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DC Code § 50-408 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 4 - Uniform Classification and Commercial Driver’s License|§ 50-408. Fees

The Mayor shall set and collect fees to help pay the cost for implementation of the uniform classification and commercial driver’s license program set forth in § 50-402. The money generated from the fees shall be placed in the General Fund of the District of Columbia and used to offset the cost of the uniform classification and commercial driver’s license program.  (Sept. 20, 1990, D.C. Law 8-161, § 9, 37 DCR 4665; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9105, 58 DCR 6226.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1808. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-21 substituted “the General Fund of the District of Columbia” for “a designated account”.
DC Code § 50-409 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 4 - Uniform Classification and Commercial Driver’s License|§ 50-409. Rules

(a) Within 90 days after September 20, 1990, the Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. (b) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.  (Sept. 20, 1990, D.C. Law 8-161, § 10, 37 DCR 4665.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1809. Section References This section is referenced in § 50-402 and § 50-405. Cross References Consumer credit sales and direct installment loans, consumer protections, see §§ 28-3801 et seq. Consumer protection procedures, see § 28-3901 et seq. Direct motor vehicle installment loans, see § 28-3601 et seq. Installment sales of motor vehicles, bonding of licensed dealers, see § 50-603 et seq. Editor's Notes Uniform Classification and Commercial Driver’s License Act of 1990 Conditional Rules Approval Resolution of 1992: Pursuant to Resolution 9-169, effective January 24, 1992, the Council conditionally approved the proposed rules for implementing the Uniform Classification and Commercial Driver’s License Act of 1990. Resolutions Resolution 16-548, the “Commercial Driver’s License and International Registration Plan Enforcement Approval Resolution of 2006”, was approved effective March 7, 2006.
DC Code § 50-504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection|§ 50-504. Disclosure of rights

(a) The manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer shall provide written notification to the prospective consumer of any motor vehicle to be sold or registered in the District of the rights provided to the consumer by this chapter. (b) The Mayor shall issue rules and regulations prescribing the form and content of the notification required by this section. (c) Any agreement entered into by a consumer for the purchase of a motor vehicle which waives, limits, or disclaims the rights set forth in this chapter shall be void. These rights shall inure to a subsequent transferee of the motor vehicle.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 5, 32 DCR 160.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1304. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 5-162, see Mayor’s Order 85-181, November 5, 1985.
DC Code § 50-505 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection|§ 50-505. Disclosure of damages or defects in used motor vehicles; violations; penalties

(a) No motor vehicle dealer may offer for sale any used motor vehicle without first providing: (1) Written notice to the prospective consumer of any material mechanical defect in the motor vehicle and any damage sustained by the motor vehicle due to fire, water, collision, or other causes for which the cost of repairs exceeded $1,000, when the defect or damage was known to the dealer; and (2) Written notice to the prospective consumer whether the dealer has conducted any inspection of the motor vehicle to determine known defects or damage. (b) A motor vehicle dealer who fails to provide the notices required by this section or who provides false or misleading notices shall, upon conviction, be subject to the following penalties: (1) A fine of not less than $300 or more than $1,000 for a first offense; and (2) A fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000, or suspension or revocation of the license issued pursuant to § 300 of the Vehicles and Traffic Regulations (18 DCMR 300.1 et seq.), or both, for a second or subsequent offense. (c) The purchaser of a used motor vehicle shall have a right of action against a used motor vehicle dealer for damages or injuries sustained as a result of the dealer’s failure to comply with the requirements of this section. The purchaser, in order to seek the remedies provided by this section, shall first submit a claim to the Board. If the Board rejects the case for arbitration, or if the claim is arbitrated and the purchaser rejects the arbitration decision, the purchaser may then bring an action in court to seek the remedies provided by this section. (d) Violations of this section shall be prosecuted in the name of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia. (e) 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 infraction shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 6, 32 DCR 160; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 402, 32 DCR 4450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1305. Section References This section is referenced in § 50-501 and § 50-503.
DC Code § 50-506 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection|§ 50-506. Listing of odometer readings

The Department of Public Works shall list the odometer readings at the time of registration or transfer of registration on the title of all motor vehicles registered in the District.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 8, 32 DCR 160.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1306. Cross References Registration of motor vehicles, issuance and expiration of registration documents, see § 50-1501.02.
DC Code § 50-507 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection|§ 50-507. Other rights or remedies; limitations on actions

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall in any way limit the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law. (b) Any action brought pursuant to this chapter shall be commenced within 4 years of the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 9(b), (c), 32 DCR 160.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1307.
DC Code § 50-508 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection|§ 50-508. Rules and regulations

The Mayor shall issue, and may amend from time to time, rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 10, 32 DCR 160.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1308. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 5-162, see Mayor’s Order 85-181, November 5, 1985.
DC Code § 50-509 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection|§ 50-509. Provision for alternative arbitration system

If the arbitration system established pursuant to § 50-503 cannot consistently handle complaints during the 60-day period as required by § 50-503(q)(4), and if the administration of the arbitration system results in expenditures beyond the sums budgeted annually for the program, the Mayor may certify an alternative arbitration system that complies with this chapter and rules issued to implement this chapter.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 11, 32 DCR 160.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1309.
DC Code § 50-510 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection|§ 50-510. Suspension of enforcement

Notwithstanding any other provision of District law, enforcement of this chapter by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is suspended until October 1, 2000.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 11a; as added Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 811, 42 DCR 3684; Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1402, 45 DCR 7193.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1310. Cross References Security interests, enforceability, see §§ 28:9-203 and 28:9-302. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of section, see § 811 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160). For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 1002 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-41, March 31, 1999, 46 DCR 3446). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 807 of Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Temporary Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 10-253, March 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1652).
DC Code § 50-531 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5A - Bicycle Consumer Protection|§ 50-531. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Bicyclist" means a person operating a bicycle, as that term is defined in § 50-1609(1). (2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking, or the Commissioner's designee. (3) "Insured" means a named insured or any other person insured in a bicycle insurance policy, with the exception of those persons specifically excluded by endorsement on the bicycle insurance policy. (4) "Insurer" means any person, company, or professional association licensed in the District of Columbia that provides bicycle insurance policies. (5) "Named insured" means the person identified in the declaration of the bicycle insurance policy. (6) "Person" means any natural person, firm, copartnership, association, government, government agency, or instrumentality.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 401, 63 DCR 10143.)  Editor's Notes For requirement of the issuance of rules to implement title 7 of Law 21-155, see § 703 of D.C. Law 21-155.
DC Code § 50-533 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5A - Bicycle Consumer Protection|§ 50-533. Appeals

(a) If the insured disputes the validity of a purported cancellation or nonrenewal, the insured may send, within 15 calendar days of receipt of the notice of intent to cancel or not to renew, written notification to the Commissioner of the reasons the insured believes the action by the insurer is invalid. The Commissioner shall, upon receipt, immediately send the insurer a copy of the notification. (b) Unless the matter referred to in subsection (a) of this section has been settled, the Commissioner shall determine, within 45 calendar days of receipt of the notification of appeal, whether the cancellation or nonrenewal was authorized under the terms of this chapter and shall notify immediately the insured and the insurer in writing of the decision. (c)(1) If the Commissioner determines that a policy was improperly cancelled or not renewed, the policy in question shall be considered to be in effect and to have been in effect from the date of notification of cancellation or nonrenewal. (2) If the Commissioner determines that a policy was properly cancelled or not renewed, the policy in question shall be considered to be cancelled or not renewed as of the cancellation or nonrenewal date given in the notice sent by the insurer pursuant to § 50-532 or as of the date of determination by the Commissioner, whichever is later. The insured shall pay any portion of the required premium or cost to the insurer for the insurance coverage in effect and provided by the insurer for which the insured has not paid. (d) Decisions of the Commissioner shall be appealable pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.   (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 403, 63 DCR 10143.)
DC Code § 50-534 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5A - Bicycle Consumer Protection|§ 50-534. Immunity

There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against any employee of the District government, any insurer, its authorized representatives, its agents, its employees, or any firm, person, or corporation who, in good faith: (1) Furnishes to the named insured information as to the reason for cancellation or nonrenewal; (2) Makes any statement in any written notice of cancellation or renewal; (3) Makes any other communication, oral or written, specifying the reason for cancellation or nonrenewal; (4) Provides information pertaining to the insured; or (5) Makes statements or submits evidence at any hearing conducted in connection with the cancellation or nonrenewal.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 404, 63 DCR 10143.)
DC Code § 50-535 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 5A - Bicycle Consumer Protection|§ 50-535. Rights and policy terms

(a) The rights provided by this chapter shall be in addition to and shall not prejudice any other rights the named insured may have at common law or otherwise. (b) Notwithstanding § 50-1611(a)(1), an insurer that offers bicyclist insurance policies may require that an insured register his or her bicycle with the National Bicycle Registry, as that term is defined in § 50-1609(1B), or a District bicycle registry established by the Mayor in accordance with § 50-1611, and maintain such registration for the duration of the policy coverage.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 405, 63 DCR 10143.)
DC Code § 50-604 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles|§ 50-604. Delegation of functions; exception

With the exception of the function of making regulations to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the Mayor is authorized to delegate, with power to redelegate, any of the functions vested in him by this chapter.  (Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 5.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1104. 1973 Ed., § 40-904. 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 § 50-605 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles|§ 50-605. Council to make regulations; public hearings

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 become effective until after a public hearing has been held thereon.  (Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 6.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1105. 1973 Ed., § 40-905. New Implementing Regulations New implementing regulations: Pursuant to this section, the following new regulations were adopted in 1982: The “District of Columbia Automobile Financing and Repossession Act of 1981” (D.C. Law 4-90, March 31, 1982, 29 DCR 666). 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(316) 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 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 § 50-606 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles|§ 50-606. False statements

No person shall make any statement required or authorized by this chapter to be filed with the Mayor, knowing that the information set forth in such statement is false.  (Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1106. 1973 Ed., § 40-906. 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 § 50-607 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles|§ 50-607. Penalties

Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter or of any regulation promulgated by the Council of the District of Columbia under the authority of this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 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.  (Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 8; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 435, 32 DCR 4450; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 264, 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1107. 1973 Ed., § 40-907. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not exceeding $500”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 264 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013. 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 (309 to 316) 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 § 50-608 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles|§ 50-608. Prosecutions

Prosecutions for violations of this chapter, or of the regulations made pursuant thereto, shall be conducted in the name of the District by the Corporation Counsel or any of his assistants. As used in this chapter the term “Corporation Counsel” means the attorney for the District, by whatever title such attorney may be known, designated by the Mayor to perform the functions prescribed for the Corporation Counsel in this chapter.  (Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 9.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1108. 1973 Ed., § 40-908. 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 of 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.