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DC Code § 44-1704 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1704. Certificate of registration — Application; issuance

(a) Application for such certificate of registration shall be made upon such form or forms as shall be prescribed by the Council of the District of Columbia, shall be sworn to and shall be filed with the Mayor at least 15 days prior to the time when the certificate of registration applied for shall become effective. Each such application shall contain such information as the Council shall by regulation require. (b) If, while any application is pending, or during the term of any certificate of registration granted thereon, there is any change in fact, policy, or method from the information given in the application, the applicant or registrant shall within 10 days after such change report the same in writing to the Mayor. (c) The Mayor shall issue a certificate of registration within 10 days after the filing of an application therefor; provided, that, whenever in the opinion of the Mayor the application does not disclose sufficient information required by this chapter, or the regulations made pursuant thereto, to be stated in such application, then the applicant shall file in writing, within 48 hours, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, after a demand therefor made by the Mayor, such additional information as may be required by said Mayor; provided further, that the Mayor, for good cause shown by the applicant, may extend the time for filing such additional information; provided further, that the Mayor may withhold the issuance of a certificate of registration until such additional information is furnished. Each certificate of registration shall be valid for such period of time as shall be specified therein.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 280, Pub. L. 85-87, § 5.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-704. 1973 Ed., § 2-2104. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-1703. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(76) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 44-1705 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1705. Solicitor information cards

(a) No individual shall solicit in the District of Columbia unless he exhibits a solicitor information card or a copy thereof, produced and authenticated as provided in regulations made pursuant to this chapter, and reads it to the person solicited, or presents it to said person for his perusal, allowing him sufficient opportunity to read such card before accepting any contribution so solicited. (b) No individual shall solicit in the District of Columbia by printed matter or published article, or over the radio, television, telephone, or telegraph, unless such publicity shall contain the data and information required to be set forth on the solicitor information card; provided, that when any solicitation is made by telephone, the solicitor shall present to each person who consents or indicates a willingness to contribute, prior to accepting a contribution from said person, such solicitor information card or a copy thereof produced and authenticated as provided in regulations made pursuant to this chapter.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 280, Pub. L. 85-87, § 6.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-705. 1973 Ed., § 2-2105. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-1703.
DC Code § 44-1706 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1706. Report of contributions secured

Each registrant shall, within 30 days after the period for which a certificate of registration has been issued, and within 30 days after a demand therefor by the Mayor, file a report with the Mayor, stating the contributions secured as a result of any solicitation authorized by such certificate and in detail all expenses of or connected with such solicitation, and showing exactly for what use and in what manner all such contributions were or are intended to be dispensed or distributed.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 280, Pub. L. 85-87, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-706. 1973 Ed., § 2-2106. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-1703. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 44-1707 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1707. Representations as to finding by Mayor in regard to registration certificate or solicitor card prohibited

No person shall make or cause to be made any representation that the issuance of a certificate of registration or of a solicitor information card is a finding by the Mayor: (1) That the statements contained in the registrant’s application are true and accurate; (2) That the application does not omit a material fact; or (3) That the Mayor has in any way passed upon the merits or given approval to such solicitation.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 281, Pub. L. 85-87, § 8.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-707. 1973 Ed., § 2-2107. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 44-1708 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1708. Compensation for telephone solicitation prohibited

No person shall for pecuniary compensation or consideration conduct or make any solicitation by telephone for or on behalf of any actual or purported charitable use, purpose, association, corporation, or institution.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 281, Pub. L. 85-87, § 9.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-708. 1973 Ed., § 2-2108. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-1703.
DC Code § 44-1709 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1709. Advisory committee

The Mayor may appoint an advisory committee to advise the Mayor in respect to any matter related to the enforcement of this chapter, and the members thereof shall serve without compensation. Such committee shall consist of not less than 5 nor more than 9 members, whose terms shall be fixed by the Mayor. The Mayor is authorized to assign an employee of the District of Columbia to serve as secretary for the committee.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 281, Pub. L. 85-87, § 10.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-709. 1973 Ed., § 2-2109. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 44-1710 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1710. Regulations

The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to promulgate regulations to carry out the purposes of this chapter; provided, that no such regulation shall be put in effect until after a public hearing has been held thereon.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 281, Pub. L. 85-87, § 11.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-710. 1973 Ed., § 2-2110. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(77) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 44-1711 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1711. Registered solicitor’s use of name of other person; publication of names of contributors

(a) No person who is required to obtain a certificate of registration under this chapter shall, for the purpose of soliciting contributions, use the name of any other person, except that of an officer, director, or trustee of the organization for which contributions are solicited, without the written consent of such other person. (b) A person shall be deemed to have used the name of another person for the purpose of soliciting contributions if such latter person’s name is listed on any stationery, advertisement, brochure, or correspondence in or by which a contribution is solicited by or on behalf of a charitable organization or his name is listed or referred to in connection with a request for a contribution as one who has contributed to, sponsored, or endorsed the charitable organization or its activities. (c) Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the publication of names of contributors without their written consents, in an annual or other periodic report issued by a charitable organization for the purpose of reporting on its operations and affairs to its membership or for the purpose of reporting contributions to contributors.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 281, Pub. L. 85-87, § 12.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-711. 1973 Ed., § 2-2111.
DC Code § 44-1712 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1712. Penalties; prosecutions; actions to enjoin

(a) Any person violating any provision of this chapter, or regulation made pursuant thereto, or filing, or causing to be filed, an application or report pursuant to this chapter, or regulation made pursuant thereto, containing any false or fraudulent statement, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment of not more than 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (b) Prosecutions for violations of this chapter, or the regulations made pursuant thereto, shall be conducted in the name of the District of Columbia by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia or any of his assistants. (c)(1) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia, or any of his assistants, is hereby empowered to maintain an action or actions in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia to enjoin any person from soliciting in violation of this chapter or in violation of any regulation made pursuant to this chapter. (2) If the Attorney General, in the course of an investigation to determine whether to bring a court action under this section, has reason to believe that a person may have information, or may be in possession, custody, or control of documentary material, relevant to the investigation, the Attorney General may issue in writing and cause to be served upon the person, a subpoena or subpoenas requiring the person to give oral testimony under oath, or to produce records, books, papers, contracts, electronically-stored data and other documentary material for inspection and copying. (3) Information obtained pursuant to this authority to subpoena is not admissible in a later criminal proceeding against the person who provided the information. (4) The Attorney General may petition the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an order compelling compliance with a subpoena issued pursuant to this authority to subpoena. (d) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 281, Pub. L. 85-87, § 13; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 571, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(c)(10); Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42,§ 438, 32 DCR 4450; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 69, 52 DCR 2638; Mar 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 70, 53 DCR 6794; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-4, § 4, 54 DCR 4085.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-712. 1973 Ed., § 2-2112. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “Attorney General for the District of Columbia” for “Corporation Counsel”. D.C. Law 16-191, in subsec. (c), validated a previously made technical correction. D.C. Law 17-4, in subsec. (c), designated the existing text as par. (1) and added pars. (2), (3), and (4).
DC Code § 44-1713 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1713. Severability

If any provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any persons or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 282, Pub. L. 85-87, § 15.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-713. 1973 Ed., § 2-2113.
DC Code § 44-1714 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations|§ 44-1714. Appropriations

Such appropriations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter are authorized.  (July 10, 1957, 71 Stat. 282, Pub. L. 85-87, § 16.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-714. 1973 Ed., § 2-2114.
DC Code § 44-1801 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1801. Purpose. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 2, 27 DCR 3599; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-301. Expiration of Law Expiration of Law 9-197 Section 23(b) of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that the act shall expire 10 years from the date of its having taken effect. D.C. Law 9-197 became effective on March 16, 1993. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.
DC Code § 44-1802 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1802. Definitions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 3, 27 DCR 3599; Sept. 29, 1982, D.C. Law 4-156, § 2(a)-(d), 29 DCR 3612; Feb. 24, 1984, D.C. Law 5-48, § 12(a), 30 DCR 5778; Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-159, § 12, 32 DCR 30; Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-26, § 3, 32 DCR 3615; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-302. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.
DC Code § 44-1803 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1803. When required. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 4, 27 DCR 3599; Sept. 29, 1982, D.C. Law 4-156, § 2(e), 29 DCR 3612; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-303. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.
DC Code § 44-1804 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1804. Adoption of procedures and criteria governing review. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 5, 27 DCR 3599; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-304. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.
DC Code § 44-1805 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1805. Required findings. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 6, 27 DCR 3599; Mar. 16, 1988, D.C. Law 7-90, § 2, 35 DCR 710; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-305. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.
DC Code § 44-1806 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1806. Issuance of emergency certificate. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 7, 27 DCR 3599; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-306. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.
DC Code § 44-1807 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1807. Duration, modification, sale or transfer of certificate. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 8, 27 DCR 3599; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-307. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.
DC Code § 44-1808 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1808. Reconsideration of decisions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 9, 27 DCR 3599; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-308. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.
DC Code § 44-1809 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1809. Administrative review. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 10, 27 DCR 3599; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-309. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.
DC Code § 44-1810 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 18 - Certificate of Need. [Repealed]|§ 44-1810. Judicial review. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-99, § 11, 27 DCR 3599; Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-197, § 22, 39 DCR 9195.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-310. Editor's Notes Severability: Section 21 of D.C. Law 9-197 provided that if any provision of the act is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not effect the other provisions which shall be given effect without the invalid provisions.