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DC Code § 22-1862 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 18B - Ivory and Horn Trafficking|§ 22-1862. Unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product

(a) Beginning one year after October 1, 2020, a person commits the offense of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product if that person knowingly imports, sells, offers for sale, purchases, barters, trades, or possesses with intent to sell a prohibited animal product. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a person does not commit the offense of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product if the person: (1) Bequeaths the prohibited animal product to the legal beneficiary of an estate or trust upon the death of the owner; (2) Gifts or donates the prohibited animal product without remuneration; (3) Is a government employee or agent conducting law enforcement activities pursuant to federal, state, or local law; (4) Is an educational or scientific institution that imports, sells, offers for sale, purchases, barters, trades, or possesses with intent to sell a prohibited animal product for educational or scientific purposes; (5) Is engaging in an activity that is expressly authorized by federal law or a permit issued pursuant to federal law; (6) Imports, sells, offers for sale, purchases, barters, trades, or possesses with intent to sell a prohibited animal product that is part of an antique that: (A) Is composed of not more than 20% of a prohibited animal product by volume; and (B) The person can, through documentation, establish provenance and demonstrate that the antique is at least 100 years old; or (7) Imports, sells, offers for sale, purchases, barters, trades, or possesses with intent to sell a prohibited animal product that is part of a musical instrument that: (A) Is composed of less than 20% of a prohibited animal product by volume; and (B) The person can establish provenance and demonstrate that the musical instrument was manufactured before 1976. (c) The act of obtaining an appraisal of a prohibited animal product alone shall not constitute possession with intent to sell or offer for sale.  (Aug. 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-126, § 3, 67 DCR 5060.)  Applicability Section 7082 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-126 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-126: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 23-126 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.
DC Code § 22-1863 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 18B - Ivory and Horn Trafficking|§ 22-1863. Penalties

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person convicted of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product shall: (1) For a first offense, be fined no more than $1,000 or twice the value of the prohibited animal product, whichever is greater, incarcerated for no more than 30 days, or both; (2) For a second offense, be fined no more than $5,000 or twice the value of the prohibited animal product, whichever is greater, incarcerated for no more than one year, or both; and (3) For a third or subsequent offense, be fined no more than $25,000 or thrice the value of the prohibited animal product, whichever is greater, incarcerated for no more than 3 years, or both. (b) For any offense where the total value of the prohibited animal product is greater than $25,000, a person convicted of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product shall be fined thrice the value of the prohibited animal product, incarcerated for no more than 3 years, or both. (c) If the person convicted of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product is not an individual, the court may double the applicable fine specified in subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section. (d) The fines set forth in this section shall not be limited by § 22-3571.01.  (Aug. 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-126, § 4, 67 DCR 5060.)  Applicability Section 7082 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-126 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-126: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 23-126 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.
DC Code § 22-1864 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 18B - Ivory and Horn Trafficking|§ 22-1864. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Aug. 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-126, § 5, 67 DCR 5060.)  Applicability Section 7082 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-126 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-126: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 23-126 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.
DC Code § 22-1865 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 18B - Ivory and Horn Trafficking|§ 22-1865. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Aug. 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-126, § 6, 67 DCR 5060; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7082, 67 DCR 10493.)  Applicability Section 7082 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-126 has been implemented.
DC Code § 22-1901 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 19 - Incest|§ 22-1901. Definition and penalty

If any person in the District related to another person within and not including the fourth degree of consanguinity, computed according to the rules of the Roman or civil law, shall marry or cohabit with or have sexual intercourse with such other so-related person, knowing him or her to be within said degree of relationship, the person so offending shall be deemed guilty of incest, and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 12 years. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1332, ch. 854, § 875; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(r), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-1901. 1973 Ed., § 22-1901. Section References This section is referenced in § 22-4001 and § 23-113. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added the last sentence. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(r) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-1931 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 19A - Interfering with Reports of Crime|§ 22-1931. Obstructing, preventing, or interfering with reports to or requests for assistance from law enforcement agencies, medical providers, or child welfare agencies

(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to knowingly disconnect, damage, disable, temporarily or permanently remove, or use physical force or intimidation to block access to any telephone, radio, computer, or other electronic communication device with a purpose to obstruct, prevent, or interfere with: (1) The report of any criminal offense to any law enforcement agency; (2) The report of any bodily injury or property damage to any law enforcement agency; (3) A request for ambulance or emergency medical assistance to any governmental agency, or any hospital, doctor, or other medical service provider, or (4) The report of any act of child abuse or neglect to a law enforcement or child welfare agency. (b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both.  (Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-306, § 107, 53 DCR 8610; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 206(f), 60 DCR 2064.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $1,000” in (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) enactments, see § 107 of Omnibus Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-445, July 19, 2006, 53 DCR 6443). For temporary (90 day) enactments, see § 107 of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-490, October 18, 2006, 53 DCR 8686). For temporary (90 day) enactments, see § 107 of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-10, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1479). For temporary (90 day) enactments, see § 107 of Omnibus Public Safety Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-25, April 19, 2007, 54 DCR 4036). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 206(f) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-2001 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 20 - Kidnapping|§ 22-2001. Definition and penalty; conspiracy

Whoever shall be guilty of, or of aiding or abetting in, seizing, confining, inveigling, enticing, decoying, kidnapping, abducting, concealing, or carrying away any individual by any means whatsoever, and holding or detaining, or with the intent to hold or detain, such individual for ransom or reward or otherwise, except, in the case of a minor, by a parent thereof, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not more than 30 years. For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01, the offense defined by this section is a Class A felony. This section shall be held to have been violated if either the seizing, confining, inveigling, enticing, decoying, kidnapping, abducting, concealing, carrying away, holding, or detaining occurs in the District of Columbia. If 2 or more individuals enter into any agreement or conspiracy to do any act or acts which would constitute a violation of the provisions of this section, and 1 or more of such individuals do any act to effect the object of such agreement or conspiracy, each such individual shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this section. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1322, ch. 854, § 812; Feb. 18, 1933, 47 Stat. 858, ch. 103; Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1307, Pub. L. 89-347, § 3; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302, § 4(g), 47 DCR 7249; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(i), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2101. 1973 Ed., § 22-2101. Section References This section is referenced in § 11-502, § 22-3152, § 22-4001, § 23-546, and § 24-112. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-302, substituted “not more than 30 years” for “life or for any term as the court in its discretion may determine”; and inserted the second sentence. The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added the last sentence. Cross References Armed offenses, additional penalty, see §§ 22-4501 and 22-4502. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(g) of the Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 13-462, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9443). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(g) of Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-2, February 2, 2001, 48 DCR 2239). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(g) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(i) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-2101 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter|§ 22-2101. Murder in the first degree — Purposeful killing; killing while perpetrating certain crimes

Whoever, being of sound memory and discretion, kills another purposely, either of deliberate and premeditated malice or by means of poison, or in perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate an offense punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary, or without purpose to do so kills another in perpetrating or in attempting to perpetrate any arson, as defined in § 22-301 or § 22-302, first degree sexual abuse, first degree child sexual abuse, first degree cruelty to children, mayhem, robbery, or kidnaping, or in perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate any housebreaking while armed with or using a dangerous weapon, or in perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate a felony involving a controlled substance, is guilty of murder in the first degree. For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01(b)(7), murder in the first degree is a Class A felony.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 798; June 12, 1940, 54 Stat. 347, ch. 339; Sept. 26, 1992, D.C. Law 9-153, § 2(a), 39 DCR 3868; May 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-257, § 401(b)(1), 42 DCR 53; May 16, 1998, D.C. Law 12-113, § 2, 44 DCR 6931; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302, § 4(a), 47 DCR 7249.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2401. 1973 Ed., § 22-2401. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-627, § 7-651.12, § 11-502, § 22-2103, § 22-3152, § 22-4001, § 23-113, § 23-546, § 24-112, § 24-211.07, and § 24-251.02. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-302 added the last sentence. Cross References Life-sustaining procedures, health care provider immunity for good faith conduct, see § 7-627. Sex offender registration, sexually violent offense defined, see § 22-4101. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of the Sentencing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-410, August 11, 2000, 47 DCR 7271). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 4(a) and 11 of the Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 13-462, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9443). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-2, February 2, 2001, 48 DCR 2239). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370). Editor's Notes Section 11 of D.C. Law 13-302 provided: “This act shall apply to offenses committed on or after August 5, 2000.”
DC Code § 22-2102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter|§ 22-2102. Murder in the first degree — Placing obstructions upon or displacement of railroads

Whoever maliciously places an obstruction upon a railroad or street railroad, or displaces or injures anything appertaining thereto, or does any other act with intent to endanger the passage of any locomotive or car, and thereby occasions the death of another, is guilty of murder in the first degree. For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01(b)(7), murder in the first degree is a Class A felony.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 799; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302,§ 4(b), 47 DCR 7249.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2402. 1973 Ed., § 22-2402. Section References This section is referenced in § 22-2103, § 22-3152, § 23-113, § 24-112, and § 24-251.02. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-302 added the last sentence. Cross References Offenders convicted under this section, eligibility for furlough, see § 24-251.02. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(b) of the Sentencing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-410, August 11, 2000, 47 DCR 7271). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(b) of the Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 13-462, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9443). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(b) of Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-2, February 2, 2001, 48 DCR 2239). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(b) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370).
DC Code § 22-2103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter|§ 22-2103. Murder in the second degree

Whoever with malice aforethought, except as provided in §§ 22-2101, 22-2102, kills another, is guilty of murder in the second degree. For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01(b)(7), murder in the second degree is a Class A felony.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 800; June 12, 1940, 54 Stat. 347, ch. 339; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302, § 4(c), 47 DCR 7249.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2403. 1973 Ed., § 22-2403. Section References This section is referenced in § 22-3152, § 23-113, § 23-546, § 24-112, and § 24-251.02. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-302 added the last sentence. Cross References Furlough eligibility, persons convicted under this section, see § 24-251.02. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(c) of the Sentencing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-410, August 11, 2000, 47 DCR 7271). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(c) of the Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 13-462, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9443). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(c) of Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-2, February 2, 2001, 48 DCR 2239). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(c) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370).
DC Code § 22-2105 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter|§ 22-2105. Penalty for manslaughter

Whoever is guilty of manslaughter shall be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not exceeding 30 years. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 802; May 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-256, § 2(c), 42 DCR 20; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(b), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2405. 1973 Ed., § 22-2405. Section References This section is referenced in § 22-3152, § 24-112, and § 50-2206.51. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added the last sentence. Cross References Committing crime when armed, additional penalty, see §§ 22-4501 and 22-4502. Negligent homicide, see §§ 50-2203.01 and 50-2203.02. Operation of a motor vehicle, driving under influence prima facie evidence, see § 50-2205.02. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(b) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-2106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter|§ 22-2106. Murder of law enforcement officer

(a) Whoever, with deliberate and premeditated malice, and with knowledge or reason to know that the victim is a law enforcement officer or public safety employee, kills any law enforcement officer or public safety employee engaged in, or on account of, the performance of such officer’s or employee’s official duties, is guilty of murder of a law enforcement officer or public safety employee, and shall be sentenced to life without the possibility of release. It shall not be a defense to this charge that the victim was acting unlawfully by seizing or attempting to seize the defendant or another person. (b) For the purposes of subsection (a) of this section, the term: (1) “Law enforcement officer” means: (A) A sworn member of the Metropolitan Police Department; (B) A sworn member of the District of Columbia Protective Services; (C) The Director, deputy directors, and officers of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections; (D) Any probation, parole, supervised release, community supervision, or pretrial services officer of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency or The Pretrial Services Agency; (E) Metro Transit police officers; and (F) Any federal, state, county, or municipal officer performing functions comparable to those performed by the officers described in subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), (E), and (F) of this paragraph, including but not limited to state, county, or municipal police officers, sheriffs, correctional officers, parole officers, and probation and pretrial service officers. (2) “Public safety employee” means: (A) A District of Columbia firefighter, emergency medical technician/paramedic, emergency medical technician/intermediate paramedic, or emergency medical technician; and (B) Any federal, state, county, or municipal officer performing functions comparable to those performed by the District of Columbia employees described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. (c) In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 802a; as added May 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-256, § 2(d), 42 DCR 20; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 154, 49 DCR 5306; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(c), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2406. Section References This section is referenced in § 22-3152, § 23-113, § 24-112, and § 24-403.01. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-194 rewrote the section. The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added (c). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(c) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.