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DC Code § 7-1006 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons|§ 7-1006. Equal access to housing

(a) Persons with physical or mental disabilities shall be entitled to full and equal access, as other members of the general public, to all housing accommodations offered for rent, lease, or compensation in the District of Columbia, subject to the conditions and limitations established by law or in accordance with law and applicable alike to all persons. (b) Persons with physical or mental disabilities who have a service animal shall be entitled to full and equal access to all housing accommodations referred to in this section without being denied access because of the service animal. Such persons shall not be required to pay an extra charge for the service animal but shall be liable for any damage done by the service animal. (c) Nothing in this section shall require any person renting, leasing, or providing real property for compensation in the District of Columbia to modify his property in any way or to provide a higher degree of care for a blind person or person with another physical disability than for a person who does not have a physical disability. (d) In making a determination that an individual qualifies under this section, a housing provider shall limit any inquiry to the minimum information and documentation necessary to establish that an individual meets the definition of persons with physical or mental disabilities provided in § 7-1009(4) by requiring that a physician or other licensed healthcare professional verify that the individual meets the definition of persons with physical or mental disabilities. A housing provider may also require a person with a disability to demonstrate a nexus between his or her disability and the function that the service animal provides. A housing provider shall not inquire further into the nature or severity of the disability. A housing provider shall not require the individual to provide a description of the disability when making an eligibility determination. A housing provider shall not require the individual to provide eligibility documentation in less than 30 days.  (Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 972, Pub. L. 92-515, § 5; Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-144, § 2(c), 27 DCR 4659; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(d), 53 DCR 6198; Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-291, § 2(c), 60 DCR 2351.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1706. 1973 Ed., § 6-1505. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1007. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-305, in subsec. (a), substituted “persons with physical disabilities” for “physically disabled persons”; and, in subsec. (c), substituted “person with another physical disability” for “otherwise physically disabled person” and “does not have a physical disability” for “is not physically disabled”. The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-291 substituted “Persons with physical or mental disabilities” for “Blind persons and other persons with physical disabilities” in (a); rewrote (b); and added (d).
DC Code § 7-1007 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons|§ 7-1007. Penalties

(a) Any person or the agent of any person in the District of Columbia who denies or interferes with admittance to or enjoyment of any of the places, accommodations, or conveyances listed in §§ 7-1001 and 7-1002 or otherwise interferes with the rights of a blind person or person with another physical disability under § 7-1001, § 7-1002, § 7-1005, or § 7-1006 shall be imprisoned for not longer than 90 days, or fined not more than $300, or both. (b) A civil fine of $250 may be imposed as an alternative sanction for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.]. Adjudication of any infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.]. (c) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to increase the fine in subsection (b) of this section.  (Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 972, Pub. L. 92-515, § 6; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(e), 53 DCR 6198; May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-146, § 2(b), 57 DCR 2549.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1707. 1973 Ed., § 6-1506. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1831.03. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-305 substituted “person or person with another physical disability” for “or otherwise disabled person”. D.C. Law 18-146 designated the existing text as subsec. (a); and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
DC Code § 7-1008 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons|§ 7-1008. White Cane Safety Day

Each year, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall take suitable public notice of October 15th as White Cane Safety Day. He shall issue a proclamation commenting upon the significance of the white cane, and calling upon the citizens of the District of Columbia to observe the provisions of this chapter, to be aware of the presence of persons with disabilities in the community, to keep safe and functional for persons with disabilities the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, other public places, places of public accommodation, amusement, and resort, and other places to which the public is invited, and to offer assistance to persons with disabilities upon appropriate occasions.  (Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 972, Pub. L. 92-515, § 7; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(f), 53 DCR 6198.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1708. 1973 Ed., § 6-1507. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-305 substituted “persons with disabilities” for “disabled persons” and “the disabled”. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization 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 § 7-1009 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons|§ 7-1009. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter: (1) The term “blind person” means, and the term “blind” refers to, a person who is totally blind, has impaired vision of not more than 20/200 visual acuity in the better eye and for whom vision cannot be improved to better than 20/200, or who has loss of vision due wholly or in part to impairment of field vision or to other factors which affect the usefulness of vision to a like degree. (2) The term “deaf person” means a person who is totally deaf or a person with hearing impairment that severely interferes with his or her ability to hear environmental noises. (3) The term “guide dog” means a dog that is specially trained to assist a blind or deaf person and one which a blind or deaf person relies on for assistance. (4) The term “persons with physical or mental disabilities” refers to an individual who has a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that substantially limits the ability of one to assist one’s self, to perform manual tasks, to engage in an occupation, to live independently, to walk, to see, or to hear. (5) The term “service animal” means an animal, permitted in the District under § 8-1808(h)(1), including a guide dog, that is specially trained to assist a person who meets the definition of persons with physical or mental disabilities, and is one which a person with physical or mental disabilities relies on for disability-related assistance. The term also includes an animal in training by an organization that provides service animals to persons with physical or mental disabilities. The term does not encompass an animal whose sole purpose is to serve as a crime deterrent or that serves solely as a companion. (6) The term “service animal in training” means an animal that is: (A) At least 6 months of age; (B) Undergoing special training to assist persons with physical or mental disabilities; (C) Accompanied by an experienced service animal trainer or the animal's owner; and (D) Designated as a service animal in training by wearing a harness, backpack, or vest that identifies it as a service animal in training.  (Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 972, Pub. L. 92-515, § 8; Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-144, § 2(d), 27 DCR 4659; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(g), 53 DCR 6198; May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-146, § 2(c), 57 DCR 2549; Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-291, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2351; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-208, § 2(b), 68 DCR 000780.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1709. 1973 Ed., § 6-1508. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1002, § 7-1006, and § 7-2502.03. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-305, in par. (4), substituted “person with a physical disability” for “otherwise physically disabled”. D.C. Law 18-146 added pars. (5) and (6). The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-291 rewrote (4) and (5); and substituted “persons with physical or mental disabilities” for “a person who is blind or has a physical disability” in (6)(B).
DC Code § 7-1051.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 10M - Hearing Aid Assistance Program|§ 7-1051.01. Definitions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 27, 2018, D.C. Law 22-151, § 2, 65 DCR 6123; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7165, 68 DCR 008602.)
DC Code § 7-1051.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 10M - Hearing Aid Assistance Program|§ 7-1051.02. Hearing Aid Assistance Program. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 27, 2018, D.C. Law 22-151, § 3, 65 DCR 6123; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7165, 68 DCR 008602.)
DC Code § 7-1103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11 - Interstate Compact on Mental Health|§ 7-1103. Supplementary agreements

The Compact Administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of party states pursuant to Articles VII and XI of the Compact. In the event that such supplementary agreements shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of the District of Columbia or require or contemplate the provision of any service by the District of Columbia, no such agreement shall have force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction said institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of such service.  (Apr. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 130, Pub. L. 92-280, § 4.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1803. 1973 Ed., § 6-1603. References in Text The “Compact,” referred to at the end of the first sentence, is set forth in § 7-1101.
DC Code § 7-1104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11 - Interstate Compact on Mental Health|§ 7-1104. Discharge of financial obligations

The Compact Administrator, subject to the approval of the Mayor or his designated agent, may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon the District of Columbia by the Compact or by any supplementary agreement entered into thereunder.  (Apr. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 131, Pub. L. 92-280, § 5.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1804. 1973 Ed., § 6-1604. References in Text The “Compact,” referred to near the end of the section, is set forth in § 7-1101. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization 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 § 7-1105 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11 - Interstate Compact on Mental Health|§ 7-1105. Consultation concerning proposed transferee

The Compact Administrator is hereby directed to consult with the immediate family of any proposed transferee and, in the case of a proposed transferee from an institution in the District of Columbia to an institution in a party state, to take no final action without approval of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.  (Apr. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 131, Pub. L. 92-280, § 6.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1805. 1973 Ed., § 6-1605.
DC Code § 7-1106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11 - Interstate Compact on Mental Health|§ 7-1106. Distribution of copies of chapter

Duly authorized copies of this chapter shall, upon its approval, be transmitted by the Mayor or his designated agent to the Governor of each state, the Attorney General and the Administrator of General Services of the United States, and the Council of State Governments.  (Apr. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 131, Pub. L. 92-280, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1806. 1973 Ed., § 6-1606. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization 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 § 7-1131.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.01. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001”.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 101, 48 DCR 7674.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1141.02, § 7-1141.06, § 7-1141.07, § 7-1141.09, § 7-1231.02, and § 21-511. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 101 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947).
DC Code § 7-1131.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.06. Appointment and duties of Chief Financial Officer

The Department shall have a Chief Financial Officer (“Department CFO”), who shall be appointed by the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia (“District’s CFO”) in collaboration with the Director. The Department CFO shall: (1) Be qualified by experience and training to carry out accounting, budgeting, and financial management functions; (2) Directly report to, be ultimately responsible to, and be under the supervisory direction of the District’s CFO, through the Director; (3) Engage in the accounting, budgeting, and financial management functions authorized by the District’s CFO; (4) Serve as a member of the Department’s management team; (5) Advocate for and advance the policy objectives of the Director, to the extent consistent with the Department CFO’s ultimate responsibility to and supervisory control by the District’s CFO; and (6) Be subject to evaluation, discipline, and transfer by the District’s CFO, in collaboration with the Director.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 106, 48 DCR 7674.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 6 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 6 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 106 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 6 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807).
DC Code § 7-1131.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.07. Appointment and duties of Chief Clinical Officer

The Department shall have a Chief Clinical Officer, appointed by the Director, and qualified by experience and training to carry out the following functions: (1) Advising the Director on standards, quality assurance, risk management, and clinical practice; (2) Advising the Director on a full range of services and functions, including but not limited to clinical services, service needs, and program development; and (3) Coordinating the treatment of persons committed to the care of the Department by the court pursuant to § 21-545.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 107, 48 DCR 7674.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 107 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807).
DC Code § 7-1131.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.09. Appointment and duties of Consumer and Family Affairs Officer

The Department shall have a Consumer and Family Affairs officer, appointed by the Director, and qualified by experience and training to carry out the following functions: (1) Ensuring the involvement of consumers of mental health services and their family members in the design, implementation, and evaluation of mental health services and mental health supports; (2) Serving as a liaison to consumers of mental health services and their family members and personal representatives; and (3) Promoting the protection of the rights of consumers of mental health services.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 109, 48 DCR 7674.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 9 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 9 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 109 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 9 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807).
DC Code § 7-1131.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.10. Partnership Council

(a) The Director shall appoint and convene a Partnership Council, consisting of between 15 and 25 people, to advise the Director, upon his or her request, with respect to departmental matters. (b) The membership of the Partnership Council shall represent the range of interests and perspectives held by adults and children, youth, and their families, as well as the various geographic areas of the District, and shall include at least one person from each ward of the District and 2 representatives from labor unions for departmental workers. At least 51% of the members of the Partnership Council shall be consumers of mental health services or their family members. No members of the Partnership Council shall receive remuneration for their service.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 110, 48 DCR 7674.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1131.02. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 110 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807).