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DC Code § 8-1808.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1808.02. Animals left in vehicles

(a) An owner or custodian shall not leave an animal alone in a vehicle in such a way as to endanger the animal's health or safety. (b) After making a reasonable attempt to contact the owner or custodian, an animal control officer, firefighter, or law enforcement officer may use reasonable force to remove the animal from the vehicle whenever it appears that the animal's health is endangered; provided, that no attempt to contact the owner or custodian is required if the animal is in immediate danger or appears in distress. (c) Following an animal's removal from a vehicle by an animal control officer, firefighter, or law enforcement officer, the animal shall be impounded and medical care shall be provided if needed. A written notice shall be left attached to the vehicle identifying the responding animal control officer, firefighter, or law enforcement officer, and providing a phone number, time, date, and the location where the animal is being held. (d)(1) Any person found in violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be responsible for all expenses incurred by the District in the care, medical treatment, and impound cost of the animal. (2) The District shall not be responsible for the: (A) Injury or death to an animal due to enforcement of subsections (b) and (c) of this section; or (B) Cost of any damage to a vehicle due to enforcement of subsections (b) and (c) of this section.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 9b; as added Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(k), 64 DCR 11682.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(k) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).
DC Code § 8-1809 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1809. Animal hobby permit. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 8-1804.01.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 10, 26 DCR 765; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 104(f), 55 DCR 9186.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1009. 1973 Ed., § 6-2409. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1805. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-281, in subsecs. (a) and (b), substituted “7 or more” for “5 or more”; and rewrote subsec. (d)(1), which had read as follows: “(1) A dog owner unless the owner has obtained a license for each dog as provided in § 8-1804;”. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(j) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983, as amended by Mayor’s Order 86-64, April 22, 1986.
DC Code § 8-1810 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1810. Education and incentive program

The Mayor shall implement an education and incentive program, which shall include the following: (1) Low-cost spay and neuter clinic services; and (2) An educational program for animal owners regarding pet care and safety, specifically in extreme weather conditions or emergencies, and the laws related to pet ownership.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 11, 26 DCR 765; Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(l), 64 DCR 11682.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1010. 1973 Ed., § 6-2410. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(l) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) creation of § 8-1810.01, see § 2(l) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(k) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983.
DC Code § 8-1810.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1810.01. Animal Education and Outreach Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Animal Education and Outreach Fund ("Fund"), which shall be utilized in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) Revenue deposited into the Fund shall come from $2 of each fee paid for the application, issuance, or renewal of a dog license pursuant to § 8-1804(e-1). (c) Money in the Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) Pursuant to § 8-1810, providing for low-cost spay and neuter clinic services, and implementing an educational program for animal owners regarding pet care and safety, specifically in extreme weather conditions or emergencies, and the laws related to pet ownership; and (2) Appropriate overhead and administrative expenses related to the Fund. (d) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 11a; as added Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(m), 64 DCR 11682.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(m) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) creation of an abandonment of an animal section, see § 2(l) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).
DC Code § 8-1810.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1810.02. Dog parks

(a) The Mayor is authorized to establish dog parks on District-owned parkland in which a dog under the verbal command of a responsible adult may exercise off-leash. (b) A dog park shall be completely enclosed by a fence and gate, both no less than 5 feet in height. (c) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section. The rules shall: (1) Establish procedures for selecting a site for establishment of a dog park, which shall include notice to the public and an opportunity for public comment; and (2) Establish procedures for the operation, maintenance, and use of a dog park, which shall include a process for enforcement of the rules and for monitoring and addressing health and environmental safety concerns.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 9a; as added Dec. 10, 2005, D.C. Law 16-40, § 2(c), 52 DCR 9087; redesignated as § 11b, Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(j), 64 DCR 11682 .)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 8-1808.01 Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) redesignation of this section, see § 2(j) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(i) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 3-30, the Animal Control Act of 1979, as amended by D.C. Law 16-40, the Dog Park Establishment Act of 2005, see Mayor’s Order 2007-53, February 7, 2007 ( 54 DCR 2428).
DC Code § 8-1811 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1811. Penalty

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to set specific fine amounts for violations of each provision of this subchapter; provided, that the fines shall not exceed the following amounts: (1) $500 for each offense, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) $1000 for each offense for violations of § 8-1808(n), (o) or (p)(1). (b) Fines issued under this section shall not preclude any other criminal or civil penalty or enforcement action provided by District law.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 12, 26 DCR 765; Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-236, § 2(e), 40 DCR 614; Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(n), 64 DCR 11682.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1011. 1973 Ed., § 6-2411. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(n) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(m) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(b) of the Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-351, August 12, 1996, 43 DCR 4553).
DC Code § 8-1812 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1812. Civil liability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 12a; as added Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-97, § 2(f), 27 DCR 3523; Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(o), 64 DCR 11682.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1012. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 2(o) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) repeal, see § 2(n) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).
DC Code § 8-1813 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1813. Notice of violation

(a) The Mayor may issue a notice of violation to any person who violates a provision of this subchapter. (b) A notice of violation shall: (1) State the nature of the violation; and (2) Describe the procedures provided in this section. (c) A notice of violation shall be the summons and complaint for the purposes of this subchapter. (d) A person shall answer a notice of violation within 15 days by: (1) Depositing and forfeiting collateral in an amount established by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; or (2) Depositing collateral in an amount established by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and requesting, through the issuing agency, a trial in Court. (e) The Mayor shall prescribe the form for the notice of violation and establish procedures for the administrative control of the notice of violation.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 13, 26 DCR 765.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1013. 1973 Ed., § 6-2412. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of § 8-1814, see § 2(o) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).  Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under Law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983.
DC Code § 8-1814 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-1814. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.  (Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 13a; as added Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(p), 64 DCR 11682.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(p) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(o) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).
DC Code § 8-1821.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II - Commercial Licensing Requirement|§ 8-1821.01. Commercial animal breeder license

(a) Within 180 days of December 5, 2008, the Mayor shall establish licensure requirements for commercial animal breeders in the District of Columbia, which shall include: (1) Licensing fees; (2) Standards for the care and management of animals; and (3) Facility inspection requirements. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term “commercial animal breeder” means any person, firm, organization, or corporation engaged in the operation of breeding and raising more than 25 animals per year for sale or in return for consideration.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 201, 55 DCR 9186.)  Editor's Notes Section 701 of D.C. Law 17-281 provided: “Sec. 701. Rulemaking. The Mayor, pursuant to Title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this act.”
DC Code § 8-1821.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II - Commercial Licensing Requirement|§ 8-1821.02. Commercial pet care facilities; rulemaking

(a) No person shall operate a commercial pet care facility without first obtaining a basic business license with an Inspected Sales and Services license endorsement pursuant to Title 47. The Mayor shall issue rules to establish the standards for the care and management of animals in a commercial pet care facility. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term “commercial pet care facility” means a facility that provides day or overnight boarding, or provides pet-related services, including feeding, exercise, training, bathing, or grooming, but does not include an animal facility as defined in § 3-502 [repealed] or a licensed pet shop.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 202, 55 DCR 9186.)
DC Code § 8-1825.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture|§ 8-1825.01. Short title

This subchapter may be cited as the “Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture Act of 2012”.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 211, 60 DCR 1300.)
DC Code § 8-1825.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture|§ 8-1825.02. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Africanized bee” means a hybrid variety of Apis mellifera produced by the cross-breeding of the aggressive African honey bee Apis mellifera scutellata with a European honey bee subspecies. (2) “Apiary” means a place where a colony is kept. (3) “Bee disease” means an abnormal condition resulting from action by a parasite, predator, or infectious agent. (4) “Brood” means the embryo and egg, larva, and pupa stages of a bee. (5) “Colony” means a hive and its equipment and appurtenances, including bees, brood, comb, pollen, and honey. (6) “Comb” means the assemblage of cells containing a living stage of a bee at a time prior to emergence as an adult. (7) “Department” means the District Department of the Environment. (7A) “Director” means the Director of the District Department of the Environment. (8) “Hive” means a container used for the housing of a colony. (9) “Honey bee” means Apis mellifera or another species designated as suitable for an urban environment by the Director.  Apis mellifera  (10) “Multi-unit building” means a building with at least 4 separate housing units. (11) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, trust, association, firm, joint stock company, organization, commission, or any other legal entity. (12) Repealed.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 212, 60 DCR 1300; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 411(a), 61 DCR 8045.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-142 added (7A); substituted “used” for “intended” in (8); rewrote (9); inserted “building” following “Multi-unit” in (10); substituted “legal entity” for “private entity” in (11); and repealed (12). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(h) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 411 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 8-1825.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture|§ 8-1825.03. General authorization and restrictions

A colony may be kept in the District only if it is established and maintained in a manner consistent with this subchapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant to this subchapter.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 213, 60 DCR 1300; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 411(b), 61 DCR 8045.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-142 added “and any regulations promulgated pursuant to this subchapter” at the end. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(h) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 411 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 8-1825.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture|§ 8-1825.04. Responsibilities of beekeepers

(a) A colony kept in the District shall be registered annually with the Department. (b) No person shall bring into the District a colony or portion of a colony, bees on combs, empty used combs, used hives, or other used apiary appliances without complying with the procedures established by the Department in accordance with this subchapter. (c) A colony may not be established in a multi-unit building without written permission from the property manager or owner. (d) A hive must be kept and maintained to prevent overcrowding and deter swarming according to procedures established by the Department through rulemaking. (e) A beekeeper shall be responsible for the remediation of bee swarms and nuisance conditions. If a beekeeper fails to fulfill this obligation, the owner of the property on which a hive is located shall be responsible for remediating these conditions, and the beekeeper shall reimburse the property owner for the costs incurred by the remediation.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 214, 60 DCR 1300; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 411(c), 61 DCR 8045.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-142 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(h) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 411 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 8-1825.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture|§ 8-1825.05. Colony density and distance from property line. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 215, 60 DCR 1300; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 411(d), 61 DCR 8045.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(h) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 411 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 8-1825.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture|§ 8-1825.06. Colony disposition. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 216, 60 DCR 1300; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 411(e), 61 DCR 8045.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(h) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 411 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 8-1825.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture|§ 8-1825.07. Diseased colonies or equipment

(a) The Department shall establish procedures and may take measures to control the spread of bee diseases and may order a beekeeper to take measures to control the spread of bee diseases. (b) The Mayor shall treat or destroy the bees, hives, and honey of a beekeeper who fails to take measures ordered by the Mayor to eradicate or control bee disease.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 217, 60 DCR 1300; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 411(f), 61 DCR 8045.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-142 substituted “Department shall establish procedures and” for “Mayor” in (a). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(h) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 411 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 8-1825.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture|§ 8-1825.08. Fees. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 218, 60 DCR 1300; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 411(g), 61 DCR 8045.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(h) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 411 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 8-1825.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter II-A - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture|§ 8-1825.09. Rules; enforcement

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. The rules may establish fees necessary to implement the provisions of this subchapter. (b) The Mayor may enforce this subchapter by use of any injunctive relief, measure, or combination of measures, authorized by this subchapter or otherwise by law. (c) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as sanctions for a violation of this subchapter or rules or regulations issued under the authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.] (“Civil Infractions Act”). (d) Repealed. (e) The Mayor may require reimbursement for the District’s costs resulting from services, including inspections, testing, storage, and transportation of hives or bees, or other reasonable costs or fees incurred in implementation of this subchapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to this subchapter.  (Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 219, 60 DCR 1300; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 411(h), 61 DCR 8045.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-142 added the last sentence in (a); repealed (d); and added (e). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(h) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 411 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 8-1831.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 18 - Animal Control|Subchapter III - Release of Animals|§ 8-1831.01. Release of animals

(a) No person shall release an animal from the custody or control of any entity charged with animal protection for any purpose except adoption or to improve the opportunity for adoption, redemption by the owner of the animal, or other suitable placement in the best interest of the animal. No animals shall be knowingly released from any entity charged with animal protection for the purposes of research, experimentation, testing, or medical instruction or demonstration. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 180 days, a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.  (Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 301, 55 DCR 9186.)