applicable, to reflect proportionally the value of the change in services or facilities.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 211, 32 DCR 3089; Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-192, § 13(c), 33 DCR 7836; Aug. 5, 2006, D.C. Law 16-145, § 2(a), 53 DCR 4889.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2521. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3502.08 and § 42-3502.16. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-145 substituted “rent charged” for “rent ceiling”. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3502.01. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Rent Control Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-470, July 31, 2006, 53 DCR 6772).
DC Code § 42-3505.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 42-3505.31. (Perm). Authorized fees for the payment of rent beyond 5 days after the rent payment is due

(a) Pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, a housing provider may charge a late fee of no more than 5% of the full amount of rent due by a tenant. (b) A housing provider may only charge a late fee: (1) If the written lease agreement between the housing provider and the tenant informs the tenant of the maximum amount of the late fee that may be charged pursuant to this section; and (2) If the tenant has not paid the full amount of rent within 5 days, or any longer grace period that may be provided in the lease, after the day the rent payment is due. (c) A housing provider shall not: (1) Charge interest on a late fee; (2) Deduct any amount of a late fee from a subsequent rent payment; (3) Impose a late fee more than one time on each late payment; (4) Evict a tenant on the basis of the nonpayment of a late fee; or (5) Impose a late fee on a tenant for the late payment or nonpayment of any portion of the rent for which a rent subsidy provider, rather that the tenant, is responsible for paying. (d) After the grace period established pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of this section, a housing provider may issue a tenant an invoice to be paid within 30 days after the date of issuance for any lawfully imposed late fees. If the tenant does not pay the late fee within the 30-day period, the housing provider may deduct from a tenant's security deposit, at the end of the tenancy, any unpaid, lawfully imposed late fees, along with any other amounts lawfully due the housing provider.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 531 [§ 530]; as added Dec. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-172, § 2(b), 63 DCR 12959.)
DC Code § 42-3505.53 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 42-3505.53. (Perm). Notice of tenant's intent to vacate upon the expiration of an initial lease term

Any provision that requires a tenant to provide more than a 30-day notice to the housing provider of the tenant's intention to vacate the premises upon the expiration of an initial lease term shall be void and unenforceable, unless the lease explicitly states that the provision expires upon the expiration of the initial lease term, and that, unless the tenant agrees to sign a renewal lease of other than month-to-month, the tenant thereafter has the right to vacate the premises upon a 30-day notice for so long as the tenant remains a tenant from month-to-month.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 533; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-210, § 2(d), 63 DCR 15302.)
DC Code § 42-3505.54 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 42-3505.54. (Perm). Notice of tenant's intent to vacate after the expiration of the signed lease term, renewal or extension term

(a) A residential tenancy from month-to-month may be terminated by a 30-day notice in writing only from the tenant to the housing provider of the tenant's intention to quit. The notice shall expire on the first day of the first month at least 30 days after the date of the notice. (b) A housing provider shall not place or cause to be placed in a residential lease or rental agreement a requirement that the tenant provide more than a 30-day notice to the housing provider of the tenant's intention to vacate the premises, unless the lease or agreement also requires the housing provider to provide the tenant with a written notice of any rent increase that is at least 15 days more than that time period.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 534; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-210, § 2(d), 63 DCR 15302.)
DC Code § 42-3509.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 42-3509.04. (Perm). Service

(a) Unless otherwise provided by Rental Housing Commission regulations, any information or document required to be served upon any person shall be served upon that person, or the representative designated by that person or by the law to receive service of the documents. When a party has appeared through a representative of record, service shall be made upon that representative. Service upon a person may be completed by any of the following ways: (1) By handing the document to the person, by leaving it at the person’s place of business with some responsible person in charge, or by leaving it at the person’s usual place of residence with a person of suitable age and discretion; (2) By telegram, when the content of the information or document is given to a telegraph company properly addressed and prepaid; (3) By mail or deposit with the United States Postal Service properly stamped and addressed; or (4) By any other means that is in conformity with an order of the Rental Housing Commission or the Rent Administrator in any proceeding. (b) No rent increases, whether under this chapter, the Rental Accommodations Act of 1975, the Rental Housing Act of 1977, the Rental Housing Act of 1980, or any administrative decisions issued under these acts, shall be effective until the first day on which rent is normally paid occurring more than 30 days after notice of the increase is given to the tenant.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 904, 32 DCR 3089.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2594. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3502.08, § 42-3502.09, and § 42-3502.16. Cross References Rental Accommodations Act of 1975, and the Rental Housing Acts of 1977 and 1980, definitions, see § 42-3501.03. Rent increases above base rent, notice of increase in compliance with this section, see § 42-3502.08. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3509.01.
DC Code § 29-405.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 29-405.01. (Perm). Annual and regular meetings

(a) A membership corporation shall hold a meeting of members annually at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the articles of incorporation or bylaws. (b) A membership corporation may hold regular meetings on a regional or other basis at times stated in or fixed in accordance with the articles of incorporation or bylaws. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this section, annual and regular meetings of the members may be held in or outside of the District at the place stated in or fixed in accordance with the articles of incorporation or bylaws. If no place is stated in or fixed in accordance with the articles or bylaws, annual and regular meetings shall be held at the nonprofit corporation’s principal office. (d) The failure to hold an annual or regular meeting at the time stated in or fixed in accordance with the articles of incorporation or bylaws shall not affect the validity of any corporate action. (e) The articles of incorporation or bylaws may provide that an annual or regular meeting of members does not need to be held at a geographic location if the meeting is held by means of the Internet or other electronic communications technology in a fashion pursuant to which the members have the opportunity to read or hear the proceedings substantially concurrently with their occurrence, vote on matters submitted to the members, pose questions, and make comments.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-401.50.
DC Code § 29-910 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 29-910. (Perm). Meetings; regular and special

Regular meetings of members shall be held as prescribed in the bylaws, but shall be held at least once a year. Special meetings may be demanded by a majority vote of the directors or by written petition of at least 10% of the membership, in which case it shall be the duty of the secretary to call such meeting to take place within 30 days after the demand. Regular or special meetings, including meetings by units as hereinafter provided, may be held inside or outside the District as the articles may prescribe. If authorized by the articles or bylaws, members may participate in regular and special meetings of members remotely in accordance with § 29-305.09.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(i)(4), 59 DCR 13171.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 29-910. 1981 Ed., § 29-1110. 1973 Ed., § 29-810. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 added the last sentence. Editor's Notes Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 4-754.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 4-754.12. (Perm). Additional rights for clients in temporary shelter or traditional housing

Clients residing in temporary shelter or traditional housing shall have the right to: (1) Receive visitors in designated areas of the shelter or housing premises during reasonable hours and under such reasonable conditions as specified in the provider’s Program Rules established pursuant to § 4-754.32; (2) Leave and return to the shelter or housing premises within reasonable hours as specified by the Program Rules established pursuant to § 4-754.32; (3) Reasonable prior notice specifying the date and time of any inspections of a client’s living quarters and of the provider staff member authorized to perform the inspection, except when, in the opinion of the provider’s executive or program director, there is reasonable cause to believe that the client is in possession of a substance or object that poses an imminent threat to the health and safety of the client or any other person on the provider’s premises and such reasonable cause is documented in the client’s record; (4) Be present or have an adult member of the family present at the time of any inspection unless, in the opinion of the provider’s executive or program director, there is reasonable cause to believe that the client is in possession of a substance or object that poses an imminent threat to the health and safety of the client or any other person on the provider’s premises and such reasonable cause is documented in the client’s record; (5) Reasonable privacy in caring for personal needs and in maintaining personal living quarters; and (6) Conduct their own financial affairs, subject to the reasonable requirements of Program Rules established pursuant to § 4-754.32 or to a service plan pursuant to § 4-754.11(12).  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 10, 52 DCR 8113; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(p), 65 DCR 331.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-754.32, § 4-754.41, and § 4-754.52.
DC Code § 16-2303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 16-2303. (Perm). Retention of jurisdiction

For purposes of this subchapter, jurisdiction obtained by the Division in the case of a child shall be retained by it until the child becomes twenty-one years of age, unless jurisdiction is terminated before that time. This section does not affect the jurisdiction of other divisions of the Superior Court or of other courts over offenses committed by a person after he ceases to be a child. If a minor already under the jurisdiction of the Division is convicted in the Criminal Division or another court of a crime committed after he ceases to be a child, the Family Division may, in appropriate cases, terminate its jurisdiction.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 587, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 525, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 121(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-2303. 1973 Ed., § 16-2303. Editor's Notes Appropriations approved: Public Law 104-194, 110 Stat. 2358, the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1997, provided that funds appropriated for expenses under this section for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, shall be available for obligations incurred under the Act in each fiscal year since inception in the fiscal year 1985.
DC Code § 7-2307 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 7-2307. (Perm). Violation of emergency executive order

An emergency executive order issued by the Mayor may provide for a fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation. The Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia or any Assistant Corporation Counsel may bring an action in the name of the District of Columbia against anyone who has violated the provisions of an emergency executive order issued pursuant to this chapter.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-149, § 8, 27 DCR 4886.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1507.
DC Code § 44-1003.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 44-1003.01. (Perm). Grounds for involuntary discharge, transfer, or relocation by facility

(a) Unless a resident and his or her representative consent otherwise, a facility may discharge the resident, transfer the resident to another facility, or relocate the resident from one part or room of the facility to another only: (1) If essential to meet that resident’s documented health-care needs or to be in accordance with his or her prescribed level of care; (2) If essential to safeguard that resident or one or more other residents from physical or emotional injury; (3) On account of nonpayment for his or her maintenance, after reasonable and appropriate notice, except as prohibited by subsection (b) of this section and 42 U.S.C. § 1395 et seq. and 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.; (4) If essential to meet the facility’s reasonable administrative needs and no practicable alternative is available; or (5) If the facility is closing or officially reducing its licensed capacity. (b) No facility that is a District Medicaid provider may discharge, transfer, or relocate a resident on account of his or her conversion from private-pay or Medicare to Medicaid status, or on account of a temporary hospitalization if payment or reimbursement for his or her bed continues to be made available.  (Apr. 18, 1986, D.C. Law 6-108, § 301, 33 DCR 1510; Apr. 29, 2010, D.C. Law 18-145, § 4(b), 57 DCR 1834.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1431. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-504 and § 44-1003.03. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-145, in subsec. (a)(3), substituted “maintenance, after reasonable and appropriate notice,” for “maintenance,”.
DC Code § 2-1555.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 2-1555.07. (Perm). Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; duties and authority

(a) The duties of the Commission shall be as follows: (1) Set the goals and scope of an annual, community-wide needs assessment, which the Office shall conduct, to identify and prioritize needs for out-of-school-time programs and establish targets for out-of-school-time funding. (2)(A) Within 12 months of April 7, 2017, and at least every 3 years thereafter, draft and approve a strategic plan for out-of-school-time programs and funding ("strategic plan") in the District that encourages interagency and community coordination and promotes equitable access for youth and families to high-quality youth development programs. (B) The strategic plan shall draw on the data gathered and analyzed by the Office, including the annual community-wide needs assessment, to identify and resolve gaps in the distribution of out-of-school-time programs and funding, with a particular emphasis on at-risk students, geographic distribution of out-of-school-time programs and funding, and program quality. (3) Review, on a regular basis, the efforts of the Office to fulfill the goals and priorities of the strategic plan. (4) Review, on a regular basis, the efforts of other relevant District agencies to cooperate in achieving the strategic plan, including review of the allocation of out-of-school-time funding in school budgets, to the extent such data is available, and how such allocation aligns with the need. (5) Identify areas for improved collaboration, problem-solving, and cooperation among District agencies regarding out-of-school-time programs and funding. (6) Inform and approve plans for assessing the quality of out-of-school-time programs developed by the Office. (b) The Commission may use the personnel and resources of the Office, as needed, to accomplish its duties.  (May 29, 1996, D.C. Law 21-261, § 8.)
DC Code § 38-781.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 38-781.05. (Perm). Summer school

(a)(1) Each student retained for the failure to meet the promotion criteria specified in the DCMR shall attend the summer school session immediately following the school year in which the student was retained, unless specifically excused by the principal or the Chancellor. (2) A student who attends summer school pursuant to this section shall be reevaluated for promotion if the student: (A) Does not have more than 3 unexcused absences from summer school; and (B) Receives a passing grade in the subject or content area for which the student did not achieve a passing grade during the school year. (3) A student who meets the promotion criteria set forth in the DCMR after the completion of summer school shall be promoted. (b) In addition to those students identified to attend summer school pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, each principal shall provide to the Chancellor before the summer school registration deadline a list of the names of all students who the principal believes could benefit from summer school.  (Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-84, § 206, 61 DCR 178.)
DC Code § 2-1402.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 2-1402.12. (Perm). Exception

(a) It shall not be an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer to observe the conditions of a bona fide seniority system or a bona fide employee benefit system such as retirement, pension or insurance plan which is not a subterfuge to evade the purposes of this chapter, except that no such employee seniority system or benefit plan shall excuse the failure to hire any individual. (b) It shall not be an unlawful discriminatory practice for the District of Columbia to prescribe minimum and maximum age limits for appointment to the police officer and firefighter cadet programs.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title II, § 212, 24 DCR 6038; Mar. 9, 1983, D.C. Law 4-172, § 4(a), 29 DCR 5745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2513. 1973 Ed., § 6-2222.