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DC Code § 34-1731.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 17A - Digital Inclusion|§ 34-1731.04. Insurance and bonds; liability

(a) The franchisee shall assume all legal responsibility for, and shall hold the District harmless from, any costs or liability that arise because of injury to persons or property caused by, or in relation, to the provision of the package of services for digitally-disadvantaged residents or the franchisee’s use of District telecommunications assets pursuant to this chapter and the franchise agreement. (b) The Mayor shall require the franchisee to obtain liability insurance sufficient to insure against all liability or costs that arise because of injury to persons or property caused by, or in relation to, the provision of the package of services for digitally-disadvantaged residents and the franchisee’s use of District telecommunications assets pursuant to this chapter and the franchise agreement. (c) The Mayor shall require the franchisee to obtain a performance bond sufficient to guarantee the provision of the package of services for digitally-disadvantaged residents pursuant to this chapter and the franchise agreement. (d) No person aggrieved or damaged in any way by any act or omission of the franchisee related to the offering or provision of the package of services for digitally-disadvantaged residents or the franchisee’s use of District telecommunications assets pursuant to this chapter and the franchise agreement shall have a cause of action against the District.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-210, § 5, 53 DCR 9122.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5 of Digital Inclusion Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-467, July 25, 2006, 53 DCR 6754).
DC Code § 34-1731.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 17A - Digital Inclusion|§ 34-1731.05. Selection of the franchisee

In evaluating and awarding the franchise agreement, the Mayor shall give priority to entities that have the technical and financial ability to successfully provide the package of services for digitally-disadvantaged residents included in each proposal and provide written evidence that they meet the following criteria in the following order of priority: (1) A proposal to provide a package of services for the largest number of digitally-disadvantaged residents, by income level, or residence in digitally-disadvantaged areas, or both; (2) A proposal to provide a package of services to digitally-disadvantaged residents according to the fastest schedule; (3) A proposal that includes provisions to periodically upgrade hardware provided as part of any package of services to digitally-disadvantaged residents; (4) Such other factors as the Mayor may identify in the best interests of the District to further the purposes of this chapter.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-210, § 6, 53 DCR 9122; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 152, 56 DCR 1117.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6 of Digital Inclusion Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-467, July 25, 2006, 53 DCR 6754).
DC Code § 34-1731.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 17A - Digital Inclusion|§ 34-1731.06. Termination of the franchise agreement

(a) The Mayor shall notify the franchisee in writing of any violations of the franchise agreement and shall establish a compliance schedule for correcting the violations. If the compliance schedule is not met, the Mayor may terminate the franchise agreement after 60 days’ written notice to the franchisee of the intent to terminate the franchise agreement, setting forth the reasons for the termination. (b) In the event of bankruptcy of the franchisee, the Mayor shall terminate the franchise agreement and provide the franchisee written notice of this action. (c) In addition to the grounds for termination of the franchise agreement under subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Mayor may include in the franchise agreement any other terms and conditions that shall constitute the basis for cancellation that are in the best interests of the District.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-210, § 7, 53 DCR 9122.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 7 of Digital Inclusion Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-467, July 25, 2006, 53 DCR 6754).
DC Code § 34-1731.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 17A - Digital Inclusion|§ 34-1731.07. Franchisee selection procedures

Notwithstanding provisions of Unit A of Chapter 3 of Title 2, to the contrary, except the protest and dispute provisions over which the Contract Appeals Board shall maintain jurisdiction, the Mayor shall implement the following franchise selection procedure in awarding one or more franchises pursuant to this chapter: (1) Request for information; (2) Evaluation of the RFI received and preparation of the RFP; (3) Issuance of the RFP and evaluation of proposals received; (4) Submission of an executive summary, including findings and determination that selection of one or more franchisees will provide the greatest benefit to the largest population of digitally-disadvantaged residents of the District of Columbia, including a rationale for limiting the franchise award to one entity or extending franchises to more than one entity, to the Council by the Mayor; (5) Council review and approval of the proposed franchise agreement; and (6) Execution of franchise agreement.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-210, § 8, 53 DCR 9122.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 8 of Digital Inclusion Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-467, July 25, 2006, 53 DCR 6754).
DC Code § 34-1731.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 17A - Digital Inclusion|§ 34-1731.08. Delegation of authority

The Mayor may delegate the powers established by this chapter to OCTO. In exercising this authority, OCTO may consult with such other agencies as it considers appropriate in the best interests of the District.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-210, § 9, 53 DCR 9122.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 9 of Digital Inclusion Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-467, July 25, 2006, 53 DCR 6754).
DC Code § 34-1731.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 17A - Digital Inclusion|§ 34-1731.09. Human Rights Act compliance

Each franchise agreement shall comply with § 2-1402.67.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-210, § 10, 53 DCR 9122.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10 of Digital Inclusion Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-467, July 25, 2006, 53 DCR 6754).
DC Code § 34-1731.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 17A - Digital Inclusion|§ 34-1731.10. Not a franchise agreement

This chapter shall not constitute, or be construed to comprise, a franchise agreement.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-210, § 11, 53 DCR 9122.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 11 of Digital Inclusion Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-467, July 25, 2006, 53 DCR 6754).
DC Code § 34-1731.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 17A - Digital Inclusion|§ 34-1731.11. Severability

If a provision of this chapter or its application to a particular person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect other persons or applications.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-210, § 12, 53 DCR 9122.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 12 of Digital Inclusion Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-467, July 25, 2006, 53 DCR 6754).
DC Code § 34-1803.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 18 - Emergency and Non-Emergency Number Telephone System Assessments Fund|§ 34-1803.01. Additional revenues. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 604a; as added Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 3022(b), 54 DCR 7052; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 3011(b), 57 DCR 181; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9052(a)(2), 58 DCR 6226.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3022(b) of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3011(b) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3011(b) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
DC Code § 34-1803.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 18 - Emergency and Non-Emergency Number Telephone System Assessments Fund|§ 34-1803.03. Additional revenues

All revenues from the following sources shall be deposited into the Fund: (1) Steam (including arrearage payments) for the Correctional Treatment Facility received by the District since October 1, 2007; and (2) From fines paid due to automated photo enforcement in any one fiscal year: (A) Aggregate revenues in excess of $105,791,000 in fiscal year 2013; (B) Aggregate revenues in excess of $141,348,000 in fiscal year 2014; (C) Aggregate revenues in excess of $155,812,000 in fiscal year 2015; (D) Aggregate revenues in excess of $148,020,000 in fiscal year 2016; and (E) Aggregate revenues in excess of $140,618,000 in fiscal year 2017 and in each fiscal year thereafter.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 604c; as added Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 3042(b), 59 DCR 8025; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 3022, 60 DCR 12472.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1802. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-168 added this section. The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 rewrote (2). Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of section, see § 3042(b) of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3022 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3022 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 3021 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle C of Title III of the act may be cited as the “Automated Traffic Enforcement Enhancement Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 34-1804 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 18 - Emergency and Non-Emergency Number Telephone System Assessments Fund|§ 34-1804. Removal of 911 system costs from base rates. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 605, 47 DCR 6308; Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 502(d), 50 DCR 5668.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 605 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90-day) authorization of applicability of section, see § 609 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 502(d) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-105, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5613). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 502(d) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360).
DC Code § 34-1805 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 18 - Emergency and Non-Emergency Number Telephone System Assessments Fund|§ 34-1805. Report to the Council

Not later than September 15, 2003, the Mayor shall submit to the Council an analysis of the expenses of the Fund, which analysis shall include a recommendation as to whether the tax imposed under § 34-1803 should be adjusted. In preparing this analysis: (1) It shall be assumed that funding for call center operating personnel will be shifted from the Fund to the General Fund of the District of Columbia; and (2) A replacement reserve schedule for all technology equipment and software shall be used.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 605a; as added Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 502(c), 50 DCR 5668.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition, see § 502(e) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-105, June 20 2003, 50 DCR 5613). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 502(e) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360).
DC Code § 34-1806 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 18 - Emergency and Non-Emergency Number Telephone System Assessments Fund|§ 34-1806. Replacement of equipment

No later than October 1, 2007, the Office of Unified Communications shall establish a schedule for the replacement of equipment for the 911 system. The schedule shall be updated on February 1 of each subsequent year.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 605b; as added Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 3022(c), 54 DCR 7052.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3022(c) of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549).
DC Code § 34-1831 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 18A - Pay Telephones|§ 34-1831. Pay telephone service providers

(a) The Public Service Commission shall have the power and authority to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation, maintenance, and location of outdoor pay telephones in the District of Columbia. (b) The Commission shall, by rules or regulations, establish standards: (1) To certify a pay telephone service provider seeking to provide pay telephone services in the District of Columbia; (2) For the registration, renewal of a registration for a pay telephone, and transfer of ownership of a registered pay telephone; (3) For the installation and removal of a pay telephone; (4) To investigate a consumer complaint regarding pay telephone service; and (5) to establish operating requirements for all outdoor pay telephones. (c) The Commission shall by regulation or order prescribe procedures for reviewing any complaint relating to pay telephone services in the District of Columbia. The regulation or order shall include provisions for a formal hearing, decision, and appeal arising from any complaint. (d)(1) In weighing evidence regarding whether a pay telephone constitutes a public nuisance, the Public Service Commission shall give great weight to the: (A) Written recommendation of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission in which the pay telephone is located or proposed to be located; and (B) Written statement or testimony of a member of the Metropolitan Police Department. (2) For the purpose of this section only, great weight means that, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, the Public Service Commission shall defer to the opinion of the Metropolitan Police Department or Advisory Neighborhood Commission.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-342, § 201, 52 DCR 2346.)  Cross References Electric light and power companies, special acts, generally, see § 34-1401 et seq. Mayor, council and other officers, police power regulations, see § 1-303.03. Public roads and bridges, jurisdiction in mayor, see § 9-101.02. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 201 of Omnibus Utility Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-12, January 28, 2005, 52 DCR 2945).
DC Code § 34-2002.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 20 - Telecommunications Competition|§ 34-2002.01. Disconnection of telecommunications service during a public health emergency prohibited

 *NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on February 4, 2022.*  (a) For the purposes of this section, the term "public health emergency" means a period of time for which the Mayor has declared a public health emergency pursuant to § 7-2304.01. (b) A telecommunications service provider shall not disconnect, suspend, or degrade basic telecommunications service for non-payment of a bill, any fees for service or equipment, or other charges, or for noncompliance with a deferred payment agreement during a public health emergency or for 15 calendar days thereafter.  (Sept. 9, 1996, D.C. Law 11-154, § 3a; as added June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 307(f), 68 DCR 004824.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 307(f) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 307(f) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 307(f) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 307(f) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 307(f) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
DC Code § 34-2003.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 20 - Telecommunications Competition|§ 34-2003.01. Cases in process

Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the PSC from proceeding with respect to a formal case in process before the Commission so long as it is not inconsistent with the requirements of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.  (Sept. 9, 1996, D.C. Law 11-154, § 4a; as added Sept. 9, 1996, D.C. Law 11-155, § 25(b), 43 DCR 4213.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1453.1. References in Text The federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, referred to in this section, is Pub. L. 104-104, which is codified throughout Title 47 of the United States Code.
DC Code § 34-2004 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 20 - Telecommunications Competition|§ 34-2004. Access to public ways

(a) Any telecommunications provider in the District shall have the right to utilize the public right-of-ways of the District for installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and operation of its telecommunications system on terms and conditions that are competitively neutral; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall affect the authority of the District government to manage its public ways or to require fair and reasonable compensation from the telecommunications service providers, on a nondiscriminatory basis. Any compensation the District government may require pursuant to this subsection shall be in addition to all other payments, fees, or collections required by this chapter. The Mayor shall promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this subsection. (b) Prior to constructing each portion of its telecommunications system located within the public ways, a telecommunications service provider shall obtain all necessary construction permits and licenses from the appropriate agency. All such construction shall be performed in compliance with applicable codes and regulations, and all facilities so constructed shall be maintained in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. (c) The Mayor shall issue rules to establish and regulate the process through which any alteration or damage to public rights of way in the District of Columbia shall be compensated by the telecommunications service provider whose construction or repair work has altered or damaged public rights of way. The rules shall require the telecommunications service provider to repair any alteration or damage pursuant to specifications and inspection by the District of Columbia Department of Public Works, or require that the telecommunications service provider compensate the District of Columbia for the cost of repair to a public right of way.  (Sept. 9, 1996, D.C. Law 11-154, § 5, 43 DCR 3736.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1454.
DC Code § 34-2005 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 20 - Telecommunications Competition|§ 34-2005. Access to buildings

The Public Service Commission shall have the authority to promulgate rules to ensure that access to public and privately owned buildings is afforded in a manner which does not unjustly or unreasonably discriminate between or among providers of telecommunications services. The Commission may initiate a rulemaking proceeding pursuant to this section only after determining that (1) federal telecommunications law and regulations authorize state public utility commissions to promulgate rules regarding building access; (2) substantial evidence exists that unjust and unreasonable discrimination regarding building access impaired telecommunications services competition in the District of Columbia; and (3) that promulgation of rules by the Commission regarding building access is the only effective means of removing the impairment to competition.  (Sept. 9, 1996, D.C. Law 11-154, § 6, 43 DCR 3736.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1455.
DC Code § 34-2006 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 20 - Telecommunications Competition|§ 34-2006. Exemptions

(a) This chapter shall not apply to cable television services performed pursuant to an existing cable television franchise agreement with the District of Columbia which is in effect on September 9, 1996. To the extent that a cable television company seeks to provide local exchange services within the District of Columbia, such company shall be regulated under the provisions of this chapter for their local exchange services. (b) Pursuant to the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, this chapter shall not apply to licensed or unlicensed wireless services authorized by the Federal Communications Commission operating in the District of Columbia. (c) This chapter shall not: (1) Apply to the provision, rates, charges, or terms of service of Voice Over Internet Protocol Service or Internet Protocol-enabled Service; (2) Alter the authority of the Commission to enforce the requirements as are otherwise provided for, or allowed by, federal law, including the collection of Telecommunications Relay Service fees and universal service fees; (3) Alter the authority of the Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications with respect to the provision of video services in the District of Columbia; or (4) Alter the Commission’s existing authority over the regulation of circuit-switched local exchange services in the District of Columbia.  (Sept. 9, 1996, D.C. Law 11-154, § 7, 43 DCR 3736; June 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-165, § 3(c), 55 DCR 5171.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1456. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-165 added subsec. (c). References in Text The federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, referred to in (b), is Pub. L. 104-104, which is codified throughout Title 47 of the United States Code.