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DC Code § 8-1778.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter II - Bond Financing|§ 8-1778.31. Bond issuance to private lending institutions

If the Mayor determines that a bond issuance is in the interest of the District and promotes the goal of encouraging the installation of Energy Efficiency Improvements, a bond may be issued to, purchased by, or held by a Private Lending Institution that makes an Energy Efficiency Loan to a property owner. In this event, the proceeds of the bond may be paid directly to the property owner or the contractor installing the Energy Efficiency Improvements and not paid into the National Capital Energy Fund. The amount of the Energy Efficiency Loan shall be determined as provided in subchapter III of this chapter, and the Private Lending Institution shall be an additional party to the Energy Efficiency Loan Agreement. A bond held by a Private Lending Institution may be redeemed or transferred to another holder at the discretion of the Private Lending Institution.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 211; as added Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 102(e), 60 DCR 1300.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1778.01 and § 8-1778.41. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-262 added this section.
DC Code § 8-1778.43 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter III - Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund and Energy Efficiency Loan Program|§ 8-1778.43. Approval of application

(a) The administrator shall review the property owner’s application and, if it finds that the application satisfies all requirements, shall enter into a loan, or other, agreement with the property owner. (b) The property owner may request in the loan application that the Energy Efficiency Loan include an amount equal to all or part of the cost of the Energy Efficiency Audit. If the amount requested is reasonable, the administrator shall include the amount in the Energy Efficiency Loan. (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, before entering into an Energy Efficiency Loan with a property owner, the administrator shall verify, based upon information provided in the property owner's application, that the value of the savings from the installation of the Energy Efficiency Improvements is reasonably expected to exceed the amount of the principal of, and interest on, the Energy Efficiency Loan, including any cost of the Energy Efficiency Audit included pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. (2) A property owner's application may be approved at the discretion of the administrator even when the value of the savings from the installation of the Energy Efficiency Improvements is not expected to exceed the amount of the principal of, and interest on, the Energy Efficiency Loan, if: (A) The property owner has consented; (B) The project meets high standards of energy efficiency or water efficiency or stormwater retention; and (C) The project contributes to the public purpose declared in § 8-1778.02.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 303, 57 DCR 3406; Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 102(h), 60 DCR 1300; Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 605(b)(3), 65 DCR 7159.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1778.42 and § 47-895.31. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-262 substituted “an Energy Efficiency Loan Agreement with a property owner, the administrator shall verify, based upon information provided in the property owner’s application, that the value of the savings from” for “a loan, or other, agreement with a property owner, the administrator shall verify, based upon information provided in the property owner’s application, that the value of the energy saved by” in (c). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 204 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851). Temporary Legislation Section 204 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 204. Approval of application. The administrator shall review the property owner’s application and, if it finds that the application satisfies all requirements, shall enter into a loan, or other, agreement with the property owner. Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 8-1778.45 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter III - Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund and Energy Efficiency Loan Program|§ 8-1778.45. Authority to retain administrator

(a) The Mayor may contract with an administrator to administer the Energy Efficiency Loan program created by this subchapter. (b) Chapter 3A of Title 2 [§ 2-351.01 et seq.] shall not apply to the contract authorized by subsection (a) of this section.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 305, 57 DCR 3406; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 224(b), 59 DCR 6190; Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 102(i), 60 DCR 1300; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6023, 63 DCR 10775.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1778.01. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “Chapter 3A of Title 2” for “§ 2-301.01 et seq.” in (b). The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-262 rewrote (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 206 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851). Temporary Legislation Section 206 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 206. Authority to retain administrator. “(a) The Mayor may contract with an administrator to administer the energy efficiency loan program created by this title. “(b) The District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985, effective February 21, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-85; D.C. Official Code § 2-301.01 et seq.), shall not apply to the contract authorized by subsection (a) of this section until 3 years after the effective date of this act. Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 8-1778.47 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter III - Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund and Energy Efficiency Loan Program|§ 8-1778.47. Workforce development and employment plan

In an effort to maximize employment opportunities to District residents, the Mayor shall establish a workforce development and employment plan that shall incorporate the first source hiring requirements of § 2-219.03, with priority given to employment of: (1) Residents of economically distressed neighborhoods; (2) Low-income individuals; and (3) Unemployed and underemployed residents.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 307, 57 DCR 3406.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 208 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851). Temporary Legislation Section 208 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 208. Workforce development and employment plan; Qualified Apprenticeship Programs. “In an effort to maximize employment opportunities to District residents, the Mayor shall: “(1) Establish a workforce development and employment plan, which shall incorporate the District’s first source agreement hiring requirement, with priority given to employment of: “(A) Residents of economically distressed neighborhoods; “(B) Low-income individuals; and “(C) Unemployed and underemployed residents; and “(2) Leverage Qualified Apprenticeship Programs to train individuals for advancement to living wage career path employment.” Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 8-1778.48 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter III - Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund and Energy Efficiency Loan Program|§ 8-1778.48. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 308, 57 DCR 3406.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1778.01. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 209 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851). Temporary Legislation Section 209 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 209. Rules. The Mayor, pursuant to Title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), may issue rules to implement the provisions of this act.” Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority—Energy Efficiency Financing Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-118, July 16, 2010 ( 57 DCR 6212).
DC Code § 8-1802 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1802. Animal Care and Control Agency

(a) The Mayor may contract, either by negotiation or competitive bid, with a District of Columbia humane organization to serve as the Animal Care and Control Agency. The Mayor may delegate all or part of his authority under this subchapter, including the issuance of notices of violations, to the Animal Care and Control Agency. (b) The Animal Care and Control Agency shall: (1) Pursuant to this subchapter, issue fines and citations for violations and deliver all fees collected to the Mayor. (2) Allow the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to inspect the Animal Care and Control Agency to determine compliance with District laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations; (3) Ensure that all contractually required records are accurate, easily accessible, and available at all times; (4) Immediately inform the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee of any significant changes in its operations or leadership; (5) Respond to all animal calls and emergencies in the District; and (6) Perform any other duties the Mayor designates that are consistent with the provisions of this subchapter. (c) The Animal Care and Control Agency shall promote: (1) The reduction of euthanasia of animals for which medical treatment or adoption is possible; and (2) The utilization of trap, spay or neuter, and return practices as a means of controlling the feral cat population; provided, that all efforts shall be made to adopt out a trapped, tamable kitten.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 3, 26 DCR 765; Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-97, § 2(a), 27 DCR 3523; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 104(b), 55 DCR 9186; Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(b), 64 DCR 11682.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1002. 1973 Ed., § 6-2402. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-2001 and § 8-2201. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-281, in the section heading and subsec. (a), substituted “Animal Care and Control Agency” for “Animal Control Agency”; rewrote subsec. (b) which read: “The Animal Control Agency shall deliver all fees collected under this chapter to the Mayor.”; and added subsec. (c) Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983, as amended by Mayor’s Order 86-64, April 22, 1986 Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 3-30, The Animal Control Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 2009-38, March 23, 2009 ( 56 DCR 6774)
DC Code § 8-1803 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1803. Vaccinations

(a) An owner who has a dog over the age of 4 months shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies and distemper. Pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor, an owner of a cat over the age of 4 months shall have that cat vaccinated against rabies. (b) The Mayor shall provide a free rabies vaccination clinic at least annually.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 4, 26 DCR 765; Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-199, § 4(a), 30 DCR 119; Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(c), 64 DCR 11682.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1003. 1973 Ed., § 6-2403. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under Law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983.
DC Code § 8-1804.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1804.01. Animal hobby permit

(a) No person shall own or keep 7 or more animals, larger than a guinea pig and over the age of 4 months, without obtaining an animal hobby permit; provided, that this section shall not apply to a licensed pet shop, licensed veterinary hospital, circus or traveling exhibition. (b) An owner of 7 or more animals shall before July 1st of each year or within 10 days of acquiring 7 or more animals obtain the permit required by this section. (c) An owner applying for an animal hobby permit shall fully describe the kind and number of animals to be maintained and the premises where the animals are to be kept. (d) No animal hobby permit shall be issued to: (1) An owner unless the owner has obtained the necessary animal licenses as required by law; (2) An owner who maintains animals for commercial purposes. For purposes of this section, “commercial purposes” shall not include the sale of offspring if such sales are occasional and are not the primary purpose for maintaining the animals. (e) The Mayor shall collect the fees and issue the permits as provided in this section. (f) A holder of an animal hobby permit shall provide his or her animals with adequate care, adequate feed, adequate shelter, adequate space, adequate water, and appropriate veterinary care. (g) A holder of an animal hobby permit shall not permit objectionable odors or noises to disturb the comfort or quiet of any neighborhood. A holder of an animal hobby permit shall not permit a [an] animal to commit a nuisance on public space or property owned by others. (h) The Mayor may revoke an animal hobby permit for failure to comply with the provisions of this section.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 10, 26 DCR 765; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 104(f), 55 DCR 9186; redesignated as § 5a, Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(e)-(f), 64 DCR 11682 .)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 8-1809 1981 Ed., § 6-1009. 1973 Ed., § 6-2409. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1805. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-281, in subsecs. (a) and (b), substituted “7 or more” for “5 or more”; and rewrote subsec. (d)(1), which had read as follows: “(1) A dog owner unless the owner has obtained a license for each dog as provided in § 8-1804;”. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(f) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(j) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983, as amended by Mayor’s Order 86-64, April 22, 1986.
DC Code § 8-1805 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1805. Impoundment

(a) The Mayor shall impound any dogs, cats, rabbits, or ferrets, the combination of which exceeds 4 animals, or any dogs, cats, rabbits, or ferrets beyond the number authorized in an animal hobby permit issued pursuant § 8-1804.01. (b) Upon impounding an animal, the Mayor shall make a prompt and reasonable attempt to locate and notify the owner of the impounded animal, including scanning the animal for a microchip. (c) The Mayor may dispose of any wild, sick, or badly injured animal upon its impoundment. (d) The Mayor shall provide appropriate vaccinations for each animal upon its impoundment. (e) The Mayor shall provide appropriate veterinary services for each dog wearing a valid license upon its impoundment. (f) The Mayor shall deem abandoned any animal impounded and not redeemed by its owner within 7 days of impoundment if such animal is wearing identification. If notice is given under subsection (b) of this section, the owner has 7 days from the date of the notice to claim the animal. Any animal impounded not wearing identification shall be deemed abandoned if not redeemed by its owner within 5 days of impoundment. An animal deemed abandoned shall become the property of the District of Columbia and may be adopted or disposed of in a humane manner. (g)(1) The Mayor shall not release an animal unless it has received a rabies vaccination in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's rabies vaccination schedule. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to puppies or kittens under 4 months of age. (h) The Mayor shall not release a sick or dangerous animal to anyone other than a licensed veterinarian until reasonably satisfied that it is safe to do so. (i) The Mayor shall adopt rules for disposing of animals impounded under this section in accordance with § 2-505.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 6, 26 DCR 765; Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-97, § 2(b), 27 DCR 3523; Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-236, § 2(b), 40 DCR 614; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 104(d), 55 DCR 9186; Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(g), 64 DCR 11682.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1005. 1973 Ed., § 6-2405. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1806. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-281 rewrote subsec. (a); and, in subsec. (b), substituted “impounded animal, including scanning the animal for a microchip” for “impounded animal”. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “(a) The Mayor may impound any animal at large or any dangerous animal.” Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(g) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(g) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under Law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983.
DC Code § 8-1806 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1806. Release to owner

(a) The Mayor shall not release a dog to its owner unless the owner has obtained a license as provided in § 8-1804. (b) An owner of an animal that is impounded shall pay the following: (1) An impoundment fee of $15 for animals certified by a licensed veterinarian as either spayed or neutered or incapable of enduring spaying or neutering; (2) An impoundment fee of $15 for unneutered and unspayed animals, provided the owner agrees to have the animal sterilized and prepays the cost of the surgery; (3) An impoundment fee of $75 for dogs and $50 for all other animals that have not been spayed or neutered, where the owner does not utilize the option in paragraph (2) of this subsection; (4) A boarding fee of $5 for each night after the 1st night; (5) The cost of veterinary services, including vaccinations, provided by the Mayor; and (6) Any outstanding fines. (c) The Mayor shall issue a notice of violation to an owner of an animal impounded under § 8-1805 except that this subsection shall not apply the 1st time an owner has an animal impounded.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 7, 26 DCR 765; Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-236, § 2(c), 40 DCR 614; Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(h), 64 DCR 11682.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1006. 1973 Ed., § 6-2406. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(h) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).
DC Code § 8-1807 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1807. Adoption

(a) The Mayor shall not release a dog for adoption unless the person adopting the dog obtains a license as provided in § 8-1804. (b)(1) The Mayor shall not release a female animal over the age of 6 months for adoption unless: (A) The animal has been spayed; and (B) The person adopting the animal has paid the expense of spaying. (2) The Mayor shall not release a female animal under the age of 6 months for adoption unless the person adopting the animal has paid the expense of spaying the animal. The person adopting the animal shall have it spayed before it becomes 6 months of age. (3) The Mayor shall not release a male animal over the age of 10 months for adoption unless: (A) The animal has been neutered; and (B) The person adopting the animal has paid the expense of neutering. (4) The Mayor shall not release a male animal under the age of 10 months for adoption unless the person adopting the animal has paid the expense of neutering the animal. The person adopting the animal shall have it neutered before it becomes 10 months of age. (5) The Mayor shall refund any money collected for the purpose of spaying or neutering an animal upon proof that the animal has been spayed or neutered by a private veterinarian.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 8, 26 DCR 765; Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-97, § 2(c), 27 DCR 3523.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1007. 1973 Ed., § 6-2407. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under Law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983.
DC Code § 8-1808.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1808.01. Dog parks. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 8-1810.02.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 9a; as added Dec. 10, 2005, D.C. Law 16-40, § 2(c), 52 DCR 9087.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) redesignation of this section, see § 2(j) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(i) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 3-30, the Animal Control Act of 1979, as amended by D.C. Law 16-40, the Dog Park Establishment Act of 2005, see Mayor’s Order 2007-53, February 7, 2007 ( 54 DCR 2428).