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DC Code § 22-2107 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter|§ 22-2107. Penalty for solicitation of murder or other crime of violence

(a) Whoever is guilty of soliciting a murder, whether or not such murder occurs, shall be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not exceeding 20 years, a fine not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both. (b) Whoever is guilty of soliciting a crime of violence as defined by § 23-1331(4), whether or not such crime occurs, shall be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both.  (Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 802b; as added Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-306, § 209, 53 DCR 8610; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 201(b), 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 “of $20,000” in (a) and for “of $10,000” in (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 209 of Omnibus Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-445, July 19, 2006, 53 DCR 6443). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 209 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) addition, see § 209 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) addition, see § 209 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 § 201(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 § 22-2301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 23 - Panhandling|§ 22-2301. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Aggressive manner” means: (A) Approaching, speaking to, or following a person in a manner as would cause a reasonable person to fear bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon the person, or upon property in the person’s immediate possession; (B) Touching another person without that person’s consent in the course of asking for alms; (C) Continuously asking, begging, or soliciting alms from a person after the person has made a negative response; or (D) Intentionally blocking or interfering with the safe or free passage of a person by any means, including unreasonably causing a person to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. (2) “Ask, beg, or solicit alms” includes the spoken, written, or printed word or such other act conducted for the purpose of obtaining an immediate donation of money or thing of value.  (Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 2, 40 DCR 5450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3311.
DC Code § 22-2302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 23 - Panhandling|§ 22-2302. Prohibited acts

(a) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms, including money and other things of value, in an aggressive manner in any place open to the general public, including sidewalks, streets, alleys, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, buildings, doorways and entrances to buildings, and gasoline service stations, and the grounds enclosing buildings. (b) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms in any public transportation vehicle; or at any bus, train, or subway station or stop. (c) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms within 10 feet of any automatic teller machine (ATM). (d) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms from any operator or occupant of a motor vehicle that is in traffic on a public street. (e) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms from any operator or occupant of a motor vehicle on a public street in exchange for blocking, occupying, or reserving a public parking space, or directing the operator or occupant to a public parking space. (f) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms in exchange for cleaning motor vehicle windows while the vehicle is in traffic on a public street. (g) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms in exchange for protecting, watching, washing, cleaning, repairing, or painting a motor vehicle or bicycle while it is parked on a public street. (h) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms on private property or residential property, without permission from the owner or occupant.  (Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 3, 40 DCR 5450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3312. Section References This section is referenced in § 22-2304.
DC Code § 22-2303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 23 - Panhandling|§ 22-2303. Permitted activity

Acts authorized as an exercise of a person’s constitutional right to picket, protest, or speak, and acts authorized by a permit issued by the District of Columbia government shall not constitute unlawful activity under this chapter.  (Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 4, 40 DCR 5450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3313.
DC Code § 22-2304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 23 - Panhandling|§ 22-2304. Penalties

(a) Any person convicted of violating any provision of § 22-2302 shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or be imprisoned not more than 90 days or both. (b) In lieu of or in addition to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section, a person convicted of violating any provision of § 22-2302 may be required to perform community service as provided in § 16-712.  (Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 5, 40 DCR 5450; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 225, 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3314. 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 $300” in (a). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 225 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 § 22-2305 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 23 - Panhandling|§ 22-2305. Conduct of prosecutions

Prosecutions for violations of this chapter shall be conducted in the name of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel.  (Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 6, 40 DCR 5450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3315.
DC Code § 22-2306 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 23 - Panhandling|§ 22-2306. Disclosure

Any arrest or conviction under this chapter shall be disclosed to public and private social service agencies that request the Metropolitan Police Department or the court to be notified of such events.  (Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 7, 40 DCR 5450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3316.
DC Code § 22-2401 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 24 - Perjury; Related Offenses|§ 22-2401. Perjury; subornation of perjury. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(nn), 29 DCR 3976.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2501.
DC Code § 22-2403 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 24 - Perjury; Related Offenses|§ 22-2403. Subornation of perjury

A person commits the offense of subornation of perjury if that person wilfully procures another to commit perjury. Any person convicted of subornation of perjury shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 402, 29 DCR 3976; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 205(y), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2512. 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 $5,000”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 205(y) 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 § 22-2404 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 24 - Perjury; Related Offenses|§ 22-2404. False swearing

(a) A person commits the offense of false swearing if under oath or affirmation he or she wilfully makes a false statement, in writing, that is in fact material and the statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths. (b) Any person convicted of false swearing shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 403, 29 DCR 3976; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 205(z), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2513. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1831.13. 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 $2,500” in (b). Cross References Compromises and agreements concerning recordation tax on deeds, penalties for certain acts, see § 42-1110. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 205(z) 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 § 22-2501 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 25 - Possession of Implements of Crime|§ 22-2501. Possession of implements of crime; penalty

No person shall have in his or her possession in the District any instrument, tool, or implement for picking locks or pockets, with the intent to use such instrument, tool, or implement to commit a crime. Whoever violates this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 180 days and may be fined not more than and, in addition, may be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, unless the violation occurs after he or she has been convicted in the District of a violation of this section or of a felony, either in the District or another jurisdiction, in which case he or she shall be imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than 5 years and, in addition, may be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.  (June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 97, ch. 159, § 209(a); Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 604(a)(2), 28 DCR 3081; Nov. 17, 1981, D.C. Law 4-52, § 3(g), 28 DCR 4348; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 9(c), 41 DCR 1639; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 110(b), 41 DCR 2608; June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-275, § 11, 44 DCR 1408; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, §§ 202(b), 305, 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3601. 1973 Ed., § 22-3601. Section References This section is referenced in § 24-403 and § 24-403.01. 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”; and added “and, in addition, may be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” at the end of the last sentence. Cross References District defined, see § 1-201.03. Minimum sentences, convictions under this section, see § 24-403. Sentencing, supervised release, and good time credit for felonies under this section committed on or after August 5, 2000, see § 24-403.01. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 110(b) of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see §§ 202(b) and 305 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 § 22-2751 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 27A - Protest Targeting a Residence|§ 22-2751. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Demonstration” means marching, congregating, standing, parading, demonstrating, or patrolling by one or more persons, with or without signs, for the purpose of persuading one or more individuals, or the public, or to protest some action, attitude, or belief. (2) “Mask” means a covering for the face or part of the face whereby the identity of the wearer is disguised. The term “Mask” shall not include clothing worn for the purpose of providing protection from the elements nor clothing worn as a religious covering. (3) “Residence” means a building or structure, but not a hotel, used or designed to be used, in whole or in part, as a living or a sleeping place by one or more human beings.  (May 26, 2011, D.C. Law 18-374, § 2, 58 DCR 715.)
DC Code § 22-2752 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 27A - Protest Targeting a Residence|§ 22-2752. Engaging in an unlawful protest targeting a residence

(a)(1) It is unlawful for a person, as part of a group of 3 or more persons, to target a residence for purposes of a demonstration: (A) Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; (B) While wearing a mask; or (C) Without having provided the Metropolitan Police Department notification of the location and approximate time of the demonstration. (2) The notification required by paragraph (1)(C) of this subsection shall be provided in writing to the operational unit designated for such purpose by the Chief of Police not less than 2 hours before the demonstration begins. The Metropolitan Police Department shall post on its website the e-mail and facsimile number by which the operational unit may be notified 24 hours a day, and the address to which notification may be hand delivered, as an alternative, during business hours. (b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days.  (May 26, 2011, D.C. Law 18-374, § 3, 58 DCR 715; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 231, 60 DCR 2064.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 23-581. 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 $500” in (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 231 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 § 22-2801 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 28 - Robbery|§ 22-2801. Robbery

Whoever by force or violence, whether against resistance or by sudden or stealthy seizure or snatching, or by putting in fear, shall take from the person or immediate actual possession of another anything of value, is guilty of robbery, and any person convicted thereof shall suffer imprisonment for not less than 2 years nor more than 15 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. 1322, ch. 854, § 810; Dec. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 737, Pub. L. 90-226, title VI, § 603; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(h), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2901. 1973 Ed., § 22-2901. Section References This section is referenced in § 11-502, § 22-2802, § 23-546, and § 24-112. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added the last sentence. Cross References Armed offenses, additional penalty for committing crime when armed, see §§ 22-4501 and 22-4502. Burglary, see § 22-801 et seq. Grave robbery, see § 22-3303. Larceny and receiving stolen goods, see § 22-3201 et seq. Murder after person has been convicted of crime of violence, minimum sentence, see § 24-403. Receiving stolen property, see § 22-3232. Senior citizen victims, enhanced penalty for crimes committed against, see § 22-3601. Theft, see § 22-3211. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(h) 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 § 22-2802 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 28 - Robbery|§ 22-2802. Attempt to commit robbery

Whoever attempts to commit robbery, as defined in § 22-2801, by an overt act, shall be imprisoned for not more than 3 years or be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1322, ch. 854, § 811; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 201(e), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-2902. 1973 Ed., § 22-2902. 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 $500”. Cross References Armed offenses, additional penalty for committing crime when armed, see §§ 22-4501 and 22-4502. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 201(e) 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 § 22-2901 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 29 - Sale of Unwholesome Food. [Repealed]|§ 22-2901. Sale of unwholesome food — prohibited. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 16, 1941, 55 Stat. 807, ch. 587, § 1; May 2, 2002, D.C. Law 14-116, § 8(f), 49 DCR 1945.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3416. 1973 Ed., § 22-3416. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8(f) of Food Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-128, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7939). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8(f) of Food Regulation Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-147, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 10183). Temporary Legislation Section 8(f) of D.C. Law 14-55 repealed §§ 22-2901 to 22-2907. Section 10(b) of D.C. Law 14-55 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 22-2902 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 29 - Sale of Unwholesome Food. [Repealed]|§ 22-2902. Sale of unwholesome food — “Food” defined. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 16, 1941, 55 Stat. 807, ch. 587, § 2; May 2, 2002, D.C. Law 14-116, § 8(f), 49 DCR 1945.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3417. 1973 Ed., § 22-3417. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8(f) of Food Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-128, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7939). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8(f) of Food Regulation Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-147, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 10183). Temporary Legislation Section 8(f) of D.C. Law 14-55 repealed §§ 22-2901 to 22-2907. Section 10(b) of D.C. Law 14-55 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 22-2903 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 29 - Sale of Unwholesome Food. [Repealed]|§ 22-2903. Sale of unwholesome food — Inspection authorized. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 16, 1941, 55 Stat. 807, ch. 587, § 3; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-39, § 4, 28 DCR 3391; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 17(a), 41 DCR 1639; May 2, 2002, D.C. Law 14-116, § 8(f), 49 DCR 1945.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3418. 1973 Ed., § 22-3418. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8(f) of Food Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-128, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7939). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8(f) of Food Regulation Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-147, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 10183). Temporary Legislation Section 8(f) of D.C. Law 14-55 repealed §§ 22-2901 to 22-2907. Section 10(b) of D.C. Law 14-55 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 22-2904 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 29 - Sale of Unwholesome Food. [Repealed]|§ 22-2904. Sale of unwholesome food — Council to make rules and regulations. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 16, 1941, 55 Stat. 808, ch. 587, § 4; May 2, 2002, D.C. Law 14-116, § 8(f), 49 DCR 1945.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-3419. 1973 Ed., § 22-3419. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8(f) of Food Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-128, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7939). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 8(f) of Food Regulation Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-147, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 10183). Temporary Legislation Section 8(f) of D.C. Law 14-55 repealed §§ 22-2901 to 22-2907. Section 10(b) of D.C. Law 14-55 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(208) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia 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.