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DC Code § 3-413.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 4 - Board of Funeral Directors|§ 3-413.01. Disputes

Disputes concerning the rights to the control or the disposition of the remains of a deceased person shall be resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction. In resolving a dispute, the court shall consider the following factors: (1) The reasonableness, practicality, and resources available for payment for the proposed arrangements and final disposition; (2) The degree of the personal relationship between the decedent and each of the persons in the same degree of relationship to the decedent; (3) The expressed wishes and directions of the decedent and the extent to which the decedent has provided resources for the purpose of carrying out those wishes or directions; and (4) The degree to which the arrangements and final disposition will allow for participation by all who wish to pay respect to the decedent.  (May 22, 1984, D.C. Law 5-84, § 14a; as added Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 902(b), 48 DCR 6981.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of Funeral Services Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-8, March 2, 2001, 48 DCR 2487). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2(b) of Funeral Services Temporary Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-219, April 3, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 3461).
DC Code § 3-414 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 4 - Board of Funeral Directors|§ 3-414. Services requiring direct supervision by funeral director

The handling, preparation, or embalming of human remains which carried infectious or contagious diseases must at all times be done by a licensed funeral director, or in the case of an apprentice funeral director, under the direct supervision of a licensed funeral director.  (May 22, 1984, D.C. Law 5-84, § 15, 31 DCR 1815.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-2814.
DC Code § 3-415 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 4 - Board of Funeral Directors|§ 3-415. Courtesy cards for funeral directors licensed in Maryland or Virginia

The Mayor shall issue rules and regulations pursuant to § 3-403(i) [repealed] which shall prescribe the terms and conditions under which the District may grant courtesy cards to funeral directors duly licensed in the State of Maryland or the Commonwealth of Virginia. Courtesy cards shall be limited to authorizing a funeral director licensed in either state to enter the District for the purposes of filing the death certificate of a deceased person or transporting human remains to the state where the funeral director is licensed in order to perform funeral services. Courtesy cards shall not permit a funeral director licensed in Maryland or Virginia but not licensed in the District to maintain an office or agent in the District or to advertise in any manner in the District as practicing funeral directing in the District.  (May 22, 1984, D.C. Law 5-84, § 16, 31 DCR 1815.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-2815.
DC Code § 3-416 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 4 - Board of Funeral Directors|§ 3-416. Change of address of licensee

(a) Any person holding a funeral director’s license or an apprentice funeral director’s license shall, within 5 days after any change of business or residence address, notify the Mayor in writing of the change. (b) Any person holding a funeral services establishment license shall, within 5 days after any change of ownership or percentage of ownership, or location of establishment, notify the Mayor in writing of the change.  (May 22, 1984, D.C. Law 5-84, § 17, 31 DCR 1815.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-2816.
DC Code § 3-417 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 4 - Board of Funeral Directors|§ 3-417. Penalties

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or rules or regulations issued pursuant to this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not less than $300 or more than $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both. Each act of unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or the rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infractions shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (May 22, 1984, D.C. Law 5-84, § 18, 31 DCR 1815; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 404, 32 DCR 4450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-2817.
DC Code § 3-418 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 4 - Board of Funeral Directors|§ 3-418. Prosecutions

(a) Prosecution for violation of any provision of this chapter shall be conducted in the name of the District of Columbia in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel or his or her assistant. (b) In order to constitute a violation under this chapter, it shall be necessary to prove in any prosecution or hearing only a single act prohibited by law without proving a general course of conduct.  (May 22, 1984, D.C. Law 5-84, § 19, 31 DCR 1815.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-2818.
DC Code § 3-419 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 4 - Board of Funeral Directors|§ 3-419. Injunctions

Whenever the Mayor finds that any person has engaged in, or is about to engage in, the unlawful practice of funeral directing or apprentice funeral directing, the unlawful operation of a funeral services establishment, or any act which constitutes or will constitute a violation of any provision of this chapter or rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, the Mayor may make application to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an order enjoining unlawful practice or act. Upon a showing by the Mayor that person has engaged in, or is about to engage in, any unlawful practice or act, an injunction, restraining orders, or other orders as may be appropriate may be granted by the Court without bond.  (May 22, 1984, D.C. Law 5-84, § 20, 31 DCR 1815.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-2819. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of § 3-420, see § 2(c) of the Funeral Services Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-445, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9209). Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 5-84, see Mayor’s Order 87-186, August 3, 1987.
DC Code § 3-420 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 4 - Board of Funeral Directors|§ 3-420. Rules

The Mayor may promulgate rules consistent with this chapter.  (May 22, 1984, D.C. Law 5-84, § 22a; as added Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 902(c), 48 DCR 6981.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 3-405, § 3-406, and § 3-407. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(c) of Funeral Services Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-8, March 2, 2001, 48 DCR 2487). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2(c) of Funeral Services Temporary Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-219, April 3, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 3461).
DC Code § 3-421 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 4 - Board of Funeral Directors|§ 3-421. Services requiring immediate supervision by a funeral director

An apprentice funeral director shall not perform the following services unless he or she is under the immediate supervision of a licensed funeral director: (1) The handling, preparation, or embalming of human remains; (2) The removal or transport of human remains; (3) Conducting or directing a funeral; or (4) Advising consumers making arrangements for the care and disposition of human remains, including arrangements made prior to the death of a person.  (May 22, 1984, D.C. Law 5-84, § 22b; as added Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2082(e), 57 DCR 6242.)  Cross References Licensure, non-health related occupations and professions, see § 47-2853.04. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2082(e) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
DC Code § 3-601 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 6 - Combat Sports Commission|§ 3-601. Purpose

It is the purpose of this chapter to create the District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission with the authority to promulgate rules and regulations, to promote the District as a location for boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, and mixed martial arts events, and to regulate boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, and mixed martial arts within the District.  (Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, § 2, 23 DCR 1806; Feb. 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-50, § 3, 22 DCR 5127; Sept. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-169, § 2(a), 35 DCR 5749; Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-228, § 2(a), 66 DCR 200.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-601. 1973 Ed., § 2-1231. Applicability Section 7067 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 that provided that the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-210 is subject to the includsion of the law' fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-228: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(a) of D.C. Law 22-228 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 3-602 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 6 - Combat Sports Commission|§ 3-602. Definitions

For purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Commission" means the District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission established by § 3-604. (2) "Domestic partner" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-701(3). (3) "Kickboxing" means unarmed stand-up combat that combines boxing with different disciplines of the martial arts, including kicking and striking. (4) "Mixed martial arts" means unarmed combat involving the use of a combination of techniques from different disciplines of the martial arts, including grappling, kicking, and striking. (5) "Participant" means a boxer, wrestler, performer of martial arts, performer of mixed martial arts, second, manager, matchmaker, promoter, referee, judge, timekeeper, announcer, usher, ticket seller, advertising and public relations personnel, and other persons, as the Commission may designate, who are involved or connected with, other than as a spectator, a boxing, wrestling, martial arts, or mixed martial arts contest, match, exhibition, or showing, professional as well as amateur, to be held, given, or shown within the District of Columbia. (6) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or club. (7) "Sanctioning body" means the organization providing the rules and regulations governing a bout. (8) "School, college, or university" means every school, college, or university supported in whole or in part from public funds and every other school, college, or university supported in whole or in part by a religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational, or fraternal organization that is not operated for profit and that no part of its net earnings inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. (9) "Unarmed combat" means boxing or any form of competition in which a blow is usually struck that may reasonably be expected to inflict injury.  (Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, § 3, 23 DCR 1806; Feb. 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-50, § 3, 22 DCR 5127; Aug. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-137, § 2(a), 33 DCR 3798; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 9(a), 55 DCR 6758; Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-228, § 2(b), 66 DCR 200.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-602. 1973 Ed., § 2-1232. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-231 added par. (8). Applicability Section 7067 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 that provided that the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-210 is subject to the includsion of the law' fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-228: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 22-228 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 3-603 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 6 - Combat Sports Commission|§ 3-603. Statement of authority

The authority of the Council to establish the District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission is granted in subsections (a) and (b) of § 1-204.04.  (Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, § 4, 23 DCR 1807; Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-228, § 2(c), 66 DCR 200.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-603. 1973 Ed., § 2-1233. Applicability Section 7067 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 that provided that the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-210 is subject to the includsion of the law' fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-228: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 22-228 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 3-604 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 6 - Combat Sports Commission|§ 3-604. Establishment of Commission

(a) There is hereby created the District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission to consist of 5 members nominated by the Mayor and approved by the Council. (b) Other than as provided in subsection (g) of this section, the term of office of a member of the Commission shall be 3 years. (c) Whenever a vacancy on the Commission occurs before the end of a term, the Mayor, with the consent of the Council, may appoint a person to complete the remaining period of that term. (d) A Commission member may be removed by resolution of the Council: (1) For good cause shown; or (2) Upon the written recommendation of the Mayor. (e) The members of the Commission shall be residents of the District of Columbia for the duration of their term. (f) The members of the Commission shall receive compensation pursuant to the provisions of § 1-611.08. (g) The Mayor shall, within 30 days of October 8, 1975, nominate an individual to serve as Chairperson of the Commission for 3 years, and 2 more individuals to serve as members for 2 years, and 1 year respectively. The Council shall confirm or reject these nominees within 90 days of their nomination, or, in the absence of such action, within 90 days, such nominees shall be deemed confirmed. When at least 2 members have been confirmed, the Commission shall be deemed established.  (Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, § 5, 23 DCR 1808; June 9, 1976, D.C. Law 1-66, § 2, 23 DCR 498; Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 3205(mm), 25 DCR 5740; Aug. 7, 1980, D.C. Law 3-81, § 2 (gg), 27 DCR 2632; Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-228, § 2(d), 66 DCR 200.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-604. 1973 Ed., § 2-1234. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-523.01 and § 1-636.02. Cross References Disclosure of financial interests, requirements, see § 1-1106.02. Effective date provisions, see § 1-636.02. Nomination and approval of agency heads, see § 1-523.01. Applicability Section 7067 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 that provided that the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-210 is subject to the includsion of the law' fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-228: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d) of D.C. Law 22-228 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 3-605 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 6 - Combat Sports Commission|§ 3-605. Jurisdiction

(a) The Commission shall have and hereby is vested with the sole direction, management, control, and jurisdiction over all boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, and mixed martial arts contests, matches, exhibitions, and showings, professional as well as amateur, to be conducted, held, given, or shown within the District of Columbia. The Commission is hereby given control, authority, and jurisdiction over all licenses and permits to hold boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, and mixed martial arts contests, matches, and exhibitions for prizes or purses or in which a fee or price in money or value is charged or for which revenue of any type is received, and over all licenses or permits to participants in boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, or mixed martial arts contests, matches or exhibitions; this section shall not be construed, however, to preclude the Commission from differentiating between professional and amateur contests, matches, and exhibitions and charitable and profit-seeking ventures on a reasonable basis. The Commission shall establish the criteria and procedures for the granting of licenses and permits under its jurisdiction and shall promulgate such criteria in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 2. (b) The Commission may exempt schools, colleges, or universities and similar amateur events from any and all of its rules upon proper application by such school, college, or university or by the manager or promoter of such amateur event.  (Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, § 6, 23 DCR 1809; Feb. 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-50, § 3, 22 DCR 5127; Sept. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-169, § 2(b), 35 DCR 5749; Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-228, § 2(e), 66 DCR 200.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-605. 1973 Ed., § 2-1235. Applicability Section 7067 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 that provided that the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-210 is subject to the includsion of the law' fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-228: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(e) of D.C. Law 22-228 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 3-607.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 6 - Combat Sports Commission|§ 3-607.01. District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission Fund ("Fund"), to be administered by the Commission in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) There shall be deposited into the Fund: (1) All receipts collected by the Commission pursuant to § 3-607(b), (c), and (d); and (2) Any fines collected pursuant to § 3-608(c) or (d). (c) Money in the Fund shall be used to carry out the powers of the Commission set forth in § 3-606. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, § 8a; as added Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-228, § 2(h), 66 DCR 200.)  Applicability Section 7067 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 that provided that the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-210 is subject to the includsion of the law' fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-228: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(h) of D.C. Law 22-228 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 3-609 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 6 - Combat Sports Commission|§ 3-609. Liability of Commission members

(a) A member of the Commission shall not knowingly participate in any action of the Commission if such member, or the member’s spouse or domestic partner, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, cousin, nephew or niece, has a financial or business interest in the action. (b) A member shall not be liable in damages or court costs for any action of the Commission performed in good faith.  (Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, § 10, 23 DCR 1818; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 9(b), 55 DCR 6758.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-609. 1973 Ed., § 2-1239. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-231, in subsec. (a), substituted “spouse or domestic partner” for “spouse”.
DC Code § 3-610 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 6 - Combat Sports Commission|§ 3-610. Protective equipment; rules

(a) All contestants competing in any amateur boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, or mixed martial arts match, contest, or exhibition in the District of Columbia shall be properly fitted with and shall at all times during the contest wear protective gear required by the event's sanctioning body. (b) All contestants competing in any amateur boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, mixed martial arts, or other sporting event traditionally utilizing padded gloves shall use thumbless or thumb attached padded gloves approved by the Commission. (c) Every amateur or professional boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts, or mixed martial arts match contest, or exhibition conducted in the District of Columbia shall utilize protective floor padding, and in the case of matches, contests, or exhibitions performed in a ring, padded corner posts and padded ropes approved by the Commission. (d) The Commission is hereby directed and authorized to promulgate any reasonable rule it may deem necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section, including but not limited to the issuance of rules relating to the type and construction of equipment approved for use in an event covered by this section, the inspection of equipment required by this section prior to the holding of a match, contest, or exhibition covered by this section, and the denial, suspension, or revocation of any authority, license, or permit to conduct any event or events covered by this section for reason of noncompliance with the requirements of this section or rules promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the authority of this section.  (Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, § 11; as added Aug. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-137, § 3, 33 DCR 3798; Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-192, § 3, 33 DCR 7836; Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-228, § 2(j), 66 DCR 200.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-610. Applicability Section 7067 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 that provided that the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-210 is subject to the includsion of the law' fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-228: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-228 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(j) of D.C. Law 22-228 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.