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DC Code § 37-131.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation|§ 37-131.02. Vending from public space

(a) Except as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall not vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space unless the person holds: (1) A basic business license properly endorsed as provided in subsection (c) of this section; (2) A vending site permit, or other authorization issued by the Mayor, setting forth the specific location on public space from which the person may vend; and (3) Such other licenses, permits, and authorizations that the Mayor may require by rule. (b) The Mayor may authorize the following persons to vend from public space without a basic business license or vending site permit: (1) An employee or youth assistant of a licensed vendor; (2) A person vending at a licensed special event; (3) A person vending at a public market that has been issued a valid permit by the Mayor; and (4) A person or entity authorized to vend from public space without a license pursuant to subsection (d) of this section. (c)(1) An endorsement to vend food pursuant to this chapter shall be issued as a Food Establishments: Retail endorsement to a basic business license under the basic business license system as set forth in subchapter I-A of Chapter 28 of Title 47 [§ 47-2851.01 et seq.]. (2) An endorsement to vend merchandise or engage in street photography pursuant to this chapter shall be issued as a General Sales endorsement to a basic business license under the basic business license system as set forth in subchapter I-A of Chapter 28 of Title 47 [§ 47-2851.01 et seq.]. (d) The Mayor may establish by regulation exemptions from the licensure requirement for a person, entity, or categories of persons or entities to vend from public space without a basic business license when the public interest would be served by establishing such an exemption.  (Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 3, 56 DCR 6619; Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-79, § 2(a), 63 DCR 762.)  Effect of Amendments The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-79 added (b)(4) and made related changes. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of the Vending Regulations Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-255, Jan. 6, 2016, 63 DCR 520). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to the Vending Regulation Act of 2009, see Mayor’s Order 2010-91, June 4, 2010 ( 57 DCR 4911).
DC Code § 37-131.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation|§ 37-131.03. Vending locations

(a) The Mayor shall designate the specific vending locations on sidewalks, roadways, and other public spaces where a person may vend. (b) A person shall not vend from a location on a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space other than a vending location designated by the Mayor unless the person is vending at a special event or public market that has been issued a valid license or permit by the Mayor; provided, that notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, vending locations established pursuant to section 6(c-1)(3) of the Vending Regulation Temporary Act of 2008, effective June 5, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-172; 55 DCR 9144), and the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Temporary Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-252; 54 DCR 631), shall remain designated vending locations unless: (1) The space is to be used for a public purpose, including a roadway or public transportation needs, or to protect public safety; or (2) The use of the real property in the immediate vicinity of the vending location changes and the Mayor determines, in his or her reasonable discretion, that the vending location is incompatible with such use. (c) No more than 350 vending locations shall be established in Ward 2 at any time; provided, that vending locations on the National Mall shall not be included in this limitation. (d) An authorization from the Mayor shall not be required for vending activities subject to § 5-331.05(h).  (Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 4, 56 DCR 6619.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Fresh Healthy Mobile Cart Vending Pilot in Underserved Areas Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-325, March 18, 2012, 59 DCR 2261). Temporary Legislation Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 19-144, in subsec. (c), substituted “provided, that vending locations on the National Mall and healthy food vendors located in underserved areas shall not be included in this limitation” for “provided, that vending locations on the National Mall shall not be included in this limitation”. Section 5(b) of D.C. Law 19-144 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to the Vending Regulation Act of 2009, see Mayor’s Order 2010-91, June 4, 2010 ( 57 DCR 4911).
DC Code § 37-131.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation|§ 37-131.04. Assignment of vending locations

(a) A vendor shall not vend from a vending location without first obtaining a vending site permit from the Mayor. (b) Vending locations shall be assigned by lotteries conducted by the Mayor, unless: (1) The Mayor establishes an alternate means of assignment by rule; (2) The vending location is located in a vending development zone, in which case the vending location may be assigned by lottery or such other means as may be established for the vending development zone; or (3)(A) The vending location was permitted pursuant to the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Temporary Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-252; 54 DCR 631), and was assigned to an existing, licensed vendor. (B) A vending location identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall remain assigned to the existing, licensed vendor; provided, that the vendor’s license status remains in effect and in good standing. (c) Vendors who are licensed as of October 22, 2009, and had been, at any time, assigned a vending location pursuant to section 6(c-1)(3) of the Vending Regulation Temporary Act of 2008, effective June 5, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-172; 55 DCR 5377), shall be given a preference in lotteries conducted by the Mayor for assigning those vending locations. The lotteries shall be conducted monthly or on an alternative schedule as determined by the Mayor. (d) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, a vending site permit shall constitute a revocable license and a vendor shall not acquire a property interest in the vending site permit.  (Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 5, 56 DCR 6619.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(c) of Fresh Healthy Mobile Cart Vending Pilot in Underserved Areas Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-325, March 18, 2012, 59 DCR 2261). Temporary Legislation Section 2(c) of D.C. Law 19-144 added subsec. (b-1) to read as follows: “(b-1) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Mayor may issue up to 15 vending site permits to healthy food vendors located in underserved areas; provided, that if a vendor receiving a vending site permit ceases to be a healthy food vendor, the Mayor shall revoke the permit.”. Section 5(b) of D.C. Law 19-144 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 37-131.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation|§ 37-131.05. Vending development zones

The Mayor may establish vending development zones, upon application and after public notice, in which the Mayor may waive the regulatory provisions, such as the design standards, the standards for designation of vending locations, and the procedure for assigning vending locations, otherwise applicable to vendors; provided, that the Mayor shall establish, by rule, a procedure for reviewing applications for the establishment of a vending development zone.  (Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 6, 56 DCR 6619.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) requirement that the Mayor establish a Stadium Special Events Zone, for a period of no more than 7 days, including the MLB All-Star Game, within which only a vendor who holds a Stadium Special Events Permit may engage in vending, see § 2 of MLB All-Star Game Stadium Special Events Zone Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-389, June 22, 2018, 65 DCR 7013).  For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).
DC Code § 37-131.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation|§ 37-131.06. Public markets

The Mayor may require the permitting of public markets on public space and may require the licensing of managers of public markets on public space and private space.  (Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 7, 56 DCR 6619.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).
DC Code § 37-131.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation|§ 37-131.08. Penalties

(a) The Mayor may establish civil penalties for the violation of this chapter and rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter, including the establishment of civil penalties pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.]. (b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any regulations issued pursuant to this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not to exceed the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both, for each violation.  (Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 9, 56 DCR 6619; Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-79, § 2(b), 63 DCR 762.)  Effect of Amendments The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-79 designated the existing text as (a); and added (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulations Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-278, February 20, 2014, 61 DCR 1587). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulations Emergency Amendment Act of 2014, (D.C. Act 20-343, May 28, 2014, 61 DCR 5709). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Classroom Animal for Educational Purposes Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-30, Mar. 27, 2015, 62 DCR 4534, 21 DCSTAT 867). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of the Vending Regulations Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-255, Jan. 6, 2016, 63 DCR 520). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulations Temporary Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Law 20-103, May 15, 2014, 61 DCR 2433). For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulations Temporary Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Law 20-131, Aug. 8, 2014, 61 DCR 6336). For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulations Temporary Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Law 21-8, June 4, 2015, 62 DCR 4566).
DC Code § 37-131.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation|§ 37-131.09. Establishment of the Citywide Vending Task Force

(a) Within 30 days after October 22, 2009, the Mayor shall create and convene the Citywide Vending Task Force (“Task Force”), consisting of representatives from the street vendor, small business, downtown business, and other affected communities, including District residents. (b) The Task Force shall evaluate existing vending laws and rules to ensure maximum comprehensiveness, uniformity, and fairness for all stakeholders. Specifically, the Task Force shall consider issues of grandfather clauses, insurance fees, lottery selection, and possible clarification of existing grounds of revocation of a vending license. (c) Within 120 days after October 22, 2009, the Task Force shall conclude its work by presenting a report and recommendation to the Council on its specific findings, including a legislative recommendation on whether to establish a permanent vending commission.  (Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 10, 56 DCR 6619.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).
DC Code § 37-131.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation|§ 37-131.10. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement this chapter, including rules regulating the location, the design, and the maintenance of vendor carts, stands, vehicles, and other equipment, and rules requiring that persons vending from public space maintain insurance in such form and amount as may be required by the Mayor. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 60-day period of review, excluding weekends, holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 60-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved.  (Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 11, 56 DCR 6619.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-84, June 19, 2013, 60 DCR 9534, 20 DCSTAT 1439). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-171, September 30, 2013, 60 DCR 14746). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulation Temporary Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-24, Oct. 17, 2013, 60 DCR 11102).
DC Code § 38-171 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 1A - District of Columbia Public Schools|§ 38-171. District of Columbia Public Schools agency; establishment

Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), the Council establishes the District of Columbia Public Schools (“DCPS”) as a separate cabinet-level agency, subordinate to the Mayor, within the executive branch of the District of Columbia government.  (June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 102, 54 DCR 4102.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-753.02, § 38-755.02, § 38-781.01, § 38-821.01, and § 38-2601.02. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4003 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4082 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4003 of 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 day) addition of section, see § 4082 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290). Editor's Notes  Section 4145 of D.C. Law 21-160 provided for District of Columbia Public Schools reporting requirements.  Applicability: Section 107 of Law 17-9 provided that this title shall apply upon Congressional enactment of Title IX. Congress enacted the provisions of Title IX in Pub. L. 110-33, approved June 1, 2007. Mayor's Orders Final Action on Closings and Consolidations of District of Columbia Public Schools, see Mayor’s Order 2011-42, February 11, 2011 ( 58 DCR 1497).
DC Code § 38-172 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 1A - District of Columbia Public Schools|§ 38-172. Mayor’s authority; rulemaking

(a) The Mayor shall govern the public schools in the District of Columbia. The Mayor shall have authority over all curricula, operations, functions, budget, personnel, labor negotiations and collective bargaining agreements, facilities, and other education-related matters, but shall endeavor to keep teachers in place after the start of the school year and transfer teachers, if necessary, during summer break. (b) The Mayor may delegate any of his authority to a designee as he or she determines is warranted for efficient and sound administration and to further the purpose of DCPS to educate all students enrolled within its schools or learning centers consistent with District-wide standards of academic achievement. (c)(1) In accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 2, the Mayor shall promulgate rules and regulations governing DCPS, including rules governing the process by which the Mayor and DCPS will seek and utilize public comment in the development of policy. (2) Proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.  (June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 103, 54 DCR 4102.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-174. Mayor's Orders Transfer of Property—District of Columbia Public Schools, see Mayor’s Order 2008-104, July 29, 2008 ( 55 DCR 9386). Transfer of the Hine Junior High School located at 302 8th Street, SE, Washington, D.C. from District of Columbia Public Schools to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic, see Mayor’s Order 2010-62, April 23, 2010 ( 57 DCR 3510). Transfer of Webb Elementary School located at 1375 Mount Olivet Road, NE, Washington, D.C. from District of Columbia Public Schools to the Department of Real Estate Services, see Mayor’s Order 2010-182, December 31, 2010 ( 57 DCR 12643). Delegation of Authority Delegation of the Mayor’s Authority under the Public Education Reform Amendment Act of 2007 to chair Special Community Meeting Relating to Reorganization and Rightsizing Plan for the District of Columbia Public Schools, see Mayor’s Order 2008-35, February 27, 2008 ( 55 DCR 5298). Delegation of Authority—Director of the Department of Employment Services, see Mayor’s Order 2009-115, June 19, 2009 ( 56 DCR 6864). Delegation of Official to Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) to execute a Ground Lease for the Scott Montgomery School, see Mayor’s Order 2011-130, August 8, 2011 ( 58 DCR 7325).
DC Code § 38-173 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 1A - District of Columbia Public Schools|§ 38-173. Budget requirements of the District of Columbia Public Schools

(a) The Mayor shall submit the budget for DCPS pursuant to § 1-204.42, along with a plan detailing the allocation of funds to each DCPS public school by program and activity level and comptroller source group. (b) The Council may, following its review of the plan submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, modify the funding and other resource levels, including full-time equivalent allocations, allocated by the plan to individual schools by a 2/3 majority vote of the Council. (c) For fiscal year 2009, the Council may reallocate funds on a program level, but shall not make adjustments to activity costs within a program level; provided, that this restriction shall not apply to Special Education State, or any other local or state special education category the Mayor may designate. (d) Beginning with fiscal year 2010, for each program level, the Mayor shall submit: (1) Actual expenditures for the prior school year; (2) Estimated expenditures for the current school year; and (3) Projected expenditures for the following school year.  (June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 104, 54 DCR 4102.)