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DC Code § 7-733.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter I - General Powers, Fees, and Funds|§ 7-733.01. Deposit of fees

(a) Beginning with fiscal year 2007, the Mayor shall ensure that all fees and fines received from enforcement and regulation of the activities described in § 7-731 shall be deposited in the Regulatory Enforcement Fund as required by § 7-731(c). (b) Beginning with fiscal year 2007, the Mayor shall ensure that all licensing fees, civil fines, and interest relating to the practice of health occupations in the District shall be deposited in the Health Occupations Regulations Fund as required by § 7-732 [repealed].  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4904a; as added Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 5052, 52 DCR 7503.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5052 of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667). Short Title Short title of subtitle F of title V of Law 16-33: Section 5051 of D.C. Law 16-33 provided that subtitle F of title V of the act may be cited as the Department of Health Functions Clarification Amendment Act of 2005.
DC Code § 7-733.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter I - General Powers, Fees, and Funds|§ 7-733.02. Board of Pharmacy Fund

(a)(1) There is established, as a nonlapsing fund in the Department of Health, the Board of Pharmacy Fund (“Fund”), to be administered by the Mayor as an agency fund, as defined in § 47-373(2)(I), into which all licensing fees, civil fines, and interest earned relating to the practice of pharmaceutical detailing, and any other funds, as directed by law, shall be deposited and used for the administration of the Board of Pharmacy. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term “practice of pharmaceutical detailing” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 3-1201.02(11A). (b) All funds 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, but shall be continually available to the Department of Health for the uses and purposes set forth in subsection (a) of this section, subject to authorization by Congress.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4904b; as added Mar. 26, 2008, D.C. Law 17-131, § 103, 55 DCR 1659.)  Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Law 17-131, the SafeRX Amendment Act of 2008, see Mayor’s Order 2008-83, June 11, 2008 ( 55 DCR 9360).
DC Code § 7-734 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter I - General Powers, Fees, and Funds|§ 7-734. Public Health Laboratory fees

The Mayor is authorized to establish a schedule of fees for forms and for performing laboratory analysis of biological and environmental samples obtained from humans, animals, or various environmental media for the purpose of identifying environmental contaminants and performing epidemiological surveillance, including for cases of lead poisoning, tuberculosis, rabies, and sexually transmitted diseases. The schedule of fees may account for the provision of bulk services and may distinguish between services provided to individuals and organizations. The schedule of fees may be developed on a sliding scale based on a person’s or organization’s ability to pay for laboratory analysis, or may be waived in cases of extreme need.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4905, 48 DCR 6981; Mar. 27, 2003, D.C. Law 14-257, § 2, 50 DCR 244.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-257 rewrote the first sentence which had read: “The Mayor is authorized to establish a schedule of fees for performing laboratory analysis of biological and environmental samples obtained from humans, animals, or various environmental media for the purpose of identifying environmental contaminants and performing epidemiological surveillance for cases of lead poisoning, tuberculosis, rabies, and sexually transmitted diseases.” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5 of Department of Health Functions Clarification Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-60, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5701). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4405 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Public Health Laboratory Fee Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-390, June 21, 2002, 49 DCR 6083). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Public Health Laboratory Fee Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-479, October 3, 2002, 49 DCR 9579). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Public Health Laboratory Fee Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-208, October 19, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 10464).
DC Code § 7-735 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter I - General Powers, Fees, and Funds|§ 7-735. Public Health Laboratory Fund. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4906, 48 DCR 6981; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9078(a), 58 DCR 6226.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 6 of Department of Health Functions Clarification Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-60, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5701). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4406 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
DC Code § 7-736 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter I - General Powers, Fees, and Funds|§ 7-736. Disbursements from the Laboratory Fund. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4907, 48 DCR 6981; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9078(b), 58 DCR 6226.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Department of Health Functions Clarification Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-60, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5701). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4407 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
DC Code § 7-736.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter I - General Powers, Fees, and Funds|§ 7-736.02. Communicable and Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Communicable and Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment Fund (“Fund”), to be administered by the Department of Health in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) The Fund shall consist of revenue from the following sources related to the prevention and treatment of communicable and chronic diseases by the Department of Health: (1) Third-party payors; (2) Sliding-fee scale collections; and (3) Other collections. (c) The Fund shall be used for operations necessary to provide communicable and chronic disease prevention and treatment services. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund, and interest earned, 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.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4907b; as added Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 5012(b), 61 DCR 9990.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5012(b) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5012(b) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5012(b) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
DC Code § 7-736.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter I - General Powers, Fees, and Funds|§ 7-736.03. Communicable disease fees

(a) The Director of the Department of Health may establish a schedule of fees for the prevention and treatment of communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis to be provided to any individual who presents for prevention or treatment services, regardless of health insurance coverage or ability to pay. The Director may periodically revise the schedule of fees and may establish a sliding fee scale, based on income, for uninsured individuals. The fees, including any sliding fee scale, shall be published in the District of Columbia Register. (b) The Director may seek reimbursement from any third-party payor for services provided relating to the prevention and treatment of communicable diseases.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4907c; as added by Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 5012(b), 61 DCR 9990.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5012(b) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5012(b) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5012(b) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
DC Code § 7-737 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter I - General Powers, Fees, and Funds|§ 7-737. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4908, 48 DCR 6981.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 8 of Department of Health Functions Clarification Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-60, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5701). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4408 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 to Regulate Barber Shops, Beauty Salons, and Massage and Spa Establishments, see Mayor’s Order 2006-10, January 27, 2006 ( 53 DCR 2711a). Delegation of Authority under D.C. Law 14-28, the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001, see Mayor’s Order 2006-34, March 12, 2006 ( 53 DCR 5073). Resolutions Resolution 15-510, the “Air Quality Control Regulation Implementing Sections 182 and 185 of the Federal Clean Air Act Emergency Approval Resolution of 2004”, was approved effective April 4, 2004. Resolution 15-512, the “Air Quality Control Regulation Implementing the Severe Area Non-attainment Requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act Emergency Approval Resolution of 2004”, was approved effective April 4, 2004.
DC Code § 7-741.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter II - Inspections, Penalties, Waiver, and Employee Rights|§ 7-741.02. Smoking prohibitions; inspections

The Department of Health is authorized to conduct inspections of all places of employment and public places to ensure that the activity of smoking in such places, which is hereby prohibited, is not taking place, except that: (1) Between April 4, 2006, and January 1, 2007, the smoking prohibition set forth in this section shall not apply to a brew pub, club, nightclub, or tavern as those entities are defined in § 25-101 or the bar and bar area of a restaurant. This exception shall not apply to an indoor restaurant table of a restaurant, as defined in § 25-101. (2) After January 1, 2007, the exception described in paragraph (1) of this section shall expire and smoking shall be prohibited in all places of employment and public places at all times. (3) The places described in this chapter shall be required to post signs pursuant to § 7-1704 and in accordance with regulations issued pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 17 of this title or any other District law.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4916; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-90, § 2(b), 53 DCR 1087.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-742. Cross References Restrictions on tobacco smoking, see § 7-1701 et seq.
DC Code § 7-741.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter II - Inspections, Penalties, Waiver, and Employee Rights|§ 7-741.04. Penalties

An employer or person who willfully violates the requirements of this chapter by: (1) Smoking in a prohibited area shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000; subsequent offenses shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200 or more than $1,000; (2) Obscuring, removing, defacing, mutilating or destroying any sign posted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of $500; or (3) Failing to post or maintain warning signs describing the prohibited activity and failing to notify a person observed to be smoking to stop the activity, as required by this subsection, shall be subject to a fine of $500; each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4918; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-90, § 2(b), 53 DCR 1087.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-744.
DC Code § 7-741.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter II - Inspections, Penalties, Waiver, and Employee Rights|§ 7-741.05. Economic hardship waiver

(a) The Mayor may grant an economic hardship waiver from the requirements of this subchapter; provided, that prior to the granting of a waiver, the applicant establishes, to the satisfaction of the Mayor, that compliance with the requirements of this subchapter has caused or will cause undue financial hardship. An economic hardship waiver shall be based on regulations issued in accordance with § 7-741.07. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, places of employment and public places where smoking is permitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Have been in existence on or before January 1, 2007; (2) Not permit smoking in an area that exceeds 25% of the total area, if the place of employment or public place is a restaurant as defined in § 25-101; and (3) Be subject to conditions or restrictions as may be necessary to minimize the adverse effects of smoking and shall be consistent with the general purpose of this subchapter.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4919; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-90, § 2(b), 53 DCR 1087.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-745.
DC Code § 7-741.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter II - Inspections, Penalties, Waiver, and Employee Rights|§ 7-741.06. Employee rights and protections

(a) Places of employment and enclosed public places that permit smoking pursuant to this chapter shall not require employees to work in smoking areas provided that an employee requests to work solely in non-smoking areas. (1) An employee who is aggrieved by a violation of this subsection shall have a private cause of action against the owner, manager, or person in charge of the place of employment or public place. (2) An employee shall pursue and exhaust all remedies available pursuant to any collective bargaining agreement, grievance procedure, or other established means of resolving employer-employee disputes to resolve a violation of this subsection prior to commencing a civil action. (b) An owner, manager, or other person responsible for a place of employment or public place that permits smoking under this subchapter shall not: (1) Require an employee to work in a smoking area; provided, the employee requests to work in the non-smoking area only; (2) Discharge or otherwise discriminate against any employee with respect to compensation or any other term, condition, or privilege of employment on the basis that the employee or applicant requested to work in a non-smoking area; or (3) Discharge, refuse to hire, or in any manner retaliate against an employee, applicant for employment, or customer because that employee, applicant, or customer exercises any rights afforded by this chapter or reports a violation of this chapter. (c) An employee who is aggrieved by a violation of this section shall be entitled to recover damages, including lost or back wages or salary. The court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4920; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-90, § 2(b), 53 DCR 1087.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-746.
DC Code § 7-741.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter II - Inspections, Penalties, Waiver, and Employee Rights|§ 7-741.07. Rulemaking

The Mayor is authorized to promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter. Any proposed regulations issued pursuant to this chapter shall be submitted to the Council for a 60-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed regulations, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 60-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4921; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-90, § 2(b), 53 DCR 1087.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-747. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-741.05.
DC Code § 7-742.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter III - Cottage Foods|§ 7-742.01. Definitions

 For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “CFBR” means the Cottage Food Business Registry within the Department of Health. (2) “Cottage food business” means a business that: (A) Produces or packages cottage food products in a residential kitchen; (B) Sells the cottage food products in accordance with § 7-742.02 and regulations adopted by the Department of Health; and (C) Repealed. (D) Has obtained a home occupancy permit from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs pursuant to section 203 of Title 11 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (11 DCMR Section 203). (2A) "Cottage food business identification number and certificate" means the unique identifier for tracking cottage food businesses and the certificate evidencing status as a cottage food business. (3) “Cottage food product” means a non-potentially hazardous food, as specified in regulations adopted by the Department of Health, that is sold to consumers, including through direct, retail, and online sales, within the District of Columbia in accordance with § 7-742.02 and regulations adopted by the Department of Health. (4) “Department” means the Department of Health. (5)(A) [Stet] "Food establishment" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 48-102(5).  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4932; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4931; as added Jan. 25, 2014, D.C. Law 20-63, § 2, 60 DCR 16530; Mar. 10, 2020, D.C. Law 23-61, § 2(a), 67 DCR 572; June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-116, § 5, 67 DCR 5081.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-749.01. Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-63 added this section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 20-63, § 3, see § 7003 of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-63: Section 3 of D.C. Law 20-63 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Applicability of D.C. Law 20-63: Section 3 of D.C. Law 20-63, as amended by D.C. Law 21-36, § 7003, provided that the act shall apply as of October 1, 2015.
DC Code § 7-742.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter III - Cottage Foods|§ 7-742.03. Cottage food prepared or stored in a private home

(a) Food prepared or stored in a private home shall not be used or offered for human consumption in a food establishment, except as provided in section 3806 of Title 25-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-A DCMR 3806) or when prepared by a cottage food business in accordance with § 7-742.02(a). (b) A food establishment shall not include a cottage food business operating in accordance with § 7-742.02(a).  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4932; as added Mar. 10, 2020, D.C. Law 23-61, § 2(c), 67 DCR 572.)
DC Code § 7-743.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7A - Functions of the Department of Health|Subchapter IV - Health Occupation Advisory Committees|§ 7-743.01. Generally

(a) The Department of Health shall oversee the Health Occupation Advisory Committees established under this subchapter. (b) All appointments to the Health Occupation Advisory Committees shall be made by the Director of the Department of Health. (c) The Department of Health shall provide facilities and other administrative support for the Health Occupation Advisory Committees, as determined by the Director. (d) The Health Occupation Advisory Committees shall review applications for licensure to practice upon request of the Board of Medicine. The Health Occupation Advisory Committees shall submit their respective recommendations to the Board of Medicine for action. (e) For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Board of Medicine” means the Board of Medicine established pursuant to § 3-1202.03(a). (2) “Health Occupation Advisory Committees” means the advisory committees established pursuant to this subchapter.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4941; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 202(b), 62 DCR 1884.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 202(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405). For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 202(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).