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DC Code § 2-1208.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter IV-A - Economic Development Budget Transparency|§ 2-1208.04. Freedom of information act disclosure

All data collected and maintained as part of the reporting obligations imposed by this subchapter shall be fully subject to, and comply with, subchapter II of Chapter 5 of this title [§ 2-531 et seq.].  (Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2255, 57 DCR 6242.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2255 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
DC Code § 2-1208.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program|§ 2-1208.31. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Department" means the Department of Small and Local Business Development, established by subchapter IX-A of Chapter 2 of this title.  (2) "District-based business" or "DBB" means a maker that: (A) Maintains its primary office in the District; (B) Possesses a current license pursuant to Chapter 28 of Title 47; (C) Has certified that either the majority owners are District residents or 51% or more of its employees are District residents; and (D) Is registered with the Department. (3) "Fund" means the Made in DC Fund established by § 2-1208.33. (4) "Innovation Space and Marketplace" means studio space together with sales gallery space, space with high-end shared equipment, and classrooms that would be available to local makers on a low-cost membership basis. (5) "Made in DC" means the brand name developed under the Made in DC program, established by § 2-1208.32, which may be used by a maker who is registered with the Department as a DBB to promote a product that has been: (A) Created, manufactured, or assembled in the District; and (B) Approved by the Department. (6) "Maker" means an individual, including an artisan or craftsperson, or a business, who creates, manufactures, or assembles a product through a process involving intellectual property, ingredients, raw materials, or other components. (7) "Program" means the Made in DC program established by § 2-1208.32.  (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 2, 63 DCR 7141.)  Applicability Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 § 2-1208.32 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program|§ 2-1208.32. Made in DC program

(a) There is established within the Department a Made in DC program, which shall: (1) Promote products created, manufactured, or assembled in the District; (2) Develop and promote the Made in DC brand name as an identifier of products created, manufactured, or assembled in the District; (3) Develop a logo for the Made in DC brand name to aid District-based businesses in marketing their products and to promote public recognition of the logo; (4) Raise awareness of and pride in products created, manufactured, or assembled in the District that carry the Made in DC logo; (5) Conduct a public awareness campaign, including producing public service announcements and distributing marketing materials, such as stickers, flyers, and digital logos, to promote the Made in DC brand name; (6) Coordinate with Events DC and Destination DC to market the Made in DC brand name and products created, manufactured, or assembled in the District to conventions, tourists, and major events; (7) Establish and maintain an online resource listing of products branded Made in DC; (8) Establish an application process to approve an eligible product created, manufactured, or assembled in the District; provided, that the Department shall review each approval every 3 years to confirm a product's continued eligibility and revoke its approval for use of the Made in DC brand name of any product or DBB that no longer meets the requirements of this section; (9) Provide technical assistance and other support to help eligible makers utilize the Made in DC brand name, including: (A) Coordinating with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to market the Program to eligible makers; and (B) Developing an interactive network to enable designers and makers to connect to spur local product innovation and partnerships; (10) Monitor the use of the Made in DC brand name to identify and stop the unauthorized use of the brand name and its logo; and (11) Develop criteria to evaluate on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of the Program. (b) The Department may engage a non-governmental organization with specific expertise in the District maker community to: (1) Assist the Department with the duties listed in subsection (a) of this section; (2) Identify makers who may be eligible to participate in the Program; and (3) Assess obstacles, if any, to the viability of the District maker community and make recommendations to address those obstacles.  (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 3, 63 DCR 7141.)  Applicability Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 § 2-1208.33 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program|§ 2-1208.33. Made in DC Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Made in DC Fund, which shall be administered by the Department in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited in the Fund: (1) Appropriated funds; (2) Donations from the public; (3) Donations and grants from private entities; (4) Interest earned from funds in the Fund; and (5) Any other available funding. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used for the purposes set forth in § 2-1208.32. (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.  (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 4, 63 DCR 7141.)  Applicability Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 § 2-1208.34 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program|§ 2-1208.34. Innovation Space and Marketplace report

(a) Within 180 days of the effective date of this subchapter, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development shall submit to the Mayor and the Council a report on opportunities for establishing a District-sponsored Innovation Space and Marketplace to support the local maker community by providing a central venue in which members can work and display and sell their products. (b) The report shall: (1) Identify District property for potential use as an Innovative Space and Marketplace; (2) Estimate the cost of developing potential sites for such use; (3) Estimate the costs of operating and maintaining the site; (4) Assess the availability of public-private partnerships to develop an Innovation Space and Marketplace; (5) Assess the availability of private donations, grants, or sponsorships to support the Innovation Space and Marketplace and the purchase of a wide range of equipment, such as tools for: (A) 3D printing and prototyping; (B) Woodworking; (C) Metal working and welding; (D) Sewing; (E) Screen printing; (F) Electronics; and (G) Robotics; and (6) Consider the most efficient management option for an Innovative Space and Marketplace. (c) In preparing the report, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development shall work with a variety of stakeholders, including: (1) Diverse members of the maker community; (2) Local creative organizations; (3) Universities and colleges; (4) The Commission on Arts and Humanities; and (5) The Department.  (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 5, 63 DCR 7141.)  Applicability Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 § 2-1208.35 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program|§ 2-1208.35. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of this title, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.   (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 6, 63 DCR 7141.)  Applicability Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 § 2-1208.36 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program|§ 2-1208.36. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 7, 63 DCR 7141; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7007, 63 DCR 10775.)
DC Code § 2-1209.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.01. Purposes

In enacting this subchapter, the Council of the District of Columbia supports the following statutory purposes: (1) To facilitate the establishment of 1 or more business incubators in the District of Columbia by offering the use of city-owned property, credit support for financing businesses in the incubator, and other incentives to ensure that tenant business costs for space and services are kept to a minimum; and (2) To design business incubators to assist companies through the conceptual, start-up, and early growth stages of their businesses. The business incubator is not intended to serve merely as inexpensive quarters for established businesses.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 2, 32 DCR 6334.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2231.
DC Code § 2-1209.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.02. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Business incubator” means a building that provides low-cost space and services to eligible tenant businesses. The term “business incubator” does not mean a multi-tenant facility that offers space alone. (2) “Council” means the Council of the District of Columbia. (3) “District” means the District of Columbia. (4) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 3, 32 DCR 6334.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2232.
DC Code § 2-1209.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.03. Eligibility criteria

(a) The Mayor shall define eligibility criteria for business incubators receiving public support. These criteria shall be stated in terms of business and economic development objectives, including, but not limited to, consideration of the following recommendations: (1) The Mayor shall rank the types of businesses that would be eligible tenants. (2) The Mayor shall rank-order the District government’s preferences in such a way that businesses with little job creation potential are ranked lower than those businesses which have more employment potential. (3) The Mayor shall give priority to potential tenant businesses such as light industrial, research and development, and business services companies that are potential major contributors to job creation efforts in the District. (b) To be an eligible tenant business for occupancy in a business incubator, a business shall be based and incorporated in the District, shall have its corporate headquarters and principal place of business located in the District, and shall not be a subsidiary of another business.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 4, 32 DCR 6334.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2233.
DC Code § 2-1209.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.04. Admissions policy

(a)(1) The Mayor shall establish admissions criteria for occupancy in a business incubator. (2) Admissions criteria may include, but not be limited to, factors such as the age, size, and financial status of the business. (b) The Mayor shall establish screening and application procedures which will apply to all prospective tenant businesses. (c) Submission of a business plan may be required for admission, especially for new-start businesses. (d) Any business selected for occupancy in a business incubator shall demonstrate a potential for success and an identified market for its goods or services. (e) Any business selected for occupancy in a business incubator must contract with the District government to maintain its principal place of business within the District for a minimum of 10 years following its move from the business incubator. (f) Each tenant business selected for occupancy in the business incubator shall be responsible for the cost of office renovations, maintenance, and, upon departure from the business incubator, for the cost of returning its incubator space to its original condition unless other arrangements are made in advance of departure with a new tenant business. (g) The Mayor shall establish the minimum insurance requirements of any tenant business to insure against any future liability of the District government for the business operations of the tenant.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 5, 32 DCR 6334.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2234.
DC Code § 2-1209.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.05. Services

(a) Selected basic services shall be included in the rent for the business incubator; other services shall be paid for on an as-used basis. (b) The only free services shall be those ordinarily available free of charge from participating providers. (c) Services available elsewhere shall not be duplicated; all existing management support and services programs in the District, including financial services, shall be utilized. (d) Both public and private resources may be made available to tenant businesses.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 6, 32 DCR 6334.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2235.
DC Code § 2-1209.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.06. Mayor may contract for outside management

The Mayor may contract with a for-profit or a nonprofit corporation or educational institution that can utilize its resources to provide management of the business incubator facility and its services, to provide business development assistance, and to coordinate financial assistance programs. The selection of a contractor for this purpose shall be subject to review by the Council’s Committee on Economic Development.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 7, 32 DCR 6334; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 126(a), 47 DCR 520.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2236. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-91 deleted the former second sentence, which read: “This contractor would implement the recommendations of the Advisory Board established in § 1-2241. 1981 Ed. ”, and in the second sentence, substituted “Economic Development” for “Housing and Economic Development (‘HED Committee’)”.
DC Code § 2-1209.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.07. Priority to residents

Priority shall be given to tenant businesses owned by persons who are residents of the District.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 8, 32 DCR 6334.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2237.
DC Code § 2-1209.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.08. First source employment agreement required

Tenant businesses chosen for occupancy in business incubators shall execute a first source employment agreement with the District government pursuant to § 2-219.03.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 9, 32 DCR 6334.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2238.
DC Code § 2-1209.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.09. Maximum stay policy

The Mayor shall devise a policy that encourages tenant businesses to leave the business incubators when a certain level of development is reached, but does not arbitrarily evict a tenant business at a crucial period in its development.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 10, 32 DCR 6334.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2239.
DC Code § 2-1209.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.10. Location of business incubators

The Mayor shall locate business incubators in areas in the District appropriate to the types of businesses targeted for occupancy, based on District-determined priorities, and shall seek sites which have the least prohibitive zoning in order to allow a range of uses.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 11, 32 DCR 6334.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2240.
DC Code § 2-1209.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.11. Advisory Board established. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 12, 32 DCR 6334; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401(a), 45 DCR 1172.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2241.
DC Code § 2-1209.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.12. Duties of Advisory Board. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 13, 32 DCR 6334; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401(a), 45 DCR 1172.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2242.
DC Code § 2-1209.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.13. Rules. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 14, 32 DCR 6334; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401(a), 45 DCR 1172.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2243.
DC Code § 2-1209.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development|Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation|§ 2-1209.14. Annual report

The Office of Business and Economic Development shall annually prepare a report for the Committee on Economic Development which shall describe in detail the operations of each business incubator, including, but not limited to, a discussion of: (1) The business operation of each tenant business; (2) The impact of the product or service provided to the public and the job training opportunities of each tenant business to the economic development objectives of the city for which the tenant business was selected; (3) The employment benefits and revenues to the District as a result of the establishment of the business incubator; (4) The utilization of shared services; (5) Any recurrent problems experienced in the management of the business incubator as well as the recommended corrective action; (6) Any financial or technical assistance provided to a tenant business by the public or private sector; (7) The establishment and implementation of business incubator policies, rules, and regulations; and (8) Any legislative initiatives which would increase the productivity, viability, and economic benefits of business tenants or a business incubator facility.  (Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 15, 32 DCR 6334; April 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 126(b), 47 DCR 520.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2244. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-91, in the introductory paragraph, substituted “Committee on Economic Development” for “HED Committee”.