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DC Code § 32-541.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 32-541.08. (Perm). Appeals

(a) No later than 60 days after an individual who has submitted a claim for paid-leave benefits pursuant to subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 32 is notified that a determination has been made by the Mayor regarding his or her claim, the individual may appeal the claim determination to the Office of Administrative Hearings, including with respect to his or her eligibility for benefits, the weekly amount of benefits to be provided, or the duration of the time period during which benefits are to be paid. (b) In connection with an appeal made pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Office of Administrative Hearings shall consider as evidence documentation including but not limited to: paystubs; personal checks, cash receipts, or bank deposits; work schedules; communications between employer and employee; and any circumstantial evidence regarding the employee's eligibility. (c) In any case in which an employer has failed to keep or provide an employee with employment records as required under District law or has failed to make contributions on wages paid to an employee as required under subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 32, the Office of Administrative Hearings shall consider, as a rebuttable presumption, that the employee is eligible and shall consider broadly evidence of the employee's eligibility for the benefit. (d) A complaint, other than a claim determination, shall be filed within one year of the occurrence or discovery of the alleged violation of subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 32, whichever is later. (e) For complaints, other than a claim determination, that arise under subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 32, the administrative enforcement procedure and relief shall be the same as that in D.C. FMLA. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 32: (1) All correspondence, notices, determinations, or decisions required for the administration of this act may be transmitted to claimants, employers, or necessary parties by electronic mail or other means of communication as the claimant, employer, or necessary party may select from the alternative methods of communication approved by the Mayor. The Mayor shall issue a list of such approved methods of communication within 180 days after April 7, 2017. (2) All correspondence, notices, determinations, or decisions issued by the Mayor may be signed by an electronic signature that complies with the requirements of § 28-4917 and Mayor's Order 2009-118, issued June 25, 2009 (56 DCR 6867).  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-264, § 108, 64 DCR 2121.)
DC Code § 32-541.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 32-541.12. (Perm). Enforcement by civil action

(a) Subject to the provisions in subsection (b) of this section, an eligible individual, the Attorney General of the District of Columbia, or the Mayor may bring a civil action against any employer to enforce the provisions of subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 32 in any court of competent jurisdiction. (b)(1) No civil action may be commenced more than one year after the occurrence or discovery of the alleged violation of subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 32. (2) This one-year limitations period shall be tolled during the course of any administrative proceedings or during any period when a covered employer has failed to comply with the notice provisions of subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 32. (c) If a court determines that an employer violated any provision of subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 32, § 32-509(b)(6) and (7) shall apply.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-264, § 112, 64 DCR 2121.)
DC Code § 44-951.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 44-951.09. (Perm). Budget

(a) The Board shall submit its proposed fiscal year 2011 operating budget and each subsequent operating budget for the Corporation to the Mayor on the date that District departments and agencies are required to submit proposed budgets to the Mayor. Prior to submission to the Mayor, the proposed operating budget must be certified by the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia as being balanced. (b)(1) If any of the conditions set forth in § 44-951.04(l) has been met, the Fiscal Management Board shall meet no later than 30 days thereafter and approve an operating budget that supports the following services: (A) An emergency department; (B) Behavioral health (psychiatric) services; and (C) The inpatient, outpatient, and support services necessary to provide services pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph, appropriately scaled to require a District operating subsidy equal to or less than $22.14 million in Fiscal Year 2020 or equal to or less than $15 million per year thereafter[.] (2) No later than 15 days after the approval by the Fiscal Management Board of an operating budget pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia shall determine whether the budget approved by the Financial Management Board can be certified as meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) The following requirements shall govern any reduction-in-force ("RIF") necessitated by an operating budget adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection: (A) Before implementing a RIF, the United Medical Center shall provide 30 days' notice to the affected unions. (B) In structuring a RIF, the Financial Management Board shall make utmost efforts to ensure that front-line care givers and support staff are affected the least and that all reductions comply with any existing collective bargaining agreement.  (Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 5120, 58 DCR 6226; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 5092(b), 66 DCR 8621.)
DC Code § 44-951.19 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 44-951.19. (Perm). Dissolution

(a) By December 31, 2022, the United Medical Center shall cease admitting new patients. (b) By January 31, 2023, the United Medical Center shall cease patient operations. (c) On January 31, 2023, the Corporation shall dissolve. All of its assets (including cash, accounts receivable, reserve funds, real or personal property, and contract and other rights), positions, personnel, and records, and the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available to it, shall revert to the District. (d) The Office of the Chief Financial Officer shall ensure that the Fiscal Year 2023 year-end audit for the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation is executed properly.  (Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 5120, 58 DCR 6226; as added Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 5092(b), 66 DCR 8621.)
DC Code § 7-1407 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 7-1407. (Perm). D.C. Healthcare Alliance recertification

(a) A D.C. Healthcare Alliance ("Alliance") enrollee who enrolls in the Alliance before April 1, 2023, shall be required to recertify his or her enrollment every 6 months. (b) An Alliance enrollee who enrolls in the Alliance after March 31, 2023, shall be required to recertify his or her enrollment on an annual basis. (c) An enrollee may recertify in person with the Department of Human Services or, if the Alliance is incorporated into the D.C. Health Link program, with the District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority.  (July 12, 2001, D.C. Law 14-18, § 7b; as added Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-35, § 2, 64 DCR 10929; Feb. 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-62, § 3, 65 DCR 9; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 5102, 66 DCR 8621; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7100, 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 5-115.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 5-115.03. (Perm). Neglect to make for offense committed in presence

If any member of the police force shall neglect making any arrest for an offense against the laws of the United States committed in his presence, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by imprisonment in the District Jail or Penitentiary not exceeding 2 years, or by a fine not exceeding $500. A member of the police force who deals with an individual in accordance with § 24-604(b) shall not be considered as having violated this section.  (R.S., D.C., § 400; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 618, Pub. L. 90-452, § 2(b).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 4-142. 1973 Ed., § 4-143.
DC Code § 47-2853.133 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 47-2853.133. (Perm). Certain representations prohibited

Unless licensed to practice engineering under this subchapter, no person shall engage directly or indirectly in the practice of engineering in the District or use the title “engineer”, “registered engineer”, “engineering design”, “professional engineer” or display or use any words or letters, figures, titles, signs, cards, advertisement or any other symbols or devices indicating or tending to indicate that the person is an engineer or is practicing engineering.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.133.
DC Code § 1-620.36 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 1-620.36. (Perm). Coverage of private contractual providers and private licensed providers

Each private provider that contracts with the District of Columbia to provide employees to work in positions that are designated as safety-sensitive and each private entity licensed by the District government that has employees who work in positions that are designated as safety-sensitive shall establish mandatory drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures that are consistent with the requirements of this subchapter; provided, that a private provider or entity is not required to comply with subchapter XX-E of this chapter  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2036; as added Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 102, 52 DCR 2331; as added Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-276, § 2(l), 68 DCR 00048.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-3, January 22, 2003, 50 DCR 1426). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-71, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3593). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-279, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 60). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-407, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3659). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 102 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-164, June 25, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 6500). For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 102 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-2, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3782). For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 102 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-117, March 30, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3804). For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 102 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-319, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4708).
DC Code § 44-411 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 44-411. (Perm). Duration, modification, sale, or transfer of a certificate of need

(a) A certificate of need shall be effective for the period that the applicant states is necessary to complete the project for which the certificate of need is granted; except that no certificate of need shall be effective for more than 3 years from the original date of issuance. If the applicant is making good faith efforts to meet the schedule, the SHPDA shall extend the certificate of need for an additional period or periods as necessary for the applicant to complete the project. The SHPDA shall adopt rules to define the schedule of performance, including reporting, criteria for evaluating compliance or noncompliance with the schedule, and criteria for determining and reviewing major modifications after a certificate of need has been issued. Any review of major modifications shall be limited to the modifications and shall not affect the underlying certificate of need granted by the SHPDA. (b) A certificate of need obtained prior to April 9, 1997 shall continue to be valid for the period specified in granting the certificate of need and may be renewed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section. (c) A current certificate of need may not be sold or transferred. The transfer of effective control over a project for which a current certificate of need has been granted shall cause the certificate of need to be subject to review and approval by the SHPDA. For the purposes of this subsection, the term “effective control” means the ability of any person, by reason of a direct or indirect ownership interest, whether of record or beneficial, in a corporation, partnership, or other entity which holds a certificate of need, to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of that corporation, partnership or other entity, and the term “current certificate of need” means a certificate of need granted or deemed to have been granted by the SHPDA. (d) Any transfer, assignment, or other disposition of 10% of the stock or voting rights thereunder of a corporation or other entity which is the operator of a HCF, or any transfer, assignment, or other disposition of the stock or voting rights thereunder of the corporation which results in the ownership or control of more than 10% of the stock or voting rights thereunder of the corporation, by any person, when that corporation or entity holds a current certificate of need, shall cause the certificate of need to be subject to review and approval by the SHPDA.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 12, 43 DCR 4535.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-361.
DC Code § 1-301.201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 1-301.201. (Perm). Establishment of the Office of Resilience and Recovery

(a) There is established an Office of Resilience and Recovery ("ORR") within the Office of the City Administrator. ORR shall develop short- and long-term action plans and strategies to promote the adaptation and resilience of the District's economy, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources in response to shocks and chronic stresses, including natural or man-made challenges that threaten the District, monitor the District's resilience readiness, and provide guidance and assistance to District agencies and community organizations to develop and implement resilience measures. (b) ORR shall be headed by a Chief Resilience Officer ("CRO"), appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant § 1-523.01(a). The CRO shall be a full-time position, for which annual compensation shall be fixed in accordance with subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1. The CRO shall have such staff as is appropriated in an approved budget and financial plan or provided through federal or private grants. (c) The CRO shall: (1) Lead the District's efforts to build and implement the District's resilience action plans and strategies; (2) Review and update the District's resilience action plans and strategies, including the Resilient DC initiative, annually; (3) Provide guidance and assistance to District agencies and community organizations to develop and implement resilience measures; (4) Publish an annual progress report by October 1 to be submitted to the Mayor and Council that provides an update on the District's progress in the areas of sustainability and resiliency; (5) Develop and track metrics to measure the District's resilience readiness; (6) Develop strategies to build partnerships between the District and the private sector that promote and further the District's resilience readiness, including climate adaption to prevent and recover from natural disasters; (7) Respond to recommendations and policy statements from the Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency, established by § 8-181.02; (8) Collaborate with other Chief Resilience Officers to achieve common goals, leverage experiences, and share strategies; (9) Develop a communications strategy for the District's resilience efforts, including creating an online campaign to build public awareness of climate adaption and resilience planning; and (10) Perform other relevant duties as the Mayor may assign.  (May 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-84, § 2, 67 DCR 3531.)
DC Code § 8-173.24 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 8-173.24. (Perm). Operations of the Green Finance Authority Board

(a) The powers of the Authority shall be vested in and exercised by the Board. The Board may take action at a meeting held at a time and place fixed by its bylaws. (b) Within 60 days after 6 of the voting members of the Board have been appointed, the Board shall adopt bylaws, guidelines, and procedures governing its meetings and decision-making processes. The procedures shall include a formal means for a member of the Board to submit their dissent from any decision of the Board. (c) The presence of 5 voting Board members shall constitute a quorum of the Board for the transaction of business. A 2/3 vote of the voting members present shall be necessary for the Board to take any official action. (d) The Board shall meet at least 6 times each year. (e) The Authority's fiscal year shall coincide with the fiscal year of the District government. (f) The Authority shall provide staff resources to the Board and coordinate the involvement of staff from the Department and the Office of the CFO, and any other appropriate agency or organization, as necessary. (g) The Board shall have access to all records of the Authority.  (Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 204, 65 DCR 7159.)
DC Code § 5-1401 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 5-1401. (Perm). Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “District” means the District of Columbia. (2) “Legal custody” includes imprisonment, jail, or detention. (3) “Ward” means any person in the official custody of the District government, on a temporary or permanent basis, because of neglect, abuse, mental illness or intellectual disability.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2902, 47 DCR 6308; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 13, 59 DCR 5567.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “intellectual disability” for “mental retardation” in (3). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of applicability provision, see § 2920 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2902 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). Editor's Notes Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law. Mayor's Orders Autopsies of Deceased Clients of the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability Administration, see Mayor’s Order 2004-76, May 13, 2004 ( 51 DCR 5278). Autopsies of Deceased Consumers of the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Administration, see Mayor’s Order 2006-123, September 28, 2006 ( 53 DCR 9314).
DC Code § 5-1403 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 5-1403. (Perm). Supporting services and facilities

(a) The CME shall appoint such qualified professional, investigative, technical and clerical personnel as the OCME may require, including administrators, medicolegal investigators, and a General Counsel. The General Counsel shall be appointed pursuant to subchapter VIII-B of Chapter 6 of Title 1. (b) The Mayor shall provide such facilities and equipment, as the OCME shall require. The Chief Medical Examiner may arrange or contract for such services, equipment and facilities as deemed necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the OCME, pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 2.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2904, 47 DCR 6308.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2302. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2904 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 5-1404 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 5-1404. (Perm). Former duties of coroner; oaths; teaching; other duties

(a) The CME shall be responsible for all the medical functions formerly performed by the coroner in the District of Columbia consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The CME and such other medical examiners as may be appointed may administer oaths and affirmations and take affidavits in connection with the performance of their duties. (b) The CME, other medical examiners, medicolegal investigators and toxicologists as he or she may appoint, may be authorized by the CME to teach medical and law school classes, to conduct special classes for law enforcement personnel and to engage in other activities related to their work. (c) The CME shall inform the Registrar of Vital Records of all deaths of children 18 years of age or younger as soon as practicable, but in any event within 5 business days. (d) The CME, or his or her designee, shall attend all reviews of child deaths by the Child Fatality Review Committee. The CME shall coordinate with the Child Fatality Review Committee in its investigations of child deaths.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2905, 47 DCR 6308; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4619(a), 48 DCR 6981.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2303. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-28 added subsecs. (c) and (d). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2905 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 19(a) of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 19(a) of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 19(a) of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).