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DC Code § 37-201.22a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.22a. Sale of food by false advertising

The Director of Weights, Measures, and Markets is further authorized to make purchases of food in connection with the investigation and detection of sales of food by misrepresentation or false advertising in violation of §§ 22-1511 to 22-1513; and there are authorized to be appropriated annually such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this section.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1223, ch. 118, § 22 1/2; Apr. 27, 1945, 59 Stat. 99, ch. 99, § 5; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-126. 1973 Ed., § 10-124a. Editor's Notes Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
DC Code § 37-201.23 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.23. Sale of measuring devices by Director prohibited

It shall be unlawful for the Director or any employee of his office to vend any weights, measures, weighing or measuring device, or to offer or expose the same for sale, or to be interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale of same.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 23; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-127. 1973 Ed., § 10-125. Editor's Notes Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
DC Code § 37-201.24 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.24. Police power conferred upon Director; inspections without warrants

There is hereby conferred upon the Director, his assistants and inspectors, police power, and in the exercise of their duties they shall, upon demand, exhibit their badges to any person questioning their authority; and they are authorized and empowered to make arrests of any person violating any of the provisions of this subchapter. The Director, his assistants, and inspectors may, for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing the provisions of this subchapter and in the performance of their official duties, with or without formal warrant, enter or go into or upon any stand, place, building, or premises, except a private residence, and may stop any vendor, peddler, dealer, vehicle, or person in charge thereof for the purpose of making inspections or tests.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 24; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-128. 1973 Ed., § 10-126. Cross References Warrants and arrests, see § 23-501 et seq. Editor's Notes Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
DC Code § 37-201.25 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.25. Council may establish tolerances and specifications

The Council of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized and empowered to establish tolerances and specifications for scales, weights, measures, weighing or measuring instruments or devices, and containers used in the District of Columbia. The Council shall prescribe and allow for barrels, containers, and packages, provided for in this subchapter the same specifications, variations, or tolerances that have been prescribed or established, or that may hereafter be prescribed or established for like barrels, containers, or packages by any officer of the United States in accordance with any requirement of an act of Congress.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 25.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-129. 1973 Ed., § 10-127. 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(197) 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 Home Rule 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 § 37-201.26 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.26. Weighmasters; public scales; fees. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 26; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2003(o), 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-130. 1973 Ed., § 10-128. 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(198) 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 Home Rule 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 § 37-201.27 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.27. Powers and duties of Director conferred on assistants and inspectors

The powers and duties granted to and imposed on the Director by this subchapter, are also hereby granted to and imposed on his assistants and inspectors when acting under his instructions.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 27; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-131. 1973 Ed., § 10-129. Editor's Notes Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
DC Code § 37-201.28 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.28. Supervision of markets; investigations and reports

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized and empowered to make such regulations as may be necessary for the control, regulation, and supervision of all markets owned by the District of Columbia and the Director, under the direction of the Mayor, shall have supervision of all produce and other markets owned by the District of Columbia, shall enforce such regulations regarding the operation of the same as the Mayor may make, shall make such investigations regarding the sale, distribution, or prices of commodities in the District of Columbia as the Mayor may direct, and shall make reports and recommendations in connection therewith.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 28; Apr. 27, 1945, 59 Stat. 99, ch. 99, § 7; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1; May 2, 2002, D.C. Law 14-116, § 4, 49 DCR 1945.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-132. 1973 Ed., § 10-130. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-116 substituted “Mayor” for “Council”. Cross References Rules and regulations, see § 1-319. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4 of Food Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-128, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7939). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4 of Food Regulation Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-147, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 10183). Temporary Legislation Section 4 of D.C. Law 14-55 amended the section by substituting “Mayor” for “Council” wherever it appears. Section 10(b) of D.C. Law 14-55 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Editor's Notes Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01. 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(199) 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 Home Rule 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 § 37-201.29 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.29. “Mayor” and “Director” defined

Wherever the word “Mayor” is used in this subchapter, it shall be construed to mean the Mayor of the District of Columbia. Whenever the word “Director” is used in this subchapter, it shall be construed to mean the Director of Weights, Measures, and Markets.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1225, ch. 118, § 29; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-133. 1973 Ed., § 10-131. Editor's Notes Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01. 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 Home Rule 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 § 37-201.30 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.30. “Person” defined; meaning of singular words

The word “person,” as used in this subchapter, shall be construed to include copartnerships, companies, corporations, societies, and associations. Whenever any word in this subchapter, is used in the singular, it shall be construed to mean either singular or plural, and wherever any word in this subchapter is used in the plural, it shall be construed to mean either plural or singular, as the circumstances demand.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1225, ch. 118, § 30.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-134. 1973 Ed., § 10-132.
DC Code § 37-201.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.31. Severability

Each section of this subchapter, and every provision of each section, is hereby declared to be an independent section or provision, and the holding of any section or provision of any section to be void, ineffective, or unconstitutional for any cause whatever shall not be deemed to affect any other section or provision thereof.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1225, ch. 118, § 31.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-135. 1973 Ed., § 10-133.
DC Code § 37-201.32 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.32. Penalties; conduct of prosecutions

Any person violating any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500, or by both such fine and imprisonment not to exceed 6 months. All prosecutions under this subchapter shall be instituted by the Corporation Counsel or one of his assistants in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this subchapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1225, ch. 118, § 32; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 463, 32 DCR 4450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-136. 1973 Ed., § 10-134.
DC Code § 37-201.33 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally|§ 37-201.33. Registration and inspection fees for weighing and measuring devices

(a) The Mayor shall collect fees relating to the registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices in the District of Columbia. (b) The following fees are established for the annual registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices in the District of Columbia: (1) Scales with a capacity of up to 100 pound, $75 (maximum fee per location, $900); (2) Scales with a capacity of more than 100 pounds, up to 2,000 pounds, $200; (3) Scales with a capacity of more than 2,000 pounds, up to 20,000 pounds, $500; (4) Vehicle scales, $1,500; (5) Retail engine fuel dispenser meter, $60; (6) Bulk petroleum fuel meter, $250; (7) Liquefied petroleum gas meter of 3/4 inch diameter or less, $250; (8) Liquefied petroleum gas meter of greater than 3/4 inch diameter, $375; (9) Wire/Cordage or fabric measuring device, $50; (10) Compressed natural gas (per meter), $250; (11) Hopper scales, $250; (12) Prescription balance electronic/mechanical, $75; (13) Jeweler’s balance, $75; (14) Yard sticks and tapes measures, $25; (15) UPC scanning (per unit), $25. (c) The Mayor, by rule, may amend the amount fees set forth in subsection (b) of this section and establish new fees as may be necessary for the registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the General Fund of the District of Columbia. (d) The Mayor may condemn and take out of service any weighing and measuring device not properly registered pursuant to this section.  (Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1220, ch. 118, § 32a; as added Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 2052, 51 DCR 8441; Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 2012, 54 DCR 7052; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 194, 56 DCR 1117.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-20 added subsec. (d). D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in subsec. (b)(1). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2052 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) addition of section, see § 2052 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2012 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). Short Title Short title of subtitle E of title II of Law 15-205: Section 2051 of D.C. Law 15-205 provided that subtitle E of title II of the act may be cited as the Registration and Inspection of Weighing and Measuring Devices Amendment Act of 2004. Short title: Section 2011 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that subtitle B of title II of the act may be cited as the “Weights and Measures Device Amendment Act of 2007”.
DC Code § 37-203.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending|Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally|Subchapter II - Definition of “Barrel of Corn.”|§ 37-203.01. “Barrel of corn” defined

Three hundred and fifty pounds of corn on the cob shall constitute a barrel and 280 pounds of shelled corn shall constitute a barrel; provided, that nothing in this section shall be held to prohibit the sale of corn on the cob by the barrel.  (Mar. 3, 1899, 30 Stat. 1346, ch. 432, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 10-122. 1973 Ed., § 10-121.
DC Code § 38-103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 1 - Board of Education|Subchapter I - General|§ 38-103. Annual estimates. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 317, ch. 3446, § 2(h); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(b); Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-48, § 2, 32 DCR 4583; Apr. 17, 1995, 109 Stat. 116, Pub. L. 104-8, § 202(g)(1); June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1003(b), 54 DCR 4102; Mar. 21, 2009, D.C. Law 17-325, § 2, 56 DCR 499; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 4034, 57 DCR 6242.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-103. 1973 Ed., § 31-104. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Public Schools Hearing Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-11, February 25, 2009, 56 DCR 1915). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 4034 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542). 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 Home Rule 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 § 38-104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 1 - Board of Education|Subchapter I - General|§ 38-104. Exemption from personal liability and security or bond requirement

The members of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia shall not be personally liable in damages for any official action of the Board performed in good faith in which the members participate; nor shall any member of the Board be liable for any costs that may be taxed against them or the Board on account of any such official action by them as members of the Board; but such costs shall be charged to the District of Columbia and paid as other costs are paid in suits brought against the municipality; nor shall the said Board or any of its members be required to give any supersedeas bond or security for costs or damages on any appeal whatever.  (June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 316, ch. 3446, § 2(i); Jan. 26, 1929, 45 Stat. 1139, ch. 105; Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(b).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-105. 1973 Ed., § 31-104a.
DC Code § 38-105 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 1 - Board of Education|Subchapter I - General|§ 38-105. Superintendent; appointment; term of office; duties. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 317, ch. 3446, § 3(1); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(d); Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 3204(h), 25 DCR 5740; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1003(c), 54 DCR 4102.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-107. 1973 Ed., § 31-105. Cross References Annual school census, see §§ 31-204—31-206. Ceremonial expenses, see § 38-914. Excusing children who are regularly employed from school attendance, see § 38-202. License taxes, regulated non-health related occupations and professions, see § 47-2853.04. Official expenses, see § 38-915. Removal of Superintendent, see § 38-106. Textbooks and supplies, recommendations for purchase, see § 38-704.
DC Code § 38-106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 1 - Board of Education|Subchapter I - General|§ 38-106. Removal of Superintendent. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 317, ch. 3446, § 3(2); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(d); June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1003(d), 54 DCR 4102.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-110. 1973 Ed., § 31-108.
DC Code § 38-107 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 1 - Board of Education|Subchapter I - General|§ 38-107. Supervisor of Manual Training

There shall be appointed by the Board a Supervisor of Manual Training who, under the direction of the Superintendent, shall have supervision of manual training instruction.  (June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 317, ch. 3446, § 3(6); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(d).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-111. 1973 Ed., § 31-111.
DC Code § 38-108 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 1 - Board of Education|Subchapter I - General|§ 38-108. Classification by correlated subjects

The Board of Education shall classify all academic and scientific subjects in the Central, Eastern, Western, and Business High Schools, and the McKinley Manual Training School into 8 departments so that each department shall contain correlated subjects, and the M Street High School and the Armstrong Manual Training School shall be similarly classified into 4 departments so that each department shall contain correlated subjects.  (June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 319, ch. 3446, § 5(1); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(d).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-112. 1973 Ed., § 31-112.