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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–132. Definitions

§ 7–132. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Affected with a communicable disease” means a person infected with a communicable disease or exposed to a chemical or radiological agent who is capable of infecting others with the same disease or chemical or radiological agent if permitted to move freely in the general public, or a person who, while not infected with a communicable disease or exposed to a chemical or radiological agent, is a carrier of, or contaminated with, an infectious disease or chemical or radiological agent and capable of infecting others with the disease or chemical or radiological agent.
(2) “Communicable disease” means any disease:
(A) Denominated a reportable disease pursuant to § 7-131, including any illness due to an infectious agent or its toxic product that is transmitted:
(i) Directly or indirectly to a well person from an infected person, animal, or ectoparasite; or
(ii) Through the agency of an intermediate host or vector, or by exposure to chemical or radiological agents within the immediate environment; or
(B) Occurring as an outbreak of illness or toxic conditions, regardless of etiology, in an institution or other identifiable group of people.
(Aug. 11, 1939, 53 Stat. 1408, ch. 601, § 2; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 919, ch. 871, § 2; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(b), 32 DCR 7276; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(a), 49 DCR 5306.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-118.
1973 Ed., § 6-119.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2301.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-194 rewrote the section which had read as follows: “§ 7-132. ‘Communicable disease’ defined. For the purposes of this subchapter, the term ‘communicable disease’ means that term as it is defined in § 8-5:103 of the District of Columbia Health Regulations ( 22 DCMR 299) or by the Mayor pursuant to § 7-131.”
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(135) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–134. Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases — Detention; expiration of order; continuation; hearing on detention; minors

§ 7–134. Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases — Detention; expiration of order; continuation; hearing on detention; minors.
(a) A copy of the order provided for in § 7-133 shall be delivered to the person in charge of any place or institution where a person or group of persons has been taken or detained, or, if the place of detention is a residence, to any person of suitable age and discretion then present in the residence. The order shall constitute the authority for detention until the order expires. The order shall expire within 24 hours of its issuance unless a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia continues its force and effect for a longer period. The judge shall continue the force and effect of an order if the judge finds that probable cause exists to believe that the detained person’s presence in the general population is likely to cause death or seriously impair the health of others.
(b) If a judge continues an order, any person or group of persons detained pursuant to the order may petition for a hearing to determine whether the person or group of persons is affected with a communicable disease, and, if the person or group of persons is affected with a communicable disease, whether release of the person or group of persons into the general population is likely to cause death or seriously impair the health of others. The hearing shall take place as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days after the court receives the petition.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 4; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 919, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 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); Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(c), 49 DCR 5306.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-120.
1973 Ed., § 6-119b.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-136.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-194 rewrote the section.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–135. Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases — Examination; diagnosis; detention for quarantine; discharge; public hearing

§ 7–135. Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases — Examination; diagnosis; detention for quarantine; discharge; public hearing.
(a) The Mayor shall cause to be conducted, by medical personnel designated by the Mayor, medical examinations of all detained persons to determine whether any detained person is affected with a communicable disease and immediately discharge any person who is not affected with a communicable disease. The diagnosis resulting from the examination shall be in writing and signed by the examining physician. A copy of the signed diagnosis shall be retained by any person in charge of the place or institution of detention, or, if the place of detention is a residence, by any person of suitable age and discretion who resides there. A copy of the signed diagnosis also shall be given to the detained person for whom the diagnosis was made. Another copy of the signed diagnosis shall be transmitted to the appropriate health official as designated by the Mayor.
(b) A person who has been diagnosed as being affected with a communicable disease may be detained for as long as necessary to protect the public health. A person detained pursuant to this subsection may at any time petition the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for a discharge hearing. A person detained pursuant to this subsection who chooses to petition the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for a discharge hearing shall be provided with counsel if the person detained cannot afford counsel.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 5; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 920, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 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); Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(c), 32 DCR 7276; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(d), 49 DCR 5306.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-121.
1973 Ed., § 6-119c.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-136 and § 7-137.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-194 rewrote the section.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–136. Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases — Leaving detention without discharge

§ 7–136. Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases — Leaving detention without discharge.
It shall be unlawful for a person detained in a place or institution pursuant to an order of the Mayor to leave said place or institution unless discharged in the manner provided in § 7-134 or 7-135.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 6; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 921, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(e), 49 DCR 5306; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 44(a), 51 DCR 881.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-122.
1973 Ed., § 6-119d.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-140.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-194 substituted “Mayor” for “Director of the Department of Human Services”.
D.C. Law 15-105 validated a previously made technical correction.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–138. Access to building for inspection

§ 7–138. Access to building for inspection.
The Mayor may, without fee or hindrance, enter, examine, and inspect all vessels, premises, grounds, structures, buildings, and every part thereof in the District of Columbia for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subchapter and the rules and regulations issued hereunder. The owner or his agent or representative and the lessee or occupant of any such vessel, premises, grounds, structure, or building, or part thereof, and every person having the care and management thereof shall at all times when required by any such officer or employee give them free access thereto and refusal so to do shall be punishable as a violation of this subchapter.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 8; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 921, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(d), 32 DCR 7276; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 902(g), 49 DCR 5306; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 44(c), 51 DCR 881.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-124.
1973 Ed., § 6-119f.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-140.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-194 substituted “Mayor” for “Director of the Department of Human Services”.
D.C. Law 15-105 validated a previously made technical correction.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–139. Interference unlawful

§ 7–139. Interference unlawful.
It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to obstruct, resist, oppose, or interfere with any person performing any duty or function under the authority of this subchapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 9; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 922, ch. 871, § 2; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(e), 32 DCR 7276.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-125.
1973 Ed., § 6-119g.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-140.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation contact tracing hiring requirements, see § 506 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).
For temporary (90 days) creation contact tracing hiring requirements, see § 506 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation contact tracing hiring requirements, see § 506 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
For temporary (225 days) creation of § 7-139.01, see § 506 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–141. Exemption for persons relying on spiritual means to cure disease

§ 7–141. Exemption for persons relying on spiritual means to cure disease.
With respect to all persons who, either on behalf of themselves or their minor children or wards, rely in good faith upon spiritual means or prayer in the free exercise of religion to prevent or cure disease, nothing in this subchapter or any rule or regulation issued pursuant to this subchapter shall have the effect of requiring or giving any health officer or other person the right to compel any such person, minor child or ward, to go to or be confined in a hospital or other medical institution unless no other place for quarantine of such person, minor child or ward can be secured, nor to compel any such person, child or ward to submit to any medical treatment.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 11; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 922, ch. 871, § 2; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 3(g), 32 DCR 7276.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-127.
1973 Ed., § 6-119i.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–142. “Director of the Department of Human Services” defined. [Repealed]

§ 7–142. “Director of the Department of Human Services” defined. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 12; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 922, ch. 871, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 904, 49 DCR 5306.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-128.
1973 Ed., § 6-119j.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–143. Immediate treatment of minor with venereal disease. [Repealed]

§ 7–143. Immediate treatment of minor with venereal disease. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 7(a), 32 DCR 7276.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-129.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter II - Prevention of Spread of Communicable Diseases › § 7–144. Construction

§ 7–144. Construction.
Each and every provision of this subchapter shall be constructed liberally in aid of the powers vested in the public authorities looking to the protection of the public health, comfort, and welfare and not by way of limitation.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 14; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 922, ch. 871, § 2; Oct. 11, 1963, 77 Stat. 246, Pub. L. 88-137, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-130.
1973 Ed., § 6-119k.
Cross References
Medical care and treatment, requirement to obtain, see § 38-606.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter III - Department of Public Health › § 7–151. Establishment of the Department of Public Health

§ 7–151. Establishment of the Department of Public Health.
There is established in the Executive Branch of the Government of the District of Columbia a Department of Public Health, which shall have as its responsibility the planning, development and implementation of the delivery of health care services to all District of Columbia residents.
(Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-182, § 2, 39 DCR 8203.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-131.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) healthcare provider liability for care or treatment of COVID-19, see § 707 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).
For temporary (90 days) healthcare provider liability for care or treatment of COVID-19, see § 707 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).
For temporary (90 days) healthcare provider liability for care or treatment of COVID-19, see § 707 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).
For temporary (90 days) healthcare provider liability for care or treatment of COVID-19, see § 707 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) healthcare provider liability for care or treatment of COVID-19, see § 707 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
Transfer of Functions
Pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1996 each of the functions assigned, and authorities delegated to the Director of the Department of Human Services as set forth in Sections III. (K), (L), and (P), of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986, dated January 3, 1987.
The administrative and management support functions in the Department of Human Services as set forth in Sections III. (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F), of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986, dated January 3, 1987, that relate to the functions set forth in section V. (A)(1) above were transferred to the Department of Health.
Mayor's Orders
Establishment and Appointments — Mayor’s Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program Advisory Committee, see Mayor’s Order 2002-77, May 3, 2002 ( 49 DCR 4137).
Establishment and Appointments — Mayor’s Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness Planning Advisory Committee, see Mayor’s Order 2002-78, May 3, 2002 ( 49 DCR 4143).
Amendment of Mayor’s Order 2002-77, dated 4-5-02, Establishment and Appointments — Mayor’s Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program Advisory Committee, see Mayor’s Order 2002-145, August 30, 2002 ( 49 DCR 8411).
Amendment of Mayor’s Order 2002-78, dated 4-15-02, Establishment and Appointments — Mayor’s Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness, see Mayor’s Order 2002-147, August 30, 2002 ( 49 DCR 8415).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter III - Department of Public Health › § 7–152. Organization of the Department of Public Health

§ 7–152. Organization of the Department of Public Health.
(a) Pursuant to subchapter VI of Chapter 3 of Title 1, the Mayor shall prepare and transmit to the Council a reorganization plan establishing a Department of Public Health no later than October 1, 1993.
(b) The reorganization plan establishing the Department of Public Health shall have, at a minimum, all functions, powers and duties of the Commission on Public Health, including supportive services provided to the Commission on Public Health by the Department of Human Services’ Management and Support Services Division.
(c) The Mayor may prepare and transmit to the Council a reorganization plan for the remaining functions of the Department of Human Services at the same time as the reorganization plan establishing the Department of Public Health is transmitted to the Council.
(d) The reorganization plan establishing the Department of Public Health shall become effective no later than October 1, 1994.
(Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-182, § 3, 39 DCR 8203.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-132.
Transfer of Functions
Pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1996 each of the functions assigned, and authorities delegated to the Director of the Department of Human Services as set forth in Sections III. (K), (L), and (P), of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986, dated January 3, 1987.
The administrative and management support functions in the Department of Human Services as set forth in Sections III. (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F), of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986, dated January 3, 1987, that relate to the functions set forth in section V. (A)(I) above were transferred to the Department of Health.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter III - Department of Public Health › § 7–153. Appointment of Director

§ 7–153. Appointment of Director.
The Department of Public Health shall be under the supervision and direction of a Director who shall be appointed by the Mayor in accordance with subchapter X of Chapter 6 of Title 1, and subject to the advice and consent of the Council, as provided in § 1-523.01.
(Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-182, § 4, 39 DCR 8203.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-133.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter IV - General Provisions › § 7–171. Chief Clerk and Chief Inspector not to act as deputy

§ 7–171. Chief Clerk and Chief Inspector not to act as deputy.
After April 2, 1938, neither the Chief Clerk nor the Chief Inspector of the Department of Human Services of the District of Columbia shall act as a deputy to the Director of the Department of Human Services of said District.
(July 14, 1892, 27 Stat. 162, ch. 171, § 1; April 2, 1938, 52 Stat. 153, ch. 60; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-107.
1973 Ed., § 6-108.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter IV - General Provisions › § 7–172. Assistant Director of Public Health to be physician and discharge duties of health officer during his absence or disability

§ 7–172. Assistant Director of Public Health to be physician and discharge duties of health officer during his absence or disability.
The Assistant Director of Public Health shall be a physician, and during the absence of or disability of the Director of Public Health shall act as Director of Public Health and discharge the duties incident to that position.
(Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 961, ch. 150; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-108.
1973 Ed., § 6-109.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter IV - General Provisions › § 7–173. Inspector of Fish and Other Marine Products

§ 7–173. Inspector of Fish and Other Marine Products.
The duties and the authority conferred by law upon the Inspector of Fish and Other Marine Products on May 26, 1908, are hereby vested in each of the Sanitary and Food Inspectors.
(May 26, 1908, 35 Stat. 299, ch. 198.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-109.
1973 Ed., § 6-110.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter IV - General Provisions › § 7–174. Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized — Generally; exceptions

§ 7–174. Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized — Generally; exceptions.
The ordinances of the late Board of Health of the District of Columbia, as revised, amended, and adopted, November 19, 1875, entitled “An ordinance to revise, consolidate, and amend the ordinances of the Board of Health, to declare what shall be deemed nuisances injurious to health, and to provide for the removal thereof,” as printed in the report of said late Board of Health made to the 1st session of the 44th Congress, being Executive Document No. 1, part 8, are hereby legalized; and the respective penalties therein prescribed for violations thereof may be imposed and enforced for the respective offenses therein described, excepting the sections of said ordinance following, namely: Sections 7, 9, and 14, which said sections are not hereby legalized.
(Apr. 24, 1880, 21 Stat. 304, Res. No. 25, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-110.
1973 Ed., § 6-111.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-175, § 7-176, and § 7-177.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter IV - General Provisions › § 7–175. Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized — Titles

§ 7–175. Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized — Titles.
The ordinances, rules, and regulations of said late Board of Health contained in the report mentioned in § 7-174 and printed in the said Executive Document therein mentioned, namely:
(1) “An ordinance to amend an ordinance to prevent domestic animals from running at large within the Cities of Washington and Georgetown, passed by the Board of Health May 19, 1871”;
(2) “An ordinance to prevent the sale of unwholesome food, in the Cities of Washington and Georgetown”;
(3) “An ordinance to provide for the inspection of streets, food, livestock, fish and other marine products, in the Cities of Washington and Georgetown, and to define the duties of Inspectors and other officers of the Board of Health”;
(4) “An ordinance to amend § 10 of the Code so as to read”;
(5) “An ordinance to amend an ordinance passed May 13, 1873, to read as follows”;
(6) “An ordinance to prevent committing or creating nuisances in or about public urinal or urinals located within the Cities of Washington and Georgetown”;
(7) “Rules and regulations in regard to smallpox”;
(8) Regulations and ordinances cited in paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section are legalized and made valid; and the penalties therein provided respectively for violations thereof, may be imposed and enforced for the violations of the same respectively as provided by § 27 of the ordinances passed November 19, 1875.
(Apr. 24, 1880, 21 Stat. 305, Res. No. 25, § 2; Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 29(b), 28 DCR 3271.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-111.
1973 Ed., § 6-112.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-176 and § 7-177.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter IV - General Provisions › § 7–176. Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized — Force and effect; exemptions from enforcement; alternative sanctions; adjudication of infractions

§ 7–176. Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized — Force and effect; exemptions from enforcement; alternative sanctions; adjudication of infractions.
Except as provided in § 7-175, the ordinances of the late Board of Health of the District of Columbia, as legalized by §§ 7-174 and 7-175, are hereby declared to have the same force and effect within the District of Columbia as if enacted by Congress in the 1st instance, and the powers and duties imposed upon the late Board of Health, in and by the said ordinances, are hereby conferred upon the Director of the Department of Human Services of said District, and all prosecutions for violations of said ordinances and regulations shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the said District; provided, that said regulations shall not be enforced against industries established on Aug. 7, 1894, which are not a nuisance in fact. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infractions of the late Board of Health of the District of Columbia, as legalized by §§ 7-174 and 7-175, 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.
(Aug. 7, 1894, 28 Stat. 257, ch. 232; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 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); Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 478, 32 DCR 4450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-112.
1973 Ed., § 6-113.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter IV - General Provisions › § 7–177. Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized — Alteration, amendment, or repeal

§ 7–177. Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized — Alteration, amendment, or repeal.
The Council of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized and empowered, in making regulations under the authority conferred by Congress, to alter, amend, or repeal any of the ordinances of the late Board of Health of said District which were legalized by §§ 7-174 and 7-175, whenever in its judgment the public interest requires it.
(Feb. 28, 1889, 30 Stat. 1390, Joint Res. No. 21.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-113.
1973 Ed., § 6-114.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(133) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter IV - General Provisions › § 7–178. Reception, burial, and identification of ashes of certain cremated indigent persons

§ 7–178. Reception, burial, and identification of ashes of certain cremated indigent persons.
The Director of the Department of Human Services is authorized to provide and furnish proper containers for the reception, burial, and identification of the ashes of all human bodies of indigent persons that are cremated at the public crematorium, which ashes remain unclaimed after 12 months from date of such cremation.
(May 21, 1928, 45 Stat. 669, ch. 659; July 3, 1930, 46 Stat. 975, ch. 848; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-114.
1973 Ed., § 6-115.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 1 - Public Health › Subchapter IV - General Provisions › § 7–179. Dairy Inspector may act as Inspector of Livestock

§ 7–179. Dairy Inspector may act as Inspector of Livestock.
Any Inspector of Dairies and Dairy Farms may act as Inspector of Livestock when directed by the Director of the Department of Human Services.
(Mar. 2, 1911, 36 Stat. 993, ch. 192; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-115.
1973 Ed., § 6-116.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–202. Vital records system established. [Repealed]

§ 7–202. Vital records system established. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 3, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-202.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-228.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–203. Appointment and duties of Registrar. [Repealed]

§ 7–203. Appointment and duties of Registrar. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 4, 28 DCR 3271; Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-299, § 2(b), 50 DCR 388; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-203.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-608.01 and § 7-228.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-299 substituted “Department of Health” for “Department of Human Services”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–204. General requirements. [Repealed]

§ 7–204. General requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 5, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-204.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–206. Infants of unknown parentage. [Repealed]

§ 7–206. Infants of unknown parentage. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 7, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-206.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–207. Delayed filing and registration of birth. [Repealed]

§ 7–207. Delayed filing and registration of birth. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 8, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-207.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-208 and § 7-210.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–208. Judicial procedure to establish facts of birth. [Repealed]

§ 7–208. Judicial procedure to establish facts of birth. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 9, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-208.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-210.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–209. Adoption forms. [Repealed]

§ 7–209. Adoption forms. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 10, 28 DCR 3271; Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-299, § 2(d), 50 DCR 388; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-209.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-210.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-299, in subsec. (b), substituted “Department of Health” for “Department of Human Services”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–210. New certificates of birth for adoption and determination of parentage. [Repealed]

§ 7–210. New certificates of birth for adoption and determination of parentage. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 11, 28 DCR 3271; May 21, 1992, D.C. Law 9-101, § 3, 39 DCR 2146; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 32, 53 DCR 6794; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-230, § 602, 57 DCR 6951; Nov. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 20-37, § 2(b), 60 DCR 12145; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-210.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-191, in subsec. (a)(4), deleted “or § 46-720” from the end.
D.C. Law 18-230 rewrote subsec. (a-1).
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-37 added “for adoption and determination of parentage” at the end of the section heading.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–210.01. New certificates of birth for change of gender designation. [Repealed]

§ 7–210.01. New certificates of birth for change of gender designation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 11a; as added Nov. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 20-37, § 2(c), 60 DCR 12145; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 16-2503.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-37 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–212. Delayed filing and registration of death. [Repealed]

§ 7–212. Delayed filing and registration of death. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 13, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-212.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–213. Reports of fetal deaths. [Repealed]

§ 7–213. Reports of fetal deaths. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 14, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-213.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–214. Final disposition of dead body or fetus. [Repealed]

§ 7–214. Final disposition of dead body or fetus. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 15, 28 DCR 3271; Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-180, § 2(c), 39 DCR 8078; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-214.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–215. Marriage registration. [Repealed]

§ 7–215. Marriage registration. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 16, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-215.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–217. Amendment. [Repealed]

§ 7–217. Amendment. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 18, 28 DCR 3271; Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-159, § 18, 32 DCR 30; Nov. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 20-37, § 2(d), 60 DCR 12145; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-217.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-37 repealed (d).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–218. Reproduction. [Repealed]

§ 7–218. Reproduction. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 19, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-218.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–219. Confidentiality. [Repealed]

§ 7–219. Confidentiality. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 20, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4615, 48 DCR 6981; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-219.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1371.06, § 7-220, and § 16-1054.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-28 added subsec. (d).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 15 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 § 15 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 § 15 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–221. Vital records fees and fund. [Repealed]

§ 7–221. Vital records fees and fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 22, 28 DCR 3271; Sept. 26, 1990, D.C. Law 8-168, § 2, 37 DCR 4833; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 5162, 63 DCR 10775; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-195, § 2, 63 DCR 15016; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-221.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-195: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-195 provided that the change made to this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-195 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) repeal of amendments to this section, see § 7183 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of amendments to this section, see § 7183 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to the Vital Records Act of 1981, see Mayor’s Order 2002-13, February 1, 2002 ( 49 DCR 930).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–222. Persons required to keep records. [Repealed]

§ 7–222. Persons required to keep records. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 23, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-222.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–223. Persons required to furnish information. [Repealed]

§ 7–223. Persons required to furnish information. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 24, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-223.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–224. Matching birth and death certificates. [Repealed]

§ 7–224. Matching birth and death certificates. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 25, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-224.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–225. Penalties. [Repealed]

§ 7–225. Penalties. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 26, 28 DCR 3271; June 5, 2003, D.C. Law 14-307, § 502, 49 DCR 11664; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-225.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-205.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-307 designated the existing text as subsection (a); and added subsec. (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 502 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-544, December 4, 2002, 49 DCR 11700).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 502 of the Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-27, February 24, 2003, 50 DCR 2151).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 502 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-103, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5499).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–226. Regulations. [Repealed]

§ 7–226. Regulations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 27, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-226.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-228.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–227. Severability. [Repealed]

§ 7–227. Severability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 28, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-227.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2 - Vital Records. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–228. Effective date. [Repealed]

§ 7–228. Effective date. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 31, 28 DCR 3271; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 130, 65 DCR 9324.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-228.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2A - Vital Records, 2018 › § 7–231.02. Vital statistics system; Vital Records Division

§ 7–231.02. Vital statistics system; Vital Records Division.
(a) The Mayor shall establish a vital statistics system for the reporting, maintenance, issuance, security, and confidentiality of vital records and the data derived from such records.
(b) The Vital Records Division shall be the sole source of certified copies of all vital records.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 102, 65 DCR 9324.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 2A - Vital Records, 2018 › § 7–231.03. Appointment and duties of Registrar of Vital Records Division

§ 7–231.03. Appointment and duties of Registrar of Vital Records Division.
(a) The Director of the Department shall appoint the Registrar.
(b) The Registrar shall:
(1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and any implementing rules issued pursuant to § 7-231.29;
(2) Provide instructions for the efficient administration of the vital statistics system;
(3) Direct and supervise the vital statistics system and the Vital Records Division and serve as custodian of its records;
(4) Administer and maintain the confidentiality and security of the vital statistics system;
(5) Direct, supervise, and control the activities of each individual engaged in the activities of the Vital Records Division;
(6) Develop and conduct training programs to promote uniformity of policy and procedures pertaining to the vital statistics system;
(7) Develop and distribute all forms as will accomplish the purpose of complete, accurate, and timely reporting and registration;
(8) Prepare and publish reports of vital statistics of the District;
(9) Provide information derived from vital records and vital reports required under this chapter that are necessary for Department programs and health planning activities, which shall remain the property of the Vital Records Division, and under the Registrar's control; and
(10)(A) Prepare a plan to provide for the continuity of operations of the system of vital statistics in the event of an emergency that:
(i) To the extent practicable, anticipates natural and man-made events that interrupt normal activities of the vital statistics system, identifies essential vital statistics services, and provides guidance for maintaining services; and
(ii) Includes:
(I) Alternative locations for operations;
(II) An identification of essential equipment, document needs, and where to obtain them; and
(III) An identification of essential staff and a mechanism for communication with such individuals in an emergency.
(B) The plan shall be confidential and shall not be subject to compelled disclosure; provided, that the Registrar may authorize disclosure of all or part of the plan as the Registrar deems necessary to implement the plan.
(c) The Registrar may establish or eliminate offices to aid in the efficient administration of the system of vital statistics.
(d) The Registrar may delegate functions and duties to employees of the Vital Records Division and to employees of any office established pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-164, § 103, 65 DCR 9324; July 12, 2022, D.C. Law 24-147, § 150(a), 69 DCR 003386.)