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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 3 - Employers’ Liability › § 35–304. Commencement of action

§ 35–304. Commencement of action.
No action shall be maintained under this chapter unless commenced within 1 year from the time the cause of action accrued.
(June 11, 1906, 34 Stat. 232, ch. 3073, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-404.
1973 Ed., § 44-404.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 3 - Employers’ Liability › § 35–305. Certain prior laws not affected

§ 35–305. Certain prior laws not affected.
Nothing in §§ 35-301 to 35-304, inclusive, shall be held to limit the duty of common carriers by railroads or impair the rights of their employees under the Safety Appliance Act of March 2, 1893, as amended April 1, 1896, and March 2, 1903.
(June 11, 1906, 34 Stat. 233, ch. 3073, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-405.
1973 Ed., § 44-405.
References in Text
The Act of March 2, 1893, as amended, referred to in this section, was codified as 45 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., and was repealed in 1994 by P.L. 103-272, § 7(b). For present law, see 49 U.S.C. § 20301 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 3A - Rail Advisory Board › § 35–331. Definitions

§ 35–331. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Board" means the Railroad Advisory Board established by § 35-332.
(2) "Federal railroad safety laws" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 8-151.01(5B).
(3) "Railroad carrier" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 8-151.01(11C).
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-254, § 201, 64 DCR 2028.)
Applicability
Section 6033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 501(a) of D.C. Law 21-254. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-254 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-254: § 501 of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that the creation of this section by § 201 of D.C. Law 21-254 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Construction of Law
Section 401 of Law 21-254 provided that Law 21-254 shall be construed, and the authority granted under it shall be exercised, in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 3A - Rail Advisory Board › § 35–332. Rail Advisory Board

§ 35–332. Rail Advisory Board.
(a) There is hereby established the Rail Advisory Board.
(b) The Board shall be composed of 9 members, appointed as follows:
(1) One member from a railroad carrier authorized to operate in the District of Columbia, appointed by the Mayor.
(2) Two labor representatives, appointed by the Mayor.
(3) One community representative appointed by the Chairperson of the Council committee with oversight over the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.
(4) One community representative appointed by the Chairperson of the Council committee with oversight over the Department of Energy and Environment.
(5) The Director of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency or the Director's designee,
(6) The Chief of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department or the Chief's designee;
(7) The Director of the District Department of Transportation or the Director's designee; and
(8) Director of the Department of Energy and Environment or the Director's designee.
(c)(1) The members of the Board appointed under subsections (b)(1) and (2) of this section shall serve 4-year terms.
(2) The members of the Board appointed under subsections (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall serve 3-year terms.
(d) The Board shall elect, by a majority vote, one of its member to serve as chairperson of the Board. The chairperson shall be elected at the Board's first meeting and biannually thereafter.
(e) The Board shall elect, by a majority vote, one of its members to serve as vice-chairperson of the Board. The vice-chairperson shall be elected at the Board's first meeting and biannually thereafter.
(f) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(g) The Board shall meet, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis, at times to be determined by the Board at the Board's first meeting.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-254, § 202, 64 DCR 2028.)
Applicability
Section 6033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 501(a) of D.C. Law 21-254. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-254 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-254: § 501 of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that the creation of this section by § 202 of D.C. Law 21-254 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Construction of Law
Section 401 of Law 21-254 provided that Law 21-254 shall be construed, and the authority granted under it shall be exercised, in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 3A - Rail Advisory Board › § 35–333. Functions and operations of the Board

§ 35–333. Functions and operations of the Board.
(a) The purpose of the Board shall be to serve as the advisory body to the Mayor, the Council, the District Department of Transportation, the Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Energy and Environment on matters pertaining to investigation and surveillance of federal railroad safety laws.
(b) The Board shall:
(1) Develop policy and recommendations on the allocation of District funding, railroad enhancements, development initiatives, rail safety, homeland security, and community relations programs;
(2) Identify and develop projects and policies that mitigate the environmental impact of railroad operation and enhance the availability and utilization of railroad transportation in the District;
(3) At the request of the Mayor, the Council, the Director of the District Department of Transportation, the Director of the Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, or the Director of the Department of Energy and Environment, advise on any other matters pertaining to railroad transportation in the District; and
(4) At least once per year, submit recommendations to the Mayor regarding rules that have been or should be adopted pursuant to pursuant to § 8-151.10(c).
(c) Members of the Board shall receive no compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with their official duties. Staff support for the Board shall be provided by the District Department of Transportation with supplemental support from the Department of Energy and Environment.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-254, § 203, 64 DCR 2028; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 6163, 68 DCR 010163.)
Applicability
Section 6033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 501(a) of D.C. Law 21-254. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-254 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-254: § 501 of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that the creation of this section by § 203 of D.C. Law 21-254 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6163 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
Construction of Law
Section 401 of Law 21-254 provided that Law 21-254 shall be construed, and the authority granted under it shall be exercised, in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 4 - Passenger Motor Vehicles for Hire. [Repealed] › § 35–401. Passenger motor vehicles for hire to carry insurance; exceptions; liability of insurance company absolute. [Repealed]

§ 35–401. Passenger motor vehicles for hire to carry insurance; exceptions; liability of insurance company absolute. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1938, 52 Stat. 1233, ch. 809, § 1; Dec. 15, 1942, 56 Stat. 1051, ch. 734; Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 952, Pub. L. 85-792, § 2; Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 634, Pub. L. 88-503, § 21; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(a), 33 DCR 703.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-301.
1973 Ed., § 44-301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 4 - Passenger Motor Vehicles for Hire. [Repealed] › § 35–402. Issuance of insurance policies by authorized company; bonds to be secured; reserves for losses, unearned premiums and other liabilities required; rules and regulations; conditions for cancellation of bonds and insurance policies. [Repealed]

§ 35–402. Issuance of insurance policies by authorized company; bonds to be secured; reserves for losses, unearned premiums and other liabilities required; rules and regulations; conditions for cancellation of bonds and insurance policies. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 2; Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 952, Pub. L. 85-792,§ 2; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(a), 33 DCR 703.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-302.
1973 Ed., § 44-302.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 4 - Passenger Motor Vehicles for Hire. [Repealed] › § 35–403. Operation of vehicle without approved bond or policy prohibited [Repealed]

§ 35–403. Operation of vehicle without approved bond or policy prohibited [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 3; Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 953, Pub. L. 85-792,§ 2; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(a), 33 DCR 703.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-303.
1973 Ed., § 44-303.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 4 - Passenger Motor Vehicles for Hire. [Repealed] › § 35–404. Commission authorized to make rules and regulations. [Repealed]

§ 35–404. Commission authorized to make rules and regulations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 4; Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 953, Pub. L. 85-792,§ 2; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(a), 33 DCR 703.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-304.
1973 Ed., § 44-304.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 4 - Passenger Motor Vehicles for Hire. [Repealed] › § 35–405. Alternate provisions for insurance coverage; blanket policy for more than one vehicle; sinking fund in lieu of insurance; conditions for creation and maintenance of sinking fund; proof of financial responsibility; admission of liability by owner for tortious acts of drivers of vehicles; sinking fund exempt from attachment or levy for other obligations of depositor. [Repealed]

§ 35–405. Alternate provisions for insurance coverage; blanket policy for more than one vehicle; sinking fund in lieu of insurance; conditions for creation and maintenance of sinking fund; proof of financial responsibility; admission of liability by owner for tortious acts of drivers of vehicles; sinking fund exempt from attachment or levy for other obligations of depositor. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 5; Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 953, Pub. L. 85-792,§ 2; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(a), 33 DCR 703.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-305.
1973 Ed., § 44-305.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 4 - Passenger Motor Vehicles for Hire. [Repealed] › § 35–406. “Owner” defined. [Repealed]

§ 35–406. “Owner” defined. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 6; Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 954, Pub. L. 85-792,§ 2; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(a), 33 DCR 703.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-306.
1973 Ed., § 44-306.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 4 - Passenger Motor Vehicles for Hire. [Repealed] › § 35–407. Penalties for violation of chapter. [Repealed]

§ 35–407. Penalties for violation of chapter. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 7; Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 954, Pub. L. 85-792,§ 2; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 437, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(a), 33 DCR 703.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-307.
1973 Ed., § 44-307.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 35 - Railroads and Other Carriers › Chapter 4 - Passenger Motor Vehicles for Hire. [Repealed] › § 35–408. Delegation of authority of Council to Superintendent. [Repealed]

§ 35–408. Delegation of authority of Council to Superintendent. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1938, ch. 809, § 8; Apr. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 1-127, § 2, 23 DCR 9691; Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 22(a), 33 DCR 703.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 44-308.
1973 Ed., § 44-308.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter I - General › § 36–101. Filing and publication of bottle description

§ 36–101. Filing and publication of bottle description.
All manufacturers and vendors of mineral waters and other beverages allowed by law to be sold in bottles, upon which their names or marks shall be respectively impressed, may file with the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia a description of such bottles and of the names or marks thereon, and shall cause the same to be published for not less than 2 weeks successively in a daily or weekly newspaper published in the District.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1333, ch. 854, § 877; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 263, Pub. L. 89-493, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-101.
1973 Ed., § 48-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter I - General › § 36–102. Unauthorized use or sale of registered bottles

§ 36–102. Unauthorized use or sale of registered bottles.
It shall be unlawful for any person, without the permission of the owner thereof, to fill with mineral waters or other beverages any such bottles so marked, for sale, or to traffic in any such bottles so marked and not bought by him of such owner; and every person so offending shall be liable to a penalty of $.50 for every bottle so filled, or sold, or used, or disposed of, or bought, or trafficked in, for the 1st offense, and of $5 for every subsequent offense, to be recovered as other fines are recovered in the District.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1333, ch. 854, § 878.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-102.
1973 Ed., § 48-102.
Cross References
Deceptive imitation of goods, criminal penalty, see § 22-1502.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–122. Unauthorized use or sale of registered bottles

§ 36–122. Unauthorized use or sale of registered bottles.
Whoever shall by himself or his agent fill, use, sell, offer for sale, give, buy, traffic in, or shall have in his possession with intent to fill, use, sell, offer for sale, give, buy, or traffic in any registered milk bottle or bottles, can or cans, crate or crates, or other containers on which appears the name, mark, or device, registered by another person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be subject to the penalties in this subchapter.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 810, ch. 737, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-202.
1973 Ed., § 48-202.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–123. Defacing or destroying registered containers

§ 36–123. Defacing or destroying registered containers.
Whoever shall by himself or his agent willfully deface, erase, alter, obliterate, cover up, or otherwise remove or conceal any registered name, mark, or device registered by another and being on any milk bottle, can, crate, or other container, or shall willfully break, destroy, or otherwise injure any registered milk bottle, can, crate, or other container which has been registered by another shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in this subchapter.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 810, ch. 737, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-203.
1973 Ed., § 48-203.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–124. Refusal to surrender to registrant a registered container prima facie evidence of unlawful use

§ 36–124. Refusal to surrender to registrant a registered container prima facie evidence of unlawful use.
In any prosecution under this subchapter, the refusal of any person having possession of any registered milk bottle, can, crate, or other container to surrender possession of the same to the registrant of the name, mark, or device appearing thereon, after notice and demand by said registrant or his agent, shall be prima facie evidence of the unlawful use or traffic in the same contrary to the provisions of this subchapter.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 810, ch. 737, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-204.
1973 Ed., § 48-204.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–125. Proceeding in Superior Court to ascertain violations; search warrant

§ 36–125. Proceeding in Superior Court to ascertain violations; search warrant.
Whenever any person who has registered milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter shall by himself or his agent make oath before the Clerk of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia that he has reason to believe, and does believe, that any of his registered milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers are being filled, used, bought, trafficked in, held, sold, offered for sale, broken, injured, or destroyed within the District of Columbia contrary to the provisions of this subchapter, by any person without the written consent of the registrant, the judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to whom said complaint under oath is made may forthwith issue a search warrant directed to any police officer or other proper officer to search the premises whereon or wherein said registered milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers are unlawfully held and may issue a warrant for the arrest of the person complained against; and if any one or more of such registered milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers, or any parts of the same, shall be found upon the premises by the officer executing the said search warrant, he shall seize and take possession of all such registered milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers, or parts thereof, and shall cause the same to be brought before the judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, who shall award the said registered milk bottles, cans, crates, and other containers to the person entitled to the same.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 810, ch. 737, § 5; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-205.
1973 Ed., § 48-205.
Cross References
Return of property by Property Clerk, see § 5-119.06.
Search warrants, see § 23-521 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–126. Title to registered mark to be acquired only by written consent of registrant

§ 36–126. Title to registered mark to be acquired only by written consent of registrant.
No title may be acquired to any mark, name, or device, or any milk bottle, can, crate, or other container registered in accordance with this subchapter except by the consent in writing of the person who registered the same.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 811, ch. 737, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-206.
1973 Ed., § 48-206.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–127. Rights of former registrants preserved

§ 36–127. Rights of former registrants preserved.
All persons who prior to July 3, 1926, registered any milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers in accordance with the laws existing at the time of said registration shall be exempted from filing a new description in accordance with the terms of this subchapter and shall be entitled to the rights and benefits accruing under this subchapter in the same manner as if said registration was made in accordance with this subchapter; provided, that a copy of said registration duly certified by the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia was within 30 days from and after July 3, 1926, filed in the Health Office of the District of Columbia.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 811, ch. 737, § 7; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-207.
1973 Ed., § 48-207.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–128. “Person” defined

§ 36–128. “Person” defined.
Whenever the word “person” is used in this subchapter, it shall apply equally as well to 1 or more persons, copartnerships, and corporations.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 811, ch. 737, § 8.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-208.
1973 Ed., § 48-208.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–129. Type of containers to which law is applicable

§ 36–129. Type of containers to which law is applicable.
The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to all bottles, cans, crates, and other containers in which milk or cream of any grade, quality, or character is sold or offered for sale and shall include bottles, cans, crates, and other containers in which skimmed milk, buttermilk, double cream, and sour milk are sold.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 811, ch. 737, § 9.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-209.
1973 Ed., § 48-209.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–130. Prosecutions; penalties

§ 36–130. Prosecutions; penalties.
The violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be a misdemeanor, and prosecutions for violations of this subchapter shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Upon conviction of a violation of the provisions of this subchapter the penalty shall be a fine of not more than $50 for the 1st offense and a fine of not more than $100 for the 2nd and each subsequent offense.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 811, ch. 737, § 10; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-210.
1973 Ed., § 48-210.
Cross References
Deceptive imitation of goods, criminal penalty, see § 22-1502.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter II - Registration of Milk Containers › § 36–131. Injunctive relief

§ 36–131. Injunctive relief.
Whenever any person who has registered milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers as herein provided shall have, upon complaint under oath, prosecuted any other person for violation of the provisions of this subchapter in the use, handling, holding, filling, selling, offering for sale, buying, trafficking in, breaking, or destroying of such registered milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers and said other persons shall have been convicted on 3 occasions at least for the said unlawful use, handling, holding, filling, selling, offering for sale, buying, trafficking in, breaking, or destroying of said registered milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers, then the said registrant of said milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers shall be entitled, upon making complaint to a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, to have issued an injunction directed to said violator enjoining him from further illegal use, handling, holding, filling, selling, offering for sale, buying, trafficking in, breaking, or destroying of said registered milk bottles, cans, crates, or other containers.
(July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 811, ch. 737, § 11; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(a), (b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 573, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(c)(54).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-211.
1973 Ed., § 48-211.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter III - Registration of Containers for Beverages Composed Principally of Milk › § 36–151. Definitions

§ 36–151. Definitions.
The following words shall, in addition to their ordinary meaning, have the meaning herein given:
(1) The word “person” or “persons,” in §§ 36-152 to 36-155 and 36-157 shall include firms or corporations.
(2) The word “vessel” or “vessels,” in §§ 35-152 to 35-155 shall include cans, bottles, siphons, and boxes.
(3) The word “mark” or “marks” shall include labels, trademarks, and all other methods of distinguishing ownership in vessels, whether printed upon labels or blown into bottles or engraved and impressed upon cans or boxes.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 878a; Feb. 27, 1907, 34 Stat. 1006, ch. 2086.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-301.
1973 Ed., § 48-301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter III - Registration of Containers for Beverages Composed Principally of Milk › § 36–152. Filing and publication of vessel description

§ 36–152. Filing and publication of vessel description.
Persons engaged in producing, manufacturing, bottling, or selling any lawful beverages composed principally of milk, in vessels with their name, trademark, or other distinctive mark, and the word “registered” branded, engraved, blown, or otherwise produced thereon, or on which a pasted trademark label is put upon which the word “registered” is also distinctly printed, may file with the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia a description by facsimile, or a sample of an original package so marked or branded or blown, showing plainly such names and marks thereon, together with their name in full, or their corporate name, and also their place of business in the District of Columbia, and if so filed shall cause the same to be published for not less than 2 weeks successively in a daily or weekly newspaper published in the District of Columbia.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 878b; Feb. 27, 1907, 34 Stat. 1006, ch. 2086; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 263, Pub. L. 89-493, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-302.
1973 Ed., § 48-302.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 36-151, § 36-153, and § 36-155.
Cross References
Deceptive imitation of goods, criminal penalty, see § 22-1502.
Labeling of milk containers, see § 37-201.14.
Milk, cream, and ice cream, see § 48-601 et seq.
Registration of milk containers, see § 36-121 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter III - Registration of Containers for Beverages Composed Principally of Milk › § 36–153. Unauthorized use, defacing, or sale of registered vessel

§ 36–153. Unauthorized use, defacing, or sale of registered vessel.
Whoever, except the person who shall have filed and published a description of the same as aforesaid, fills with milk or cream, or other beverage, as aforesaid, with intent to sell the same, any vessel so marked and distinguished as aforesaid, the description of which shall have been filed and published as provided in § 36-152, or defaces, erases, covers up, or otherwise removes or conceals any such name or mark as aforesaid, or the word “registered,” thereon, or sells, buys, gives, takes, or otherwise disposes of, or traffics in the same without having purchased the contents thereof from the person whose name is in or upon such vessel, or without the written consent of such person, shall, for the 1st offense, be punished by a fine of not less than $.50 for each such vessel, or by imprisonment for not less than 10 days nor more than 1 year, or by both such fine and imprisonment; and for each subsequent offense by a fine of not less than $1 nor more than $5 for each such vessel, or by imprisonment for not less than 20 days nor more than 1 year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 878c; Feb. 27, 1907, 34 Stat. 1007, ch. 2086.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-303.
1973 Ed., § 48-303.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 36-154.
Cross References
Deceptive imitation of goods, criminal penalty, see § 22-1502.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter III - Registration of Containers for Beverages Composed Principally of Milk › § 36–154. Use or possession of vessel without purchase of contents prima facie evidence of unlawful use

§ 36–154. Use or possession of vessel without purchase of contents prima facie evidence of unlawful use.
The use or possession by any person not engaged in the production or sale of beverage as aforesaid, except the person who shall so have filed and published a description of the same as aforesaid, of any vessel marked or distinguished as aforesaid, the description of which shall have been filed and published as aforesaid, without purchase of the contents thereof from, or the written consent of, the person who shall so have filed and published the said description, shall be prima facie evidence of the unlawful use, possession of, or traffic in, such vessel, and the person so using or in possession of the same, except the person who shall so have filed and published the said description as aforesaid, shall be punished as provided in § 36-153.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 878d; Feb. 27, 1907, 34 Stat. 1007, ch. 2086.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-304.
1973 Ed., § 48-304.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter III - Registration of Containers for Beverages Composed Principally of Milk › § 36–155. Proceeding in Superior Court to ascertain violations; search warrant

§ 36–155. Proceeding in Superior Court to ascertain violations; search warrant.
Upon complaint of any person who has complied with § 36-152, or of his agent, to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, or 1 of the judges thereof, that any person within the District of Columbia is guilty of the violation of any provision of this subchapter, the said Court or judge may issue a search warrant to discover and obtain such vessels as aforesaid and their contents, and may also cause to be brought before the said Court or judge the person so believed to be guilty, or his agent or employee, in whose possession or upon whose wagon or premises any such vessel or vessels may be found; and any such person, agent, or employee found guilty of a violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be punished as aforesaid, and the said Court or judge shall also order the property taken upon any such search warrant to be delivered to its owner.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 878e; Feb. 27, 1907, 34 Stat. 1007, ch. 2086; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-305.
1973 Ed., § 48-305.
Cross References
Search warrants, see § 23-521 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter III - Registration of Containers for Beverages Composed Principally of Milk › § 36–156. Recorder of Deeds to make regulations

§ 36–156. Recorder of Deeds to make regulations.
The Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia is authorized to make regulations and prescribe forms for the filing of labels, trademarks, or other distinctive marks under the provisions of this subchapter.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 878f; Feb. 27, 1907, 34 Stat. 1007, ch. 2086; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 263, Pub. L. 89-493, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-306.
1973 Ed., § 48-306.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 1 - Registration of Beverage Bottles › Subchapter III - Registration of Containers for Beverages Composed Principally of Milk › § 36–157. Actions in tort permissible

§ 36–157. Actions in tort permissible.
Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent or restrain any person who is the legal owner of a trademark or label from proceeding in an action of tort against any person found guilty of violating this subchapter.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 878g; Feb. 27, 1907, 34 Stat. 1007, ch. 2086.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-307.
1973 Ed., § 48-307.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 2 - Registration of Labor Union Labels › § 36–201. Adoption of label authorized; filing; certified copies

§ 36–201. Adoption of label authorized; filing; certified copies.
A union or association of employees in the District of Columbia may adopt a device in the form of a label, brand, mark, name, or other character for the purpose of designating the products of the labor of the members thereof. A drawing of such device may be filed in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia and the Recorder shall register same in a book to be provided for such purpose and be entitled to collect $1 for each registration. A certified copy of the drawing may be obtained upon the payment of $1 for each certification.
(Feb. 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 50, ch. 47, § 1; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 263, Pub. L. 89-493, § 7(b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-401.
1973 Ed., § 48-401.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 36-202.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 2 - Registration of Labor Union Labels › § 36–202. Unauthorized use of registered label; injunctive relief

§ 36–202. Unauthorized use of registered label; injunctive relief.
No person shall in any way use or display the label, brand, mark, name, or other character adopted by any such union or association as provided in § 36-201 without the consent or authority of such union or association; or counterfeit or imitate any such label, brand, mark, name, or other character, or knowingly sell, dispose of, keep, or have in his possession with intent to sell or dispose of any goods, wares, merchandise, or other products of labor, upon which any such counterfeit or imitation is attached, affixed, printed, stamped, or impressed, or knowingly sell, dispose of, keep, or have in his possession with intent to sell or dispose of any goods, wares, merchandise, or other products of labor contained in any box, case, can, or package, to which or on which any such counterfeit or imitation is attached, affixed, printed, painted, stamped, or impressed. If copies of such device have been filed, the union or association may maintain an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to enjoin the manufacture, use, display, or sale of counterfeit or colorable imitations of such device, or of goods bearing the same, or the unauthorized use or display of such device or of goods bearing the same, and the Court may restrain such wrongful manufacture, use, display, or sale, and every unauthorized use or display by others of the genuine devices so registered and filed, if such use or display is not authorized by the owner thereof, and may award to the plaintiff such damages resulting from such wrongful manufacture, use, display, or sale as may be proved, together with the profits derived therefrom.
(Feb. 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 50, ch. 47, § 2; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 573, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(c)(55).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-402.
1973 Ed., § 48-402.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 36-203.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 2 - Registration of Labor Union Labels › § 36–203. Penalties

§ 36–203. Penalties.
A person violating any of the provisions of § 36-202 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment for not less than 3 months nor more than 1 year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Feb. 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 51, ch. 47, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-403.
1973 Ed., § 48-403.
Cross References
Deceptive imitation of goods, criminal penalty, see § 22-1502.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter I-A - Security at Retail Service Stations › § 36–301.21. Security requirements for retail service stations

§ 36–301.21. Security requirements for retail service stations.
(a) The operator of a retail service station shall install video surveillance equipment to monitor all pumps at the retail service station within 6 months after October 22, 2009. The Metropolitan Police Department shall review the surveillance video in the event of a crime committed at the station.
(b)(1) The operator of a retail service station shall display a warning sign at each pump and at the attendant’s duty station that warns:
(A) Always remove the keys from a vehicle;
(B) Lock all doors when exiting a vehicle; and
(C) Premises under surveillance.
(2) The measurements for each sign shall exceed 8 inches by 8 inches.
(3) The text for each sign shall be in boldface and shall exceed a 36-point font.
(4) The text and background for each sign shall be in contrasting colors.
(Apr. 19, 1977 D.C. Law 1-123, § 3-121; as added Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-65, § 2, 56 DCR 6606; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 27, 59 DCR 6190.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §  36-302.21.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 36-302.21.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 redesignated subchapter II-A of this chapter as subchapter I-A; and renumbered former § 36-302.21 as § 36-301.21.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter I-A - Security at Retail Service Stations › § 36–301.22. Retail service station security public service announcement

§ 36–301.22. Retail service station security public service announcement.
Within 90 days after October 22, 2009, the Metropolitan Police Department shall produce a public service announcement video which will be available for broadcast on the cable television channels allocated to the District government and made accessible at the Metropolitan Police Department website warning consumers of the potential dangers at retail service stations.
(Apr. 19, 1977 D.C. Law 1-123, § 3-122; as added Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-65, § 2, 56 DCR 6606; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 27, 59 DCR 6190.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §  36-302.22.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 36-302.22.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 redesignated subchapter II-A of this chapter as subchapter I-A; and renumbered former § 36-302.22 as § 36-301.22.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter II - Operation of Retail Service Stations › § 36–302.03. Nondiscrimination required of wholesalers

§ 36–302.03. Nondiscrimination required of wholesalers.
(a) Every wholesaler shall extend all voluntary allowances, including, but not limited to, any temporary or permanent price reduction, price allowance, price adjustment, special sale, deal, discount, inducement, incentive, rent rebate, rent abatement, rent relief, premium or other allowance, uniformly, on an equitable basis, to every retail service station served. In the event that an exceptional or undue hardship has been imposed on a specific retail service station by the occurrence or existence of special or unusual circumstances, including, but not limited to, loss by fire or a temporary road closing, a nonuniformly extended voluntary allowance may be extended to such retail service station.
(b) Every wholesaler shall apply all equipment rental charges for equipment of a comparable age, condition, grade, or quality uniformly, on an equitable basis, to every retail service station served.
(c) Every wholesaler shall, during periods of shortage affecting such wholesaler, apportion uniformly all motor fuels, including all grades of motor fuel, and all petroleum products affected by such shortage, on an equitable basis, to every retail service station served. No wholesaler shall unreasonably discriminate between retail service stations in their allotments. For the purpose of this subsection, a shortage shall exist when any wholesaler is unable or unwilling for any reason, on either a permanent or temporary basis, to sell, distribute, or supply any specific motor fuels or petroleum products to all retail service stations previously served in a quantity equivalent to that previously sold, distributed, or supplied to such retail service stations.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 3-103, 24 DCR 2371.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-213.
1973 Ed., § 10-213.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter II - Operation of Retail Service Stations › § 36–302.05. Violations; notice, order, injunction, and penalties

§ 36–302.05. Violations; notice, order, injunction, and penalties.
(a) Whenever the Mayor has reason to believe that any person has violated or is violating any provision of subchapter II or IV of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, he shall cause written notice to be served upon such person in the manner provided by law. Such notice shall specify the provision or provisions that the Mayor has reason to believe that the person has violated or is violating and the ultimate facts or actions upon which the Mayor bases his belief. The Mayor shall also cause a written order to be served upon such person directing such person to immediately cease and desist from continuing such violation. If the person so ordered refuses or fails to comply with such order, the Mayor shall be authorized to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction restraining such person from continuing such violation. The court shall have jurisdiction to grant such temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, permanent injunction, or other relief as may be appropriate under the circumstances.
(b) Any violation of any provision of subchapter II or IV of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or both. In the event of any violation of any provision of subchapter II or IV of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, each and every day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense and the penalties provided for herein shall be applicable to each such separate offense.
(c) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter or § 36-304.01, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of those sections, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 3-105, 24 DCR 2371; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 419, 32 DCR 4450; Apr. 8, 2005, D.C. Law 15-297, § 2(c), 52 DCR 1485.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-215.
1973 Ed., § 10-215.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-297, in subsec. (b), substituted “$1,000” for “$300”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter II-A - Security at Retail Service Stations. [Transferred] › § 36–302.21. Security requirements for retail service stations. [Transferred]

§ 36–302.21. Security requirements for retail service stations. [Transferred]
Recodified as § 36-301.21.
(Apr. 19, 1977 D.C. Law 1-123, § 3-121; as added Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-65, § 2, 56 DCR 6606.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter II-A - Security at Retail Service Stations. [Transferred] › § 36–302.22. Retail service station security public service announcement. [Transferred]

§ 36–302.22. Retail service station security public service announcement. [Transferred]
Recodified as § 36-301.22.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 3-122; as added Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-65, § 2, 56 DCR 6606.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter III - Marketing Agreements › § 36–303.02. Disclosures to prospective retail dealers

§ 36–303.02. Disclosures to prospective retail dealers.
Prior to entering into any marketing agreement with any prospective retail dealer, a distributor shall disclose the information set forth in this section to such prospective retail dealer in writing. Prior to transferring any marketing agreement or interest therein to any prospective transferee, a retail dealer shall disclose the information set forth in this section to such prospective transferee in writing:
(1) The name and last known address of the previous retail dealer or dealers for the immediately prior 3-year period or for the entire period during which the distributor has either sold or distributed motor fuels or petroleum products to or through such retail service station location or owned, leased, or otherwise controlled such location, whichever period is shorter, and the grounds or reasons for the termination of, cancellation of, or failure to renew each marketing agreement with such previous retail dealer or dealers; and
(2) The existence of any present commitments, negotiations, or plans for the future sale, demolition, or other disposition of such location.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 4-202, 24 DCR 2371.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-222.
1973 Ed., § 10-222.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 36-303.06.