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DC Code § 36-409 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 36 - Trade Practices|Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets|§ 36-409. Applicability

This chapter does not apply to misappropriation occurring prior to March 16, 1989. With respect to a continuing misappropriation that began prior to March 16, 1989, the chapter does not apply to the continuing misappropriation that occurs after March 16, 1989.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 10, 36 DCR 519.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 48-509. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 11 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
DC Code § 36-410 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 36 - Trade Practices|Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets|§ 36-410. Disclosure of information to enforce the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1988 and Pesticide Operations Act of 1978

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the disclosure of accurate and specific information to the Mayor, other District officers or their representatives, private or public sector employees, or the Occupational Safety and Health Commission if necessary to enforce § 32-1101 et seq. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the disclosure of information to the Mayor or other District officers or employees if necessary to enforce Change the Pesticide Operations Act of 1978.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 11, 36 DCR 519.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 48-510. References in Text The “Pesticide Operations Act of 1978,” referred to in subsection (b), is probably a reference to the Pesticide Operation Acy of 1977, D.C. Law 2-70, codified as § 8-401 et seq.
DC Code § 36-501 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 36 - Trade Practices|Chapter 5 - Foreign Trade Zones|§ 36-501. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Private corporation” means any corporation, other than a public corporation, organized for the purpose of establishing, operating, and maintaining a foreign trade zone. (2) “Public corporation” means the District of Columbia government or an agency of the District of Columbia government or similar organization that is financed in whole or in part by public funds.  (July 14, 1995, D.C. Law 11-28, § 2, 42 DCR 2569.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 29-501. 1981 Ed., § 29-721. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-808.
DC Code § 36-502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 36 - Trade Practices|Chapter 5 - Foreign Trade Zones|§ 36-502. Authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone

(a) Any private corporation or public corporation may make application for the privilege of establishing, operating, and maintaining a foreign trade zone or subzone in the District of Columbia, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u. Following approval of the application by the Foreign Trade Zones Board established pursuant to 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u, the private corporation or public corporation shall take all actions necessary to comply with 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u and any other applicable laws, rules, and regulations adopted in accordance with 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u. (b) Any activity in the District of Columbia authorized by 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u to be conducted within a foreign trade zone or subzone: (1) May be conducted within a foreign trade zone or subzone operated by a private corporation or public corporation within the District of Columbia; and (2) Shall comply with the Zoning Regulations of the District of Columbia set forth in title 11 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (11 DCMR).  (July 14, 1995, D.C. Law 11-28, § 3, 42 DCR 2569.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 29-502. 1981 Ed., § 29-722. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-808.
DC Code § 36-503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 36 - Trade Practices|Chapter 5 - Foreign Trade Zones|§ 36-503. Licensing and taxation

Except as provided by 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u , or by other Federal or District law, all activities and entities operating within a foreign trade zone that is established within the District of Columbia shall be subject to all applicable District licenses, permits, and taxation.  (July 14, 1995, D.C. Law 11-28, § 4, 42 DCR 2569.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 29-503. 1981 Ed., § 29-723.
DC Code § 36-504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 36 - Trade Practices|Chapter 5 - Foreign Trade Zones|§ 36-504. Jurisdiction

The District of Columbia reserves jurisdiction in a foreign trade zone or subzone in all civil and criminal matters not relating to customs or federal diversity or federal jurisdiction.  (July 14, 1995, D.C. Law 11-28, § 5, 42 DCR 2569.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 29-504. 1981 Ed., § 29-724.
DC Code § 37-102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-102. Coordinated management

(a) The Department of General Services shall supervise and provide coordinated management over all operations in the Eastern Market Square. On April 16, 1999, the District of Columbia shall notify any extant lessees and sub-assignees with an existing lease, contract, agreement or legally binding understanding with respect to any occupant or occupants of the Eastern Market building of the status of their lease or agreement, including the date of termination or expiration of their lease or sub-assignment or any other change to an agreement or legally binding understanding with the District of Columbia that is required by this chapter. The District of Columbia shall remain responsible for capital expenditures for Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Square. (b) The CPMO may promulgate rules to implement this chapter.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 3, 46 DCR 1066; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 91(b), 59 DCR 6190.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-302. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “Department of General Services” for “OPM” in the first sentence of (a).
DC Code § 37-103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-103. Enterprise Fund

(a) There is established the Eastern Market Enterprise Fund (“Fund”) pursuant to § 47-373(2)(C). The Fund shall be operated by the CPMO in accordance with general accepted accounting principles. (b) The CPMO shall deposit into the Fund all revenues, proceeds, and moneys from whatever source derived that are collected or received by the CPMO on behalf of Eastern Market. (c) Repealed. (d) Money in the Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) To fund all expenses related to the management and maintenance of the Eastern Market Special Use Area; and (2) Up to $5,000 per fiscal year to fund the operating expenses of the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, including the creation and preservation of meeting records, printing, copying, and other direct expenses related to their duties. (e) Money in the Fund may not be used to fund capital expenditures for Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Special Use Area. (f)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 4, 46 DCR 1066; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-264, § 22(b), 46 DCR 1066; Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 1192(d), 51 DCR 8441; Aug. 17, 2016, D.C. Law 21-143, § 9, 63 DCR 7589; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1112, 65 DCR 9388.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-303. Section References This section is referenced in § 37-111. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-205, in subsec. (c), substituted “biennially” for “annually”. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1112 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1112 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 8 of Repeal of Outdated and Unnecessary Audit Mandates Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-403, May 21, 2016, 63 DCR 7925).  For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1192(d) of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1192(d) of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).
DC Code § 37-104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-104. Market operation

Eastern Market shall be operated primarily as an indoor urban fresh food market and an outdoor Farmers’ Line, with a community arts center and public meeting space in the North Hall, with an arts and crafts market and a flea market on the North Plaza, and with compatible uses in the Center Hall.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 5, 46 DCR 1066.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-304.
DC Code § 37-106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-106. Eastern Market building and tenants

(a) Tenants shall not occupy any space or stand inside the Eastern Market building without first having entered into a written contract with the market manager. (b) Each contract shall require that the tenant possess the required business license and sales and use tax number and comply with the laws, regulations and rules governing Eastern Market. (c) Tenants may not stock or sell any class of item not specified on the tenant’s written contract. Tenants may not sell food prepared for immediate consumption on the premises unless specifically authorized by the tenant’s written contract. (d) The market manager may enter into contracts with one or more tenants to sell and serve food prepared for immediate consumption on premises, but no more than 15% of the gross first floor space inside the Eastern Market building may be assigned for these purposes, except that no tenant selling or serving take-out food on August 1, 1997, shall be required to modify that tenant’s operations as a result of the application of this provision. The market manager shall give priority to selling prepared foods typical of the Mid-Atlantic region, while encouraging a diversity of food offerings, and to tenants who are not affiliated with any franchise or chain fast-food organizations. (e) The market manager may enter into a written contract with a tenant to operate the North Hall as a community arts center. The North Hall shall also be available for periodic use by community groups not involved in promoting the arts, and on a space-available basis, rented for fund-raising or for-profit activities. The contract shall specify a space charge that shall reflect rents or fees charged to art galleries, dance companies, theatrical companies and other similar arts-promoting entities, and to community-based or non-profit public activities. (f) Community groups using the space for membership meetings or public forums, other than fundraising or other income-producing activities, shall be charged a nominal fee to compensate for administrative and security costs of the event. (g) A tenant shall not occupy more space than is assigned to that tenant, and no alteration to stands or fixtures of any kind shall be made without the written approval of the market manager. Tenants shall keep and maintain their space or stands in a manner satisfactory to the market manager. The market manager may specify the location where a tenant shall receive commodities and the doors through which commodities may be conveyed. Tenants shall dispose of all garbage and rubbish as directed by the market manager. (h) Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold in the Eastern Market building except pursuant to the following: (1) An ABC license for special events; and (2) The written consent of the market manager.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 7, 46 DCR 1066.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-306.
DC Code § 37-107 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-107. Right of first refusal for existing inside operations

(a) Any individual, association or corporation having a lease, contract, agreement, or legally binding understanding to operate one or more stalls in the South Hall, a breakfast or lunch restaurant in the Center and South Hall, a pottery studio in the Center Hall, a community- and arts-related space in the North Hall as of August 1, 1997, shall be offered the right of first refusal to sub-lease under substantially similar terms, except that: (1) The terms shall incorporate the provisions of this chapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant to it; and (2) Rents or other financial arrangements shall reflect fair market rents and practices, but rents and fees for the operator of the North Hall shall take into account that certain activities will be charged only nominal fees. (b) Annual rent increases for any operators shall be limited to 102% of the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), or to an additional amount to reflect the cost of additional services provided, except that in no instance shall the annual increase exceed 110% of the CPI.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 8, 46 DCR 1066.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-307. Section References This section is referenced in § 37-105. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(c) of Eastern Market Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-570, November 7, 2008, 55 DCR 12114).
DC Code § 37-108 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-108. Right of first refusal for existing sidewalk operations

(a) Any farmer or other market vendor of agricultural products who has operated one or more stalls on the sidewalk at any time within the last 2 years shall be offered a right of first refusal to continue such operations under substantially similar terms, except that: (1) The terms shall incorporate the provisions of this chapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant to it, provided that the farmer or market vendor of agricultural products may continue to sell the type of goods sold during the 2-year period prior to April 16, 1999; and (2) Space charges or other financial arrangements shall reflect fair market practices. (b) Any non-food market vendor who, as of August 1, 1997, was a party to any arrangement to operate one or more stalls on the sidewalk shall have the right-of-first refusal to continue such operations under substantially similar terms, except that: (1) The terms shall incorporate the provisions of this chapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant to it, provided that the non-food market vendor may continue to sell the type of goods being sold as of August 1, 1997; and (2) Space charges or other financial arrangements shall reflect fair market practices.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 9, 46 DCR 1066.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-308. Section References This section is referenced in § 37-105.
DC Code § 37-109 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-109. Other neighborhood vending

(a) In order to maintain the theme and character of Eastern Market, any District of Columbia agency having jurisdiction over public property, including, but not limited to, the property under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Department of Recreation and Parks, in the Eastern Market Special Use Area shall not permit retailing on such public property, except as generally is consistent with the activities at Eastern Market and with the prior written consent of the CPMO, after the review and comment of the market manager and the EMCAC, except that any contracts in place on August 1, 1997, shall be exempt from the provisions of this subsection. (b) With the advice of the EMCAC, and after appropriate study, public hearing, and approval of the Department of Recreation and Parks, the market manager shall have the authority to extend operations and activities of the Eastern Market Square to the plaza in front of the Capitol Hill Natatorium. (1) The CPMO shall not exercise this authority unless it is demonstrated there is sufficient demand from farmers, non-food market vendors, or the Sunday Flea Market vendors to create a viable extension of the Eastern Market Square. (2) Any such extension shall not disturb the operations of the Capitol Hill Natatorium or impede the free flow of Natatorium users into and out of the building.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 10, 46 DCR 1066; Oct. 14, 1999, D.C. Law 13-49, § 14(a), 46 DCR 5153.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-309. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-49, in subsec. (a), substituted “such” for “such such”. References in Text Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2000-20, the agency formerly known as the Department of Recreation and Parks shall be known as the Department of Parks and Recreation.
DC Code § 37-110 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-110. Enforcement

In the event that a market vendor violates any law, regulation, sidewalk market rule or condition of the market vendor’s sub-lease as specified in the contract, the market manager may issue a market violation notice (“MVN”) to the market vendor suspending the market vendor’s sub-lease until the violation has been cured or corrected. If 3 MVNs are issued to a market vendor during the contract year, the market vendor’s sub-lease shall be cancelled. If the market manager decides not to renew a market vendor’s sub-lease, the market manager shall give the market vendor written notice on or before January 31. MVNs, cancellation, and any decision not to renew a market vendor’s sub-lease shall be effective immediately but may be appealed to the Department of General Services.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 11, 46 DCR 1066; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 91(c), 59 DCR 6190.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-310. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “Department of General Services” for “Office of Property Management” in the last sentence.
DC Code § 37-112 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-112. Insurance

(a) The market manager shall maintain appropriate liability insurance. The market manager shall require each tenant and market vendor to maintain liability insurance, individually or as part of a group policy. (b) The market manager, each tenant and each market vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the District of Columbia from any liability arising out of each tenant’s or market vendor’s and market manager’s respective activity.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 13, 46 DCR 1066.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-312. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of Eastern Market Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-570, November 7, 2008, 55 DCR 12114).
DC Code § 37-113 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation|§ 37-113. Reporting requirements

No later than January 2, 2004, the CPMO shall file a report with the Council for review. The report shall contain information including, but not limited to, a report on the operations and management of Eastern Market for the past 5 year period, financial operations, a summary of all contractual activities, and an assessment of management operations including EMCAC functions and procedures and a report on the Market’s capital status and needs.  (Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 14, 46 DCR 1066.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-313.
DC Code § 37-131.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation|§ 37-131.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Fund” means the Vending Regulation Fund established by § 37-131.07(b). (2) “Public market” means a vending operation that takes place in an area of public space set aside and permitted on a regular basis for the sale of goods, merchandise, or services provided onsite, which vending operation includes a farmers market, flea market, or antique market. (3) “Vending locations” means the specific locations designated by the Mayor on sidewalks, roadways, and other public space at which a person may vend. (4) “Vending site permit” means a permit or other authorization issued by the Mayor for a vending location.  (Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 2, 56 DCR 6619.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1212.01, § 10-1141.02, and § 48-102. 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(a) 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(a) of D.C. Law 19-144 added pars. (1A) and (2A) to read as follows: “(1A) ‘Healthy food vendor’ means a vendor that sells only unprocessed, unfrozen, whole, raw fruits and vegetables that have not been combined with other ingredients; provided, that the Mayor, by rule, may expand this definition to include other healthy food items.”. “(2A) ‘Underserved area’ means a historically underutilized business zone, as defined by section 3(p)(1) of the Small Business Act, approved July 18, 1958 (72 Stat. 384; 15 U.S.C. § 632(p)(1)).”. 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 Transfer of Authority for Vending Regulation, see Mayor’s Order 2009-106, June 16, 2009, ( 56 DCR 6853).