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DC Code § 8-1015 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1015. Tire recycling fee. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 16, 36 DCR 595; May 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-117, § 8(b), 41 DCR 524; Sept. 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-178, § 3(h), 41 DCR 5205; May 9, 1995, D.C. Law 11-12, § 2(a), 42 DCR 1265; Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-110, § 63, 43 DCR 530; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 15, 44 DCR 1271; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9098, 58 DCR 6226; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3415. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-807.01, § 8-905, § 8-1011, § 8-1015.01, § 8-1017.01, § 8-1022, and § 8-1057. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-21, in subsec. (f), substituted “for the purposes set forth in subsection (a)(1) of this section. Any monies not expended at the end of a fiscal year shall revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia” for “to fund recycling activities in the District, no more than 25% of which shall go to fund the recycling educational and promotional activities of the Environmental Planning Commission”. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendments of section, see § 7(b) of the Illegal Dumping Enforcement Emergency Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-89, August 4, 1993, 40 DCR 6074) and § 7(b) of the Illegal Dumping Enforcement Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-138, November 1, 1993, 40 DCR 7741). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Recycling Fee and Illegal Dumping Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-269, July 7, 1994, 41 DCR 4669). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Solid Waste Disposal Fee Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-32, April 19, 2007, 54 DCR 4083). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 7(b) of Illegal Dumping Enforcement Temporary Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-62, November 20, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 8455). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Recycling Fee and Illegal Dumping Temporary Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Law 10-191, October 1, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 6934). Editor's Notes For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 11-12, the “D.C. Recycling Fee and Illegal Dumping Amendment Act of 1995”, see Mayor’s Order 95-89, June 22, 1995.
DC Code § 8-1016 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1016. Information clearinghouse. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 17, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3416. Editor's Notes For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
DC Code § 8-1017 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1017. Enforcement. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 18, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3417. Editor's Notes For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989. Delegation of Authority Under the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 and the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985, see Mayor’s Order 2008-157, November 20, 2008 ( 55 DCR 12539).
DC Code § 8-1017.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1017.01. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 18a; as added Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 804, 42 DCR 3684; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3417.1. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of section, see § 504 of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 804 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
DC Code § 8-1018 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1018. Rules. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 20, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3418. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1007, § 8-1008, and § 8-1017. Editor's Notes Approval in part and disapproval in part of proposed rules: Pursuant to Resolution 8-102, the “District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act Proposed Rules Approval and Disapproval Resolution of 1989”, effective October 10, 1989, the Council approved in part and disapproved in part the proposed rules issued pursuant to the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988. Pursuant to Resolution 8-201, the “District of Columbia Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act Proposed Amendments to Rules Approval & Disapproval Resolution of 1990”, effective February 9, 1990, the Council approved in part and disapproved in part the proposed rules issued pursuant to the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988. Approval and disapproval of amendments to rules: Pursuant to Resolution 8-228, the “District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act Proposed Mayoral Amendments to Rules Approval & Disapproval Resolution of 1990”, effective June 8, 1990, the Council approved, in part, and disapproved, in part, the proposed Mayoral amendments to the rules issued pursuant to the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988. Recycling Rules Amendment Conditional Approval Resolution of 1992: Pursuant to Resolution 9-231, effective May 22, 1992, the Council conditionally approved the proposed rules to amend the recycling regulations and corresponding schedule of fines. For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
DC Code § 8-1019 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1019. Minimum recycled content percentage requirements. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 22; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-130, § 2(a), 39 DCR 4054; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 19(a), 40 DCR 6311; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3419. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1020, § 8-1021, and § 8-1022. Editor's Notes For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
DC Code § 8-1020 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1020. Minimum recycled content reporting requirements. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 23; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3420. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1019 and § 8-1022.01. Editor's Notes For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
DC Code § 8-1021 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1021. Application for exemption and hearing procedure. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 24; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3421. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1022. Editor's Notes For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
DC Code § 8-1022 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1022. Minimum recycled content surcharge. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 25; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-130, § 2(b), 39 DCR 4054; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3422. Editor's Notes For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
DC Code § 8-1022.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1022.01. Establishment of a Recycled Newspaper Fiber Content Advisory Task Force. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 25a; as added July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-130, § 2(c), 39 DCR 4054; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3422.1.
DC Code § 8-1023 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1023. Minimum recycled content rules. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 26; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-130, § 2(b), 39 DCR 4054; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 19(c), 40 DCR 6311; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3423. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1021. References in Text The “Newsprint Recycling Amendment Act of 1992,” referred to in (a), is D.C. Law 9-130. Editor's Notes For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
DC Code § 8-1303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 13 - Hazardous Waste Management|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1303. Permits

(a) It is unlawful to own, construct, substantially alter, or operate any hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility or site or to generate, store, transport, treat, or dispose of any hazardous waste except in accordance with the terms of the permit issued by the Mayor for the facility, site, or activity. (b) The Mayor may issue, vary, or modify the terms of a permit or suspend, revoke, or deny a permit to achieve the purposes of this chapter, except that the Mayor may not issue a permit for a period that exceeds 10 years. The terms of any permit for a treatment, storage, or disposal facility shall require that the permit holder take corrective action within or beyond the facility boundary if necessary to protect human health and the environment. The Mayor may establish the appropriate permit fee according to costs associated with its issuance. (c) Any license issued pursuant to this section shall be issued as an Environmental Materials endorsement to a basic business license under the basic business license system as set forth in subchapter I-A of Chapter 28 of Title 47.  (Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-64, § 4, 24 DCR 6289; Aug. 10, 1984, D.C. Law 5-103, § 2(c), 31 DCR 3032; Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-37, § 2(c), 36 DCR 5748; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2003(h), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 3(m), 50 DCR 6913.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-703. 1973 Ed., § 6-523. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1309. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (c), substituted “an Environmental Materials endorsement to a basic business license under the basic” for “a Class A Environmental Materials endorsement to a master business license under the master”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(m) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
DC Code § 8-1304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 13 - Hazardous Waste Management|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1304. Hazardous waste management plan

Within 6 months of the effective date of this chapter, the Mayor shall publish in the District of Columbia Register a hazardous waste management plan for the District of Columbia, which shall include, as a minimum: (1) A description of the criteria for determining what constitutes a hazardous waste; (2) Identification of the types and quantities of hazardous wastes generated in the District of Columbia, of hazardous wastes which may be amenable for recycling or reuse, of current hazardous waste management practices, of proper procedures for the handling, storage and transportation of hazardous wastes and of the best methods and facilities or sites (including possible extrajurisdictional sites) for the storage, treatment or disposal of hazardous wastes; and (3) A comparison of the alternatives, costs and benefits of public and private transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous wastes.  (Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-64, § 5, 24 DCR 6289.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-704. 1973 Ed., § 6-524. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1305.
DC Code § 8-1305 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 13 - Hazardous Waste Management|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1305. Rules and regulations

(a) Within 3 months after publication of the plan required in § 8-1304, the Mayor shall adopt, in accordance with § 2-505, and may thereafter revise as appropriate, rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations regarding the following aspects of proper hazardous waste management: (1) Criteria for determining what constitutes a hazardous waste; (2) Generation, storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous wastes; (3) Transportation, containerization, and labeling of hazardous wastes (consistent with those issued by the United States Department of Transportation); (4) On-site handling, including the separation and combination of hazardous wastes; (5) Operation and maintenance of hazardous waste treatment or disposal facilities or sites; (6) Certification of supervisory personnel at hazardous waste treatment or disposal facilities or sites; (7) Procedures and requirements for the use of a manifest or form which identifies the quantity, composition, origin, routing, and destination of hazardous waste during its transportation from the point of generation to the point of disposal, treatment, or storage; (8) Marketing, distribution, and burning of fuel produced from a hazardous waste or containing a hazardous waste; and (9) Requirements for on-site and off-site corrective action by owners or operators of a disposal, storage, and treatment facility. (b) At the time of publication of the proposed rules and regulations referred to in this section, a copy of the same shall be provided to the Council of the District of Columbia. (c) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.  (Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-64, § 6, 24 DCR 6289; Aug. 10, 1984, D.C. Law 5-103, § 2(d), 31 DCR 3032; Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-37, § 2(d), 36 DCR 5748.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-705. 1973 Ed., § 6-525. Editor's Notes District of Columbia Hazardous Waste Management Act Proposed Rulemaking Approval Resolution of 1995: Pursuant to Proposed Resolution 11-174, deemed approved October 11, 1995, Council approved the proposed rulemaking adopting Chapters 40 through 54 (Hazardous Waste Regulations) of Title 20 DCMR issued pursuant to the “District of Columbia Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1977”, as amended. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Law 2-64, the District of Columbia Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1977, see Mayor’s Order 2005-70, April 19, 2005 ( 52 DCR 5495). Resolutions Resolution 16-95, the “Hazardous Waste Management Rulemaking Approval Resolution of 2005”, was approved effective January 11,
DC Code § 8-1306 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 13 - Hazardous Waste Management|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1306. Variance

The Mayor may grant a variance not to exceed 180 days upon a showing that compliance with the requirements of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto would result in an unreasonable financial hardship, and that the public health and welfare would not be endangered.  (Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-64, § 7, 24 DCR 6289.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-706. 1973 Ed., § 6-526.
DC Code § 8-1307 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 13 - Hazardous Waste Management|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1307. Inspections; analyses; right of entry; notice; posting

(a) For the purpose of enforcing this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the Mayor may at any reasonable time, within reasonable limits, and in a reasonable manner, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator or agent in charge: (1) Enter without delay any place where hazardous wastes are or have been generated, stored, treated, transported, or disposed; (2) Inspect and obtain samples of any waste, or substance used in the treatment of waste; (3) Inspect and copy any records, reports, information, or test results relating to the purposes of this chapter. Each such inspection shall be commenced and completed with reasonable promptness. (b) If the officer or employee obtains any samples prior to leaving the premises, he or she shall give to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, a receipt describing the sample obtained, and if requested, a portion of each such sample equal in volume or weight to the portion retained. If any analysis is made of such samples, a copy of the results of such analysis shall be furnished promptly to the owner, operator, or agent in charge. (c) When there is a threat to human health or the environment, or a release of hazardous waste into the environment, and the responsible party or address is unknown, or cannot be located, written notice shall be served by conspicuously posting the notice on the property where the threat exists or the release occurred and sending a copy to the last known address via certified mail. (d) When dangerous chemicals and hazardous waste on property pose an imminent threat to human health or the environment, the Mayor may post the property and restrict access. The posting shall provide the public with notice that a dangerous condition exists and shall prohibit the owner from removing or handling the waste without prior approval by the Mayor.  (Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-64, § 8, 24 DCR 6289; Aug. 10, 1984, D.C. Law 5-103, § 2(e), 31 DCR 3032; Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-37, § 2(e), 36 DCR 5748.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-707. 1973 Ed., § 6-527.
DC Code § 8-1308 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 13 - Hazardous Waste Management|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1308. Appeal procedures

Any person adversely affected by an action taken pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated thereto is entitled to a hearing before the Mayor upon filing with the Mayor, within 15 days of the date of such action, a written request for a hearing. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with other contested case procedures under the provisions of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act (§ 2-509). The decision on the appeal shall be final.  (Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-64, § 9, 24 DCR 6289.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-708. 1973 Ed., § 6-528.
DC Code § 8-1309 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 13 - Hazardous Waste Management|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1309. Suspension and revocation of permit

(a)(1) The Mayor may suspend a permit issued in accordance with § 8-1303 if the holder of the permit is in violation of this chapter or the rules promulgated pursuant to the chapter. (2) Written notice of the suspension shall be served upon the affected party or the party’s designated agent. (b)(1) Where a permit has been suspended, the person affected has the right to reapply for a permit. (2) If the person is able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to comply with the permit and with the provisions of this chapter and the rules, the Mayor may grant a new permit. (c)(1) Where there is a history of repeated violations or where a permit has been previously suspended, the Mayor may revoke a permit, upon a showing of subsequent violation, and upon providing the affected party, or the party’s designated agent, with written notice of the intent to revoke the permit and with an opportunity for a hearing prior to revocation. (2) The revocation shall take effect 15 days after the notice has been given, unless a written request for a hearing is received by the Mayor within that period. (d) The Mayor may immediately revoke a permit upon an initial violation of the chapter or the rules where the violation presents an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health, the public welfare, or the environment.  (Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-64, § 10, 24 DCR 6289; Aug. 10, 1984, D.C. Law 5-103, § 2(f), 31 DCR 3032.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-709. 1973 Ed., § 6-529.
DC Code § 8-1310 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 13 - Hazardous Waste Management|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 8-1310. Injunction

If the Mayor finds that any person is operating a storage, treatment, or disposal facility, or is generating or transporting hazardous wastes in an illegal, unsafe, or otherwise improper manner that endangers the public health, the public welfare, or the environment, the Mayor may request the Corporation Counsel to commence appropriate civil action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to secure a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, a permanent injunction, or other appropriate relief.  (Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-64, § 11, 24 DCR 6289; Aug. 10, 1984, D.C. Law 5-103, § 2(g), 31 DCR 3032.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-710. 1973 Ed., § 6-530.