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DC Code § 2-1599.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter VIII - Students in the Care of D.C. Coordinating Committee|§ 2-1599.05. Operations of the Coordinating Committee

(a) The Coordinating Committee shall vote on internal policies, procedures, and processes for its operation pursuant to § 2-1599.04(d)(3). (b)(1) The Coordinating Committee shall meet at least quarterly. (2) All meetings of the Coordinating Committee shall have a quorum of 2/3 of the voting members in order to conduct business. (c)(1) The Coordinating Committee may establish subcommittees as needed. (2) Subcommittees may include persons who are not members of the Coordinating Committee; provided, that each subcommittee shall be chaired by a Coordinating Committee member. (3) No meeting of a subcommittee of the Coordinating Committee shall qualify as a meeting of the Coordinating Committee for purposes of fulfilling the requirements in subsection (b) of this section.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-303, § 6, 66 DCR 2037.)  Applicability  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-303: § 7176 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 9 of D.C. Law 22-303. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-303 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-303: § 9 of D.C. Law 22-303 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 22-303 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-303, see § 7176 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-303, see § 7176 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 2-1801.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter I - Purposes; Definitions; Administrative Law Judges and Attorney Examiners; Sanctions; Regulations|§ 2-1801.01. Purpose

It is the purpose of the Council of the District of Columbia in the adoption of this chapter to provide for the imposition of alternative civil sanctions for infractions of laws and regulations amended by title IV [of D.C. Law 6-42], and to provide for a uniform and expeditious system of administrative adjudication with respect to the infractions.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 101, 32 DCR 4450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2701. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-303.23, § 1-1001.14, § 7-1007, § 7-1671.08, § 7-1706, § 7-1721.03, § 7-1721.07, § 7-2341.24, § 8-102.04, § 8-104.06, § 8-108.04, § 8-153.01, § 8-439, § 8-1060, § 8-1772.03, § 8-1825.09, § 28-4103, § 37-131.08, § 37-201.18a, § 42-1207, § 47-857.09a, § 47-859.04a, § 47-2829, § 47-2862, § 50-921.76, and § 50-1641.07a. References in Text “Title IV,” referred to in this section, is title IV of D.C. Law 6-42. Editor's Notes Establishment of District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review: See Mayor’s Order 86-50, March 31, 1986. Establishment of District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review: See Mayor’s Order 96-27, March 5, 1996 ( 43 DCR 1367). Mayor's Orders D.C. Board of Appeals and Review established: See Mayor’s Order 86-50, March 31, 1986. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-42, see Mayor’s Order 86-38, March 4, 1986. Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 6-42, the “Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985”, see Mayor’s Order 99-68, April 28, 1999 ( 46 DCR 4234). Delegation of Authority Pursuant to DC Law 6-100, the “Litter Control Administration Act of 1985;” DC Law 6-42, the “Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985;” DC Law 5-165, the “DC Air Pollution Control Act of 1984;” DC Law 13-172, the “Rodent Control Act of 2000;” and DC Law 6-126, the “Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986”, see Mayor’s Order 2002-5, February 1, 2002 ( 49 DCR 911).
DC Code § 2-1801.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter I - Purposes; Definitions; Administrative Law Judges and Attorney Examiners; Sanctions; Regulations|§ 2-1801.02. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “District” means the District of Columbia. (1A) “Final order” means an order of an administrative law judge or attorney examiner that disposes of a case and that has not been appealed within 15 calendar days after the order has been served on the respondent. (1B) “Health occupation” means any occupation or profession identified in § 3-1201.02, for which a license is required or for which there is an exemption from licensing. (2) “Infraction” means any act or failure to act for which a civil sanction may be imposed under the provisions of this chapter, and with respect to which either the Corporation Counsel or the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia is authorized to commence a criminal proceeding in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, or for which another civil sanction may be imposed under any District laws or regulations. (2A) “Licensee” means any person: (A) Licensed under Chapter 28 of Title 47; or (B) Who engages in an activity that requires licensure under Chapter 28 of Title 47 who has not obtained the appropriate license or whose license has lapsed, has been suspended, or has been revoked. (3) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia. (4) “Person” means corporations, firms, agencies, companies, associations, organizations, partnerships, societies, and joint stock companies, as well as individuals. (5) “Respondent” means any person charged with an infraction as defined in paragraph (2) of this section.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 102, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(a), 38 DCR 314; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 105(a), 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 2(a), 53 DCR 1050; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 124, 53 DCR 6794.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2702. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-281 added par. (1-A). D.C. Law 16-81 added pars. (1B) and (2A). D.C. Law 16-191, in par. (2A), validated previously made technical corrections.
DC Code § 2-1801.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter I - Purposes; Definitions; Administrative Law Judges and Attorney Examiners; Sanctions; Regulations|§ 2-1801.04. Monetary sanctions

(a)(1) The Mayor shall prepare and periodically amend a schedule of fines. The schedule of fines shall be submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) for its approval or disapproval, in whole or in part, by resolution. The schedule of fines and subsequent amendments shall not become effective until approved by the Council, or 30 days after submission if the Council has not disapproved the schedule or amendments. (2) In addition to the civil fine, a respondent who fails to answer a notice of infraction within the time specified by § 2-1802.02(e) may be assessed a penalty equal to twice the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice. (b) In addition to any civil fines and penalties imposed following the adjudication of an infraction adverse to a respondent, an administrative law judge or attorney examiner may, in accordance with rules issued by the Mayor, impose upon the respondent, by order, the costs to the District of any additional inspections before, during, or after the hearing, and other costs associated with the hearing.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 104, 32 DCR 4450; May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231, § 21, 36 DCR 492; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(c), 38 DCR 314; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2072(a), 57 DCR 6242.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2704. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1802.02, § 2-1802.03, § 44-509, § 47-2844, and § 48-853.03. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-223, in par. (a)(1), substituted “30 days” for “60 days”; and rewrote par. (a)(2), which had read as follows: “(2) In addition to the civil fine, the following penalties may be imposed: (A) A respondent who fails to answer a notice of infraction within the time specified by § 2-1802.02(e) may be assessed a penalty equal to the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice. (B) A respondent who fails to answer a s notice of infraction within the time specified by § 2-1802.02(f) may be assessed a penalty equal to twice the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice.” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2072(a) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542). Short Title Short title: Section 2061 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle G of title II of the act may be cited as the “Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Amendment Act of 2010”. Resolutions Resolution 15-618, the “Civil Infractions Schedule of Fines Amendment for Towing Services for Motor Vehicles Regulations Approval Resolution of 2004“, was approved effective July 13, 2004. Resolution 16-153, the “Civil Infractions Schedule of Fines Amendment Approval Resolution of 2005”, was approved effective May 1,
DC Code § 2-1801.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter I - Purposes; Definitions; Administrative Law Judges and Attorney Examiners; Sanctions; Regulations|§ 2-1801.05. Regulations

The Mayor may issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 105, 32 DCR 4450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2705.
DC Code § 2-1802.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter II - Procedures|§ 2-1802.01. Notice of infraction

(a) In order to initiate a proceeding under subchapter I of this chapter and this subchapter, the Mayor shall serve a notice of infraction upon a respondent. The Mayor shall retain a copy of the notice of infraction, which shall bear a certification attesting to the matters set forth in the notice. (b) The Mayor shall prepare the notice of infraction, which shall contain: (1) The name and address of the respondent; (2) A citation of the law or regulation alleged to have been violated; (3) The nature, time, and place of the infraction; (4) Where appropriate, the date by which the respondent must comply to avoid incurring a fine or penalty; (5) The amount of the fine applicable to the infraction; (6) The manner, place, and time in which the fine and penalties, if any, may be paid; (7) Notice that failure to pay monetary sanctions may result in suspension of respondent’s permit or license; (8) Notice that failure to answer the notice of infraction within 15 days after the date of service, or other period which the Mayor may establish by rule, shall result in a penalty equal to twice the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice; and (9) Notice of the respondent’s right to request a hearing with respect to the infraction, and the procedure for requesting a hearing. (c) If an administrative law judge or attorney examiner determines that a notice of infraction is defective on its face, the administrative law judge or attorney examiner shall enter an order dismissing the notice of infraction and shall promptly notify the respondent.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 201, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(e), (f), 38 DCR 314; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2072(b), 57 DCR 6242.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2711. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-223 rewrote par. (b)(8), which had read as follows: (8) Notice that failure to answer the notice of infraction within 15 calendar days from the date of service, or other period which the Mayor may establish by rule or regulation, may result in penalties, and the amount of those penalties; and“. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2072(b) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
DC Code § 2-1802.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter II - Procedures|§ 2-1802.02. Answer

(a) In answer to a notice of infraction a respondent may: (1) Admit the infraction; (2) Admit the infraction with an explanation which the hearing examiner may take into account in the imposition of a sanction for the infraction; or (3) Deny commission of the infraction. (b) A respondent who responds to a notice of infraction but fails to indicate whether the respondent admits, admits with explanation, or denies the infraction shall be considered to have admitted the infraction if the respondent pays the appropriate fine and penalties, and shall otherwise be considered to have denied the infraction. (c) A respondent may answer the notice of infraction by mail or in person. (d) A respondent admitting an infraction shall, at the time the respondent submits an answer, pay the applicable civil fine established pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(1), and any applicable penalties pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(2). (e) A respondent shall answer a notice of infraction within 15 calendar days of the date the notice of infraction was served, or within any other time period the Mayor may establish by rule or regulation. (f) If a respondent has been served a notice of infraction and fails, without good cause, to answer within the time period established in subsection (e) of this section, the respondent shall be liable for the penalty established pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(2). (g) No notice of infraction issued pursuant to subchapter I of this chapter and this subchapter shall abridge or abrogate any time periods established by the laws and regulations amended by title IV [of D.C. Law 6-42] regarding cure of an infraction.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 202, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(h), 38 DCR 314; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2072(c), 57 DCR 6242.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2712. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1801.04. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-223 rewrote subsec. (f), which had read as follows: “(f) If a respondent has been served a notice of infraction and fails, without good cause, to answer within the time period established in subsection (e) of this section, the respondent shall be liable for the penalty established pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(2)(A). The Mayor shall then serve a second notice of infraction upon the respondent. If the respondent fails to answer the second notice of infraction within 15 calendar days of service, or within any other time period the Mayor may establish by rule or regulation, the respondent shall be liable for the penalty established pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(2)(B).” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2072(c) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542). References in Text “Title IV,” referred to in (g), is title IV of D.C. Law 6-42.
DC Code § 2-1802.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter II - Procedures|§ 2-1802.04. Final decision

(a) Except as provided in Chapter 18A of this title, the order of the administrative law judge or attorney examiner shall become final 15 calendar days after service of the order upon the respondent, unless within that time the party files an administrative appeal pursuant to subchapter III of this chapter. (b) The Mayor may prepare a list of delinquent respondents who have not paid or appealed, within 15 days of service, fines, penalties, costs, and interests resulting from final orders, and may periodically publish the list in one or more general circulation newspapers published in the District of Columbia.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 204, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(j), 38 DCR 314; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 105(c), 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 9(c), 52 DCR 2638.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2714. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-281 rewrote subsec. (b) which had read: “(b) The Mayor may prepare a listing of delinquent respondents who have not paid or appealed within 15 days of service, fines, penalties, or costs resulting from final decisions issued by attorney examiners and may periodically publish such a list in one or more general circulation newspapers published in the District of Columbia.” D.C. Law 15-354, in subsec. (a), substituted “Except as provided in § 2-1831.03(f)), the” for “The”.
DC Code § 2-1802.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter II - Procedures|§ 2-1802.05. Service

(a) Any notice or order served upon a respondent or other person pursuant to this chapter may be personally served, electronically served, delivered to the respondent’s or other person’s last known home or business address and left with a person of suitable age and discretion residing or employed therein, or mailed to the respondent or other person by first class mail to the respondent’s last known home or business address. When service is by mail, 5 additional days shall be added to the time period within which the respondent or other person may, or is required to, take any action specified in the notice or order. (b) Where property unlawfully occupies public space, including a public right-of-way, in violation of part B of subchapter II of Chapter 3 of Title 1 [§ 1-303.21 et seq.], subchapter I of Chapter 11 of Title 10 [§ 10-1101.01 et seq.], subchapter II of Chapter 11 of Title 10 [§ 10-1121.01 et seq.], subchapter III of Chapter 11 of Title 10 [§ 10-1141.01 et seq.], Chapter 11A of Title 10 [§ 10-1181.01 et seq.], or Chapter 9A of Title 50 [§ 50-921.01 et seq.], or another law regulating the occupancy or use of public space, including the public right-of-way, and the identity or location of the property owner is unknown, service may also be made by: (1) Conspicuously posting the notice or order on the property alleged to be in violation; and (2) Posting the information regarding the notice or order on the website of the agency issuing the notice or order.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 205, 32 DCR 4450; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2052, 57 DCR 6242; Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-207, § 10, 61 DCR 12690.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2715. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-223 substituted “personally served, electronically served,” for “personally served,”. The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-207 designated the existing text as (a); and added (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2052 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542). Short Title Short title: Section 2051 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle E of title II of the act may be cited as the “Electronic Service of Notice Amendment Act of 2010”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-207: Section 12(a) of D.C. Law 20-207 provided that §§ 2(a), 2(b)(1), 2(b)(2)(A), 2(b)(2)(B), 2(b)(2)(C), 2(c), 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 shall apply as of March 11, 2015.
DC Code § 2-1803.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter III - Administrative Review|§ 2-1803.01. Jurisdiction to hear appeal

Except as provided in § 2-1831.16, the District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review shall entertain and determine appeals timely filed by persons aggrieved by orders issued by hearing examiners pursuant to this chapter or by the Mayor, except that appeals involving infractions of subchapter I of Chapter 6 of Title 6, or the District of Columbia Zoning Regulations shall be entertained and determined by the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment; appeals involving infractions of Chapter 1 of Title 25, or of any regulation issued under the authority of that chapter shall be entertained and determined by the District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; appeals involving infractions of laws governing occupations and professions or of regulations issued under the authority of those laws shall be entertained and determined by the appropriate occupational or professional board or commission; and appeals involving infractions of Chapter 35 of Title 42, or of any regulation issued under the authority of that chapter shall be entertained and determined by the District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 301, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(k), 38 DCR 314; Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 23(b)(1), 48 DCR 11442.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2721. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1803.02 and § 2-1831.16. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-76 substituted “Except as provided in § 2-1831.16, the” for “The” in the first sentence. References in Text Title 25, referred to in this section, was amended and enacted by D.C. Law 13-298, effective May 3, 2001. Chapter 1 of former Title 25 embraced all sections in that title. For current provisions of Title 25, see § 25-101 et seq.
DC Code § 2-1803.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter III - Administrative Review|§ 2-1803.02. Right to administrative appeal and costs of appeal

Except as provided in § 2-1831.16, any person aggrieved by an order of an administrative law judge or attorney examiner issued pursuant to subchapters I and II of this chapter, or the Mayor, may appeal to the reviewing agency specified in § 2-1803.01. The costs of any appeal, including, but not limited to, the expense of providing a transcript of the hearing, shall be borne by the appellant unless excused by the Mayor pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 302, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(l), 38 DCR 314; Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 23(b)(2), 48 DCR 11442.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2722. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-76 substituted “Except as provided in § 2-1831.16, any” for “Any” in the first sentence.
DC Code § 2-1803.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions|Subchapter III - Administrative Review|§ 2-1803.03. Scope of review

The reviewing agency shall make a determination of each appeal on the basis of the record established before the administrative law judge or attorney examiner. The reviewing agency shall set aside any administrative law judge or attorney examiner order that is without observance of procedure required by law or regulations, including any applicable procedure required by subchapters I and II of this chapter, or any administrative law judge or attorney examiner order that is unsupported by a preponderance of the evidence on the record. The reviewing agency shall apply the rule of harmless error, and shall have power to affirm, reverse, or modify the order of the administrative law judge or attorney examiner. The reviewing agency may remand a case for further proceedings before the administrative law judge or attorney examiner. A reviewing agency may not modify a monetary sanction imposed by an administrative law judge or attorney examiner if that sanction is within the limits established by law or regulation.  (Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 303, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(m), 38 DCR 314.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2723.