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DC Code § 7-503.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living|§ 7-503.02. Director

(a) The Department shall be headed by a Director ("Director"), who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, from a list of not more than 3 names submitted to the Mayor by the Commission. (b) The Director shall be devoted full time to the duties of the office. (c) The Director shall be in the Executive Service. (d) The Director shall have such staff as is approved in the current District government budget and federal grants, plus any temporary staff .  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 302, 22 DCR 2457; Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 3205(t), 25 DCR 5740; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(d), 66 DCR 1721.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2212. 1973 Ed., § 6-1712. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-636.02 and § 7-701.01. Cross References Effective date provisions, see § 1-636.02. References in Text “GS-15, Step 1,” referred to in the second sentence, is contained in the General Schedule, which is set out following § 5332 of Title 5, United States Code. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 7-218, the “District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-86, April 28, 1989.
DC Code § 7-503.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living|§ 7-503.04. Impact statements

All heads of departments and agencies of the District government are required at least 30 days prior to implementation of any proposed policies or programs that will have a major impact on the aged to submit such proposals to the Director for comment. If the impact of the proposal is determined by the Director to be adverse, he shall file a statement of this finding with the Mayor, the Commission, and the Council of the District of Columbia, as well as the originating department or agency.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 304, 22 DCR 2459.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2214. 1973 Ed., § 6-1714.
DC Code § 7-503.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living|§ 7-503.05. Standards for grant and contract awards

After consultation with the Commission on Aging established by § 7-504.01 the Director shall develop and publish the standards that the Department will use in making decisions on the award of grants and contracts.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 305, 22 DCR 2459; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(f), 66 DCR 1721.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2215. 1973 Ed., § 6-1715.
DC Code § 7-503.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living|§ 7-503.06. Transfer of funds and positions from Division of Services to the Aging

The Division of Services to the Aging presently located within the Department of Human Resources, and all positions and unexpended funds presently allocated to this Division are hereby transferred to the Department created under § 7-503.01.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 306, 22 DCR 2459; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(g), 66 DCR 1721.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2216. 1973 Ed., § 6-1716.
DC Code § 7-503.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living|§ 7-503.07. Senior Strategic Plan. [Not Funded]

Not Funded.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 307; as added Mar. 28, 2019, D.C. Law 22-267, § 2, 66 DCR 1428; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 5132, 66 DCR 8621.)  Applicability Section 7068 of D.C. Law 23-149 added section 3a to D.C. Law 22-267 providing that the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-267 is subject to the inclusion of the law's fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore the creation of this section has not been implemented.  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5132 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 § 5132 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 7-503.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living|§ 7-503.08. Transfer of functions and duties from the Department of Human Services

All positions, personnel, property, records, equipment, and unexpended balances available or to be made available of appropriations, allocations, and other funds of the Department of Human Services dedicated to the implementation of Chapter 19 of this title are hereby transferred to the Department of Aging and Community Living.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 308; as added Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 5033, 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5033 of the 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) creation of this section, see § 5033 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 7-503.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living|§ 7-503.09. LGBTQ seniors and seniors with HIV

(a) For the purposes of administering the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, approved July 14, 1965 (Pub. L. No. 89-73; 79 Stat. 218), the Department shall interpret the term "greatest social need," as defined in section 102(24) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, approved September 30, 1992 (106 Stat. 1199; 42 U.S.C. § 3002(24)), to include LGBTQ seniors and seniors with HIV. (b) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this section. The rules shall be promulgated within 210 days of December 23, 2020. (c) For purposes of this section, the term: (1) "HIV" means the human immunodeficiency virus. (2) "LGBTQ" means an individual who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, is questioning or exploring their sexuality or sexual identity, or is concerned about applying a social label to themselves related to their sexuality or sexual identity, and who is a resident of the District of Columbia. (3) "Senior" means an individual who is 60 years of age or older.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 309; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-154, § 2, 67 DCR 13244.)
DC Code § 7-504.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.01. Establishment

There is hereby established a Commission on Aging to advise the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Aging and Community Living, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the public concerning the views and needs of the aged in the District of Columbia.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 401, 22 DCR 2460; Oct. 17, 1981, D.C. Law 4-42, § 9(b)(2), 28 DCR 3425; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(h), 66 DCR 1721.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2221. 1973 Ed., § 6-1721. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-502.01 and § 7-503.05.
DC Code § 7-504.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.02. Membership of Commission

The Commission shall consist of 15 public (voting) members appointed by the Mayor. At least one-half of the membership of the Commission shall consist of actual consumers of services under this program, including low income and minority older persons, at least in proportion to the number of minority older persons in the District of Columbia. There shall also be the following ex officio members: the Directors of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Recreation, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Employment Services, the Public Library, the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (or the Director or Chief of such successor agencies), and a member of the Council of the District of Columbia.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 402, 22 DCR 2460; June 12, 1999, D.C. Law 12-285, § 4(i), 46 DCR 1355.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2222. 1973 Ed., § 6-1722. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 4(i) of the Confirmation Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-25, March 15, 1999, 46 DCR 2971). For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(i) of the Confirmation Act Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-92, June 4, 1999, 46 DCR 5330).
DC Code § 7-504.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.03. Qualifications

Members shall be appointed with due consideration for fair geographical distribution, representation from organizations of older persons, public and voluntary agencies concerned with the aged, and members of the general public who have given evidence of particular dedication to and understanding of the needs of the aged. At least 8 members shall be 60 years of age or over, and all must be residents of the District of Columbia.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 403, 22 DCR 2460.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2223. 1973 Ed., § 6-1723.
DC Code § 7-504.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.04. Term of office

Members of the Commission shall serve terms not to exceed 3 years, which shall regularly commence on October 29th in the year of appointment and expire on October 28th 3 years later. The terms shall be staggered so that 5 terms expire each year on October 28th. Members may be reappointed but may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 404, 22 DCR 2461; Mar. 10, 1982, D.C. Law 4-73, § 4(c), 28 DCR 5276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2224. 1973 Ed., § 6-1724.
DC Code § 7-504.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.05. Appointments to vacancies

When a vacancy develops on the Commission, the Mayor may appoint a successor to fill the unexpired portion of a term.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 405, 22 DCR 2461; Sept. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-152, § 2, 35 DCR 5704; Oct. 14, 1999, D.C. Law 13-49, § 5, 46 DCR 5153.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2225. 1973 Ed., § 6-1725. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-49 rewrote this section, which previously read: “When a vacancy develops on the Commission, the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia may appoint a successor to fill the unexpired portion of the term. A member may continue to serve beyond the expiration date of the member’s term until a successor is duly qualified. If within 30 calendar days of development of a vacancy on the Commission the Mayor fails to transmit to the Council of the District of Columbia a nomination for that vacancy, the Council of the District of Columbia may make the appointment. If within 60 calendar days of submission of a nomination for the Commission the Council of the District of Columbia fails to act, the nomination shall be deemed confirmed.”
DC Code § 7-504.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.06. Rules of procedure

The Commission shall develop its own rules of procedure, except they shall provide that the Commission shall meet at least every other month.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 406, 22 DCR 2461.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2226. 1973 Ed., § 6-1726.
DC Code § 7-504.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.07. Chairperson

The Commission shall select its own Chairperson, by vote.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 407, 22 DCR 2461.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2227. 1973 Ed., § 6-1727.
DC Code § 7-504.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.08. Compensation; expenses

All members shall serve without compensation, but expenses incurred by the Commission as a whole, or by its individual members, when duly authorized, will become an obligation against appropriate District government and federal funds designated for that purpose.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 408, 22 DCR 2462.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2228. 1973 Ed., § 6-1728.
DC Code § 7-504.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.09. Staff; technical assistance

Necessary staff services shall be supplied in accordance with positions and funding approved in the current District government budget. In addition, the Director of the Department of Aging and Community Living shall provide information and technical assistance as required under § 7-503.03.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 409, 22 DCR 2462; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(i), 66 DCR 1721.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2229. 1973 Ed., § 6-1729.
DC Code § 7-504.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens|Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging|Part D - Commission on Aging|§ 7-504.10. Duties

The Commission on Aging shall: (1) Serve as an advocate for older persons in the District of Columbia; (2) Review and submit to the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the Department of Aging and Community Living, an annual report including comments on the analysis of the needs of the aged in the District of Columbia made in the report of the Director; (3) Advise the Director on cooperation with federal, state, and private agencies concerned with activities pertaining to the aged; (4) Review and comment on the annual state plan required under the Older Americans Act. The statement of the Commission shall be transmitted to the Department of Health and Human Services with the plan; (5) Develop a list of not more than 3 persons the Commission recommends for the position of Director of the Department of Aging and Community Living, whenever that position is vacant, and submit that list to the Mayor; (6) Conduct or participate in public hearings and other forums to determine views of older persons and other members of the public on matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of the aged in the District of Columbia; (7) Bring to the attention of the Mayor and the Department of Aging and Community Living cases of neglect and abuse of the aged and incidents of bias against the aged in the administration of the laws of the District of Columbia; (8) Review and comment on the Director’s review of proposed District and federal legislation, regulations, policies and programs, and comment on the Director’s policy recommendations on issues affecting the health, safety, and welfare of the aged; (9) Provide a continuing review of the activities of the Department of Aging and Community Living and issue reports thereon at least annually.  (Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 410, 22 DCR 2462; Sept. 14, 1976, D.C. Law 1-83, § 3, 23 DCR 2462; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(j), 66 DCR 1721.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2230. 1973 Ed., § 6-1730. References in Text The “Older Americans Act,” referred to in paragraph (4), is codified at 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq.
DC Code § 7-1803.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 18 - Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement|Subchapter I - Establishment of Reserve Fund by Tobacco Product Manufacturers Not Participating in the Master Settlement Agreement|Part B - Manufacturer’s Reserve Funds Procedure|§ 7-1803.01. Findings and purpose

The Council finds that violations of part A of this subchapter threaten the integrity of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, as defined in § 7-1801.01, the fiscal soundness of the District, and the public health and that enacting the procedural enhancements set forth in this part will aid in the enforcement of part A of this subchapter and thereby safeguard the Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the District, and the public health.  (Apr. 22, 2004, D.C. Law 15-150, § 2, 51 DCR 2809.)
DC Code § 7-1803.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 18 - Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement|Subchapter I - Establishment of Reserve Fund by Tobacco Product Manufacturers Not Participating in the Master Settlement Agreement|Part B - Manufacturer’s Reserve Funds Procedure|§ 7-1803.02. Definitions

For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Brand Family” means all styles of cigarettes sold under the same trademark and differentiated from one another by additional modifiers or descriptors, including “menthol,” “lights,” “kings,” and “100s,” and includes any brand name (alone or in conjunction with any other word), trademark, logo, symbol, motto, selling message, recognizable pattern of colors, or any other indicia of product identification identical or similar to, or identifiable with, a previously known brand of cigarettes. (2) “Cigarette” has the same meaning as in § 7-1801.01(4). (3) “Master Settlement Agreement” has the same meaning as in § 7-1801.01(5). (4) “Non-participating Manufacturer” means any Tobacco Product Manufacturer that is not a Participating Manufacturer. (5) “Participating Manufacturer” has the meaning given that term in Section II(jj) of the Master Settlement Agreement and all amendments to it. (6) “Qualified Escrow Fund” has the same meaning as that term is defined in § 7-1801.01(6). (7) “Tobacco Product Manufacturer” has the same meaning as that term is defined in § 7-1801.01(9). (8) “Units Sold” has the same meaning as that term is defined in § 7-1801.01(10). (9) “Wholesaler” means a wholesaler licensed under § 47-2404(b)(1).  (Apr. 22, 2004, D.C. Law 15-150, § 3, 51 DCR 2809.)
DC Code § 7-1803.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 18 - Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement|Subchapter I - Establishment of Reserve Fund by Tobacco Product Manufacturers Not Participating in the Master Settlement Agreement|Part B - Manufacturer’s Reserve Funds Procedure|§ 7-1803.04. Agent for service of process

(a)(1) Any non-resident or foreign Non-Participating Manufacturer that has not registered to do business in the District as a foreign corporation or business entity shall, prior to having its Brand Families included or retained in the Directory, appoint and continually engage without interruption the services of an agent in the District to act as agent for the service of process on whom all process, and any action or proceeding against it concerning or arising out of the enforcement of this part or part A of this subchapter, may be served in any manner authorized by law and which shall constitute legal and valid service of process on the Non-Participating Manufacturer. (2) The Non-Participating Manufacturer shall provide the name, address, phone number, and proof of the appointment and availability of the agent to, and to the satisfaction of, the Mayor. (b)(1) The Non-Participating Manufacturer shall provide notice to the Mayor 30 calendar days prior to termination of the authority of an agent and shall further provide proof, to the satisfaction of the Mayor, of the appointment of a new agent no less than 5 calendar days prior to the termination of an existing agent appointment. (2) If an agent terminates an agency appointment, the Non-Participating Manufacturer shall notify the Mayor of the termination within 5 calendar days and shall include proof, to the satisfaction of the Mayor, of the appointment of a new agent.  (Apr. 22, 2004, D.C. Law 15-150, § 5, 51 DCR 2809.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1803.03.
DC Code § 7-1803.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 18 - Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement|Subchapter I - Establishment of Reserve Fund by Tobacco Product Manufacturers Not Participating in the Master Settlement Agreement|Part B - Manufacturer’s Reserve Funds Procedure|§ 7-1803.06. Penalties and other remedies

(a)(1) In addition to, or in lieu of, any other civil or criminal remedy provided by law, upon a determination that any person has violated § 7-1803.03(c) or any regulation adopted pursuant to this part, the Mayor may revoke or suspend the license of the Wholesaler in the manner provided by § 47-2404(f). (2) Each stamp affixed and each sale or offer to sell cigarettes in violation of § 7-1803.03(c) shall constitute a separate violation. Pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2, the Mayor may also impose a civil fine in an amount not to exceed the greater of 500% of the retail value of the cigarettes or $5,000 for any violation of § 7-1803.03(c) or any regulations adopted pursuant to this part. (b) Any cigarettes that have been sold, offered for sale, or possessed for sale, in the District, or imported for personal consumption in the District, in violation of § 7-1803.03(c) shall be deemed contraband under § 47-2405(b) and the cigarettes shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture as provided in § 47-2409; provided, that all such cigarettes so seized and forfeited shall be destroyed and not resold. (c) The Corporation Counsel, on behalf of the District, may seek an injunction to restrain a threatened or actual violation of § 7-1803.03(c), § 7-1803.05(a), or § 7-1803.05(d) by a Wholesaler and compel the Wholesaler to comply with the subsections. (d)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to: (A) Sell or distribute cigarettes, or (B) Acquire, hold, own, possess, transport, import, or cause to be imported cigarettes that the person knows or should know are intended for distribution or sale in the District in violation of § 7-1803.03(c). (2) A violation of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. Prosecutions for violations of this subsection shall be brought in Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District by the Corporation Counsel.  (Apr. 22, 2004, D.C. Law 15-150, § 7, 51 DCR 2809.)