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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24B - Street Harassment Prevention › § 7–2424. Street harassment prevention report; model policies; public information campaign. [Expired]

§ 7–2424. Street harassment prevention report; model policies; public information campaign. [Expired]
Expired.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, §§ 1045, 1048, 65 DCR 9388.)
Expiration of Law
Section 1048 of D.C. Law 22-168 provided that this section shall expire on October 1, 2020.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1045 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1045 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24B - Street Harassment Prevention › § 7–2425. Implementation report. [Expired]

§ 7–2425. Implementation report. [Expired]
Expired.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, §§ 1046, 1048, 65 DCR 9388.)
Expiration of Law
Section 1048 of D.C. Law 22-168 provided that this section shall expire on October 1, 2020.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1046 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1046 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24B - Street Harassment Prevention › § 7–2426. Sunset. [Expired]

§ 7–2426. Sunset. [Expired]
Expired.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1048, 65 DCR 9388.)
Expiration of Law
Section 1048 of D.C. Law 22-168 provided that this section shall expire on October 1, 2020.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1048 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1048 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.04. Fingerprints and photographs of applicants; application in person required

§ 7–2502.04. Fingerprints and photographs of applicants; application in person required.
(a) The Chief shall require any person applying for a registration certificate to be fingerprinted in order to conduct an efficient and adequate investigation into the matters described in § 7-2502.03 and to effectuate the purposes of this unit. The Chief shall maintain a record of the fingerprints of sufficient quality to enable periodic investigation to ensure compliance with § 7-2502.03.
(b) The Chief shall take a digitalized, full-face photograph of each applicant, other than an organization, to be included as part of a person’s firearms registration application. The photo shall be taken simultaneously with the filing of the application.
(c) Every applicant (or in the case of an organization, the president or chief executive, or a person authorized in writing by him), shall appear in person at a time and place prescribed by the Chief, and may be required to bring with him the firearm for which a registration certificate is sought, which shall be transported in accordance with § 22-4504.02.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 204, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-62, § 2, 24 DCR 5780; Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-372, § 3(e), 56 DCR 1365; Sept. 29, 2012, D.C. Law 19-170, § 2(e), 59 DCR 5691.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2314.
1973 Ed., § 6-1814.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-372, in subsec. (a), substituted “6 years” for “5 years”; and, in subsec. (c), substituted “shall be transported in accordance with § 22-4504.02” for “shall be unloaded and securely wrapped, and carried in open view”.
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-170 rewrote (a) and (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(e) of Firearms Registration Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-651, January 6, 2009, 56 DCR 911).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(e) of Firearms Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-352, May 11, 2012, 59 DCR 5116).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(e) of the Firearms Amendments Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-394, July 18, 2012, 59 DCR 8694).
For temporary amendment of (a) and (b), see § 2(e) of the Firearms Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-510, October 26, 2012, 59 DCR 12808).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.05. Application signed under oath; fees

§ 7–2502.05. Application signed under oath; fees.
(a) Each applicant (the president or chief executive in the case of an organization) shall sign an oath or affirmation attesting to the truth of all the information required by § 7-2502.03 or § 7-2502.07a.
(b) Each application required by this subchapter shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee to be established by the Mayor; provided, that such fee shall, in the judgment of the Mayor, reimburse the District for the cost of services provided under this subchapter.
(c) Any declaration, certificate, verification, or statement made for purposes of firearm registration under this title shall be made under penalty of perjury pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 22-2402. Except as required in § 7-2502.03(a)(1), no document shall be required to be notarized.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 205, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-372, § 3(f), 56 DCR 1365; Sept. 29, 2012, D.C. Law 19-170, § 2(f), 59 DCR 5691.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2315.
1973 Ed., § 6-1815.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2507.06.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-372, in subsec. (a), substituted “§§ 7-2502.03 or § 7-2502.07a” for “§ 7-2502.03”.
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-170 added (c).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(f) of Firearms Registration Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-651, January 6, 2009, 56 DCR 911).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(f) of Firearms Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-352, May 11, 2012, 59 DCR 5116).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(f) of the Firearms Amendments Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-394, July 18, 2012, 59 DCR 8694).
For temporary addition of (c), see § 2(f) of the Firearms Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-510, October 26, 2012, 59 DCR 12808).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Law 1-85, the Firearms Control Regulation Act of 1975
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.06. Time for filing registration applications

§ 7–2502.06. Time for filing registration applications.
(a) An application for a registration certificate shall be filed (and a registration certificate issued) prior to taking possession of a firearm from a licensed dealer or from any person or organization holding a registration certificate therefor. In all other cases, an application for registration shall be filed immediately after a firearm is brought into the District. It shall be deemed compliance with the preceding sentence if such person personally communicates with the Metropolitan Police Department (as determined by the Chief to be sufficient) and provides such information as may be demanded; provided, that such person files an application for a registration certificate within 48 hours after such communication.
(b) Repealed.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a person seeking a registration certificate for a firearm that the person has self-manufactured shall file a registration application within 5 business days after completing manufacture of the firearm.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 206, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-62, § 2, 24 DCR 5780; Sept. 29, 2012, D.C. Law 19-170, § 2(g), 59 DCR 5691; Apr. 21, 2023, D.C. Law 24-347, § 2(e), 70 DCR 928.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2316.
1973 Ed., § 6-1816.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-170 repealed (b), which formerly read: “Any firearm validly registered under prior regulations must be registered pursuant to this unit in accordance with procedures to be promulgated by the Chief. An application to register such firearm shall be filed pursuant to this unit within 60 days of September 24, 1976.”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of Ghost Gun Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-583, Oct. 17, 2022, 69 DCR 012714).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of Ghost Gun Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-237, Dec. 13, 2021, 68 DCR 013482).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 2(g) of Firearms Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-352, May 11, 2012, 59 DCR 5116).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 2(g) of the Firearms Amendments Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-394, July 18, 2012, 59 DCR 8694).
For temporary repeal of (b), see § 2(g) of the Firearms Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-510, October 26, 2012, 59 DCR 12808).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of Ghost Gun Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-221, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13966).
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of Ghost Gun Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-87, Mar. 2, 2022, 69 DCR 000450).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.09. Revocation of registration certificate

§ 7–2502.09. Revocation of registration certificate.
(a) A registration certificate shall be revoked if:
(1) Any of the criteria in § 7-2502.03(a) are not currently met;
(2) The registered firearm has become an unregisterable firearm under the terms of § 7-2502.02, or a destructive device; or
(3) The information furnished to the Chief on the application for a registration certificate proves to be intentionally false.
(4) Repealed.
(b) Repealed.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 209, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-372, § 3(h), 56 DCR 1365; June 3, 2011, D.C. Law 18-377,§ 2(d), 58 DCR 1174.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2319.
1973 Ed., § 6-1819.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1831.03 and § 24-261.02a.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-372 designated subsec. (a); in subsec. (a), inserted “or” at the end of par. (2), substituted a period for “; and” at the end of par. (3), and repealed par. (4); and added subsec. (b). Prior to repeal, par. (4) of subsec. (a) read as follows: “(4) There is a violation or omission of the duties, obligations or requirements imposed by § 7-2502.08.”
D.C. Law 18-377, in subsec. (a)(1), substituted “§ 7-2502.03(a)” for “§ 7-2502.03”; and rewrote subsec. (b).
Cross References
Applicability to private operator, see § 24-261.02a.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(h) of Firearms Registration Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-651, January 6, 2009, 56 DCR 911).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 502(d) of Public Safety Legislation Sixty-Day Layover Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-693, January 18, 2011, 58 DCR 640).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 502(d) of Public Safety Legislation Sixty-Day Layover Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-45, April 20, 2011, 58 DCR 3701).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.11. Information prohibited from use as evidence in criminal proceedings

§ 7–2502.11. Information prohibited from use as evidence in criminal proceedings.
No information obtained from a person under this subchapter or retained by a person in order to comply with any section of this subchapter, shall be used as evidence against such person in any criminal proceeding with respect to a violation of this unit, occurring prior to or concurrently with the filing of the information required by this subchapter; provided, that this section shall not apply to any violation of § 22-2402, or § 7-2507.04.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 211, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-62, § 2, 24 DCR 5780; Aug. 2, 1983, D.C. Law 5-24, § 13, 30 DCR 3341.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2321.
1973 Ed., § 6-1821.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 1-85, § 211a, concerning freedom of information exception, see § 2(c) of the License to Carry a Pistol Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-447, Oct. 7, 2014, 61 DCR 10765, 20 STAT 4175).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of emergency D.C. Act 20-447, § 4, the act’s applicability clause, see § 2 of the License to Carry a Pistol Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-448, Oct. 7, 2014, 61 DCR 10777, 20 STAT 4187).
For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 1-85, § 211a, concerning a freedom of information exception, see § 2(d) of the License to Carry a Pistol Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-564, Jan. 6, 2015, 62 DCR 866, 21 STAT 527).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of emergency D.C. Act 20-447, see § 4(b) of the License to Carry a Pistol Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-564, Jan. 6, 2015, 62 DCR 866, 21 STAT 527).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of temporary D.C. Act 20-169, see § 4(c) of the License to Carry a Pistol Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-564, Jan. 6, 2015, 62 DCR 866, 21 STAT 527).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) addition of D.C. Law 1-85, § 211a, concerning a freedom of information exception, see § 2(c) of the License to Carry a Pistol Temporary Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Law 20-169, May 5, 2015, 61 DCR 11814).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.11a. Freedom of information exception

§ 7–2502.11a. Freedom of information exception.
Any record regarding a person who has applied for, received, or had revoked any registration issued pursuant to this subchapter shall not be made available as a public record under § 2-532.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 211a; as added June 16, 2015, D.C. Law 20-279, § 2(d), 62 DCR 1944.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 2(d) of the License to Carry a Pistol Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-74, June 4, 2015, 62 DCR 8242, 21 DCSTAT 1451).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.12. Definition of self-defense sprays

§ 7–2502.12. Definition of self-defense sprays.
For the purposes of §§ 7-2502.12 through 7-2502.14, the term:
“Self-defense spray” means a mixture of a lacrimator including chloroacetophenone, alphacloracetophenone, phenylchloromethylketone, orthochlorobenazalm-alononitrile or oleoresin capsicum.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 212; as added Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-244, § 2, 40 DCR 647; May 16, 1995, D.C. Law 10-255, § 10(a), 41 DCR 5193.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2322.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2502.13.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.13. Possession of self-defense sprays

§ 7–2502.13. Possession of self-defense sprays.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7-2501.01(7)(C), a person may possess and use a self-defense spray in the exercise of reasonable force in defense of the person or the person’s property only if it is propelled from an aerosol container, labeled with or accompanied by clearly written instructions as to its use, and dated to indicate its anticipated useful life.
(b) No person shall possess a self-defense spray which is of a type other than that specified in §§ 7-2502.12 to 7-2502.14.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 213; as added Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-244, § 2, 40 DCR 647; May 16, 1995, D.C. Law 10-255, § 10(b), 41 DCR 5193; May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-281, § 2(b), 64 DCR 1648.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2323.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Stun Gun Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-31, Mar. 27, 2017, 64 DCR 3084).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Stun Gun Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-630, Jan. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 907).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.13a. Sale of self-defense sprays

§ 7–2502.13a. Sale of self-defense sprays.
*NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation that will expire on February 19, 2024.*
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person may transfer, offer for sale, sell, give, or deliver a self-defense spray to another person in the District for the purposes set forth in § 7-2502.13; provided, that the self-defense spray is propelled from an aerosol container, labeled with or accompanied by clearly written instructions as to its use, and dated to indicate its anticipated useful life.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, § 213a; as added Nov. 21, 2023, D.C. Act 25-320, § 2, 70 DCR 15484.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Self-Defense Spray Sale and Transfer Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-320, Nov. 21, 2023, 70 DCR 15484).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.14. Registration of self-defense sprays. [Repealed]

§ 7–2502.14. Registration of self-defense sprays. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 214; as added Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-244, § 2, 40 DCR 647; May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-281, § 2(c), 64 DCR 1648.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2324.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 2(c) of Stun Gun Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-31, Mar. 27, 2017, 64 DCR 3084).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 2(c) of Stun Gun Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-630, Jan. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 907).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.15. Possession of stun guns

§ 7–2502.15. Possession of stun guns.
(a) No person under 18 years of age shall possess a stun gun in the District; provided, that brief possession for self-defense in response to an immediate threat of harm shall not be a violation of this subsection.
(b) No person who possesses a stun gun shall use that weapon except in the exercise of reasonable force in defense of person or property.
(c) Unless permission specific to the individual and occasion is given, no person, except a law enforcement officer as defined in § 7-2509.01, shall possess a stun gun in the following locations:
(1) A building or office occupied by the District of Columbia, its agencies, or instrumentalities;
(2) A penal institution, secure juvenile residential facility, or halfway house;
(3) A building or portion thereof, occupied by a children's facility, preschool, or public or private elementary or secondary school; or
(4) Any building or grounds clearly posted by the owner or occupant to prohibit the carrying of a stun gun.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 215; as added May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-281, § 2(d), 64 DCR 1648.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Stun Gun Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-31, Mar. 27, 2017, 64 DCR 3084).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Stun Gun Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-630, Jan. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 907).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter II - Firearms and Destructive Devices › § 7–2502.16. Sale of stun guns

§ 7–2502.16. Sale of stun guns.
(a) In order to lawfully sell a stun gun in the District, a vendor shall obtain pursuant to § 47-2851.03 a stun gun endorsement on its basic business license from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs ("Department") on a form to be provided by the Department.
(b) This section shall not apply to a vendor who sells fewer than 5 stun guns in a 12- month period.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 216; as added May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-281, § 2(d), 64 DCR 1648.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 2(d) of Stun Gun Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-31, Mar. 27, 2017, 64 DCR 3084).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Stun Gun Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-630, Jan. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 907).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter III - Estates Containing Firearms › § 7–2503.01. Rights and responsibilities of executors and administrators

§ 7–2503.01. Rights and responsibilities of executors and administrators.
(a) The executor or administrator of an estate containing a firearm shall notify the Chief of the death of the decedent within 30 days of his appointment or qualification, whichever is earlier.
(b) Until the lawful distribution of such firearm to an heir or legatee or the lawful sale, transfer, or disposition of the firearm by the estate, the executor or administrator of such estate shall be charged with the duties and obligations which would have been imposed by this unit upon the decedent, if the decedent were still alive; provided, that such executor or administrator shall not be liable to the criminal penalties of § 7-2507.06.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title III, § 301, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-62, § 2, 24 DCR 5780; Aug. 2, 1983, D.C. Law 5-19, § 3, 30 DCR 3328.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2331.
1973 Ed., § 6-1831.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter IV - Licensing of Firearms Businesses › § 7–2504.02. Qualifications for dealer’s license; application; fee

§ 7–2504.02. Qualifications for dealer’s license; application; fee.
(a) Any person eligible to register a firearm under this unit and who, if a registrant, has not previously failed to perform any of the duties imposed by this unit; and, any person eligible under the acts of Congress to engage in such business, may obtain a dealer’s license, or a renewal thereof, which shall be valid for a period of not more than 1 year from the date of issuance. The license required by this unit, shall be in addition to any other license or licensing procedure required by law.
(b) Each application for a dealer’s license and each application for renewal thereof shall be made on a form prescribed by the Chief, shall be sworn to or affirmed by the applicant, and shall contain:
(1) The information required by § 7-2502.03(a);
(2) The address where the applicant conducts or intends to conduct his business;
(3) Whether the applicant, prior to September 24, 1976, held a license to deal in deadly weapons in the District; and
(4) Such other information as the Chief may require, including fingerprints and photographs of the applicant, to carry out the purposes of this unit.
(c) Each application for a dealer’s license, or renewal shall be accompanied by a fee established by the Mayor; provided, that such fee shall in the judgment of the Mayor, reimburse the District for the cost of services provided under this subchapter.
(d) Any license issued pursuant to this section shall be issued as a Public Safety endorsement to a basic business license under the basic business license system as set forth in subchapter I-A of Chapter 28 of Title 47.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title IV, § 402, 23 DCR 2464; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2003(k)(2), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 3(i)(2), 50 DCR 6913.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2342.
1973 Ed., § 6-1842.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2504.04.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (c), substituted “Public Safety endorsement to a basic business license under the basic” for “Class A Public Safety endorsement to a master business license under the master”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(i)(2) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Law 1-85, the Firearms Control Regulation Act of 1975
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter IV - Licensing of Firearms Businesses › § 7–2504.03. Issuance of dealer’s license; time period; corrections

§ 7–2504.03. Issuance of dealer’s license; time period; corrections.
(a) Upon receipt of a properly executed application for a dealer’s license, or renewal thereof, the Chief, upon determining through further inquiry, investigation, or otherwise, that the applicant is entitled and qualified under the provisions of this unit thereto, shall issue a dealer’s license. Each dealer’s license shall be in duplicate and bear a unique dealer’s license number, and such other information as the Chief determines is necessary to identify the applicant and premises. The duplicate of the dealer’s license shall be delivered to the applicant and the Chief shall retain the original.
(b) The Chief shall approve or deny an application for a registration certificate within a 60-day period beginning on the date the Chief receives the application, unless good cause is shown, including nonreceipt of information from sources outside the District government. The Chief may hold in abeyance an application where there is any firearms revocation proceeding pending against such person.
(c) Upon receipt of a dealer’s license, each applicant shall examine the same to ensure that the information thereon is correct. If the dealer’s license is incorrect in any respect, the person named thereon shall return the same to the Chief with a signed statement showing the nature of the error. The Chief shall correct the error, if it occurred through administrative error. In the event the error resulted from information contained in the application, the applicant shall be required to file an amended application explaining the error in the original application. Each amended application shall be accompanied by a fee equal to that required for the original application.
(d) In the event the Chief learns of an error in a dealer’s license, other than as provided in subsection (c) of this section, he may require the holder to return the dealer’s license for correction. If the error resulted from information contained in the application, the person named therein shall be required to file an amended application as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
(e) Each dealer’s license issued by the Chief shall be accompanied by a statement setting forth a dealer’s duties under this unit.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title IV, § 403, 23 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2343.
1973 Ed., § 6-1843.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter IV - Licensing of Firearms Businesses › § 7–2504.05. Revocation of dealer’s license

§ 7–2504.05. Revocation of dealer’s license.
A dealer’s license shall be revoked if:
(1) Any of the criteria in § 7-2504.04 is not currently met;
(2) The information furnished to the Chief on the application for a dealer’s license proves to be intentionally false;
(3) There is a violation or omission of the duties, obligations, or requirements imposed by § 7-2504.04; or
(4) The license holder no longer meets any of the criteria required by this subchapter.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title IV, § 405, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-372, § 3(k), 56 DCR 1365; Sept. 29, 2012, D.C. Law 19-170, § 2(j), 59 DCR 5691.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2345.
1973 Ed., § 6-1845.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-372, in pars. (1) and (2), deleted “or” at the end; in par. (3), substituted “; or” for a period; and added par. (4).
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-170 substituted “subchapter” for “unit” in (4).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(k) of Firearms Registration Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-651, January 6, 2009, 56 DCR 911).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(j) of Firearms Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-352, May 11, 2012, 59 DCR 5116).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(j) of the Firearms Amendments Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-394, July 18, 2012, 59 DCR 8694).
For temporary amendment of (4), see § 2(j) of the Firearms Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-510, October 26, 2012, 59 DCR 12808).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter IV - Licensing of Firearms Businesses › § 7–2504.06. Procedure for denial and revocation of dealer’s license

§ 7–2504.06. Procedure for denial and revocation of dealer’s license.
(a) If it appears to the Chief that an application for a dealer’s license should be denied or that a dealer’s license should be revoked, the Chief shall notify the applicant or registrant of the proposed denial or revocation briefly stating the reason or reasons therefor. Service may be made as provided for in § 7-2502.10(a). The applicant or dealer shall have 15 days from the date of service in which to submit further evidence in support of the application or qualifications to continue to hold a dealer’s license, as the case may be; provided, that if the applicant or dealer does not make such a submission within 15 days from the date of service, the applicant or dealer shall be deemed to have conceded the validity of the reason or reasons stated in the notice, and the denial or revocation shall become final.
(b) Within 10 days of the date upon which the Chief receives such a submission, the Chief shall serve upon the applicant or registrant in the manner provided in § 7-2502.10(a) notice of his final decision. The Chief ’s decision shall become effective at the expiration of the time within which to file a notice of appeal pursuant to the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act (§ 2-501 et seq.) or, if such a notice of appeal is filed, at the time the final order or judgment of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals becomes effective.
(c) Within 45 days of a decision becoming effective, which is unfavorable to a licensee or to an applicant for a dealer’s license, the licensee or applicant shall:
(1) If he is eligible to register firearms pursuant to this unit, register such firearms in his inventory as are capable of registration pursuant to this unit;
(2) Peaceably surrender to the Chief any firearms in his inventory which he does not register, and all destructive devices in his inventory in the manner provided for in § 7-2507.05;
(3) Lawfully remove from the District any firearm in his inventory which he does not register and all destructive devices and ammunition in his inventory for so long as he has an interest in them; or
(4) Otherwise lawfully dispose of any firearms in his inventory which he does not register and all destructive devices and ammunition in his inventory.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title IV, § 406, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-62, § 2, 24 DCR 5780.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2346.
1973 Ed., § 6-1846.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1831.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter IV - Licensing of Firearms Businesses › § 7–2504.07. Display of firearms or ammunition by dealers; security; employees of dealers

§ 7–2504.07. Display of firearms or ammunition by dealers; security; employees of dealers.
(a) No licensed dealer shall display any firearm or ammunition in windows visible from a street or sidewalk. All firearms, destructive devices, and ammunition shall be kept at all times in a securely locked place affixed to the premises except when being shown to a customer, being repaired, or otherwise being worked on.
(b) No licensee shall knowingly employ any person in his establishment if such person would not be eligible to register a firearm under this unit.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title IV, § 407, 23 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2347.
1973 Ed., § 6-1847.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter IV - Licensing of Firearms Businesses › § 7–2504.09. Certain information obtained from or retained by dealers not to be used as evidence in criminal proceedings

§ 7–2504.09. Certain information obtained from or retained by dealers not to be used as evidence in criminal proceedings.
No information obtained from or retained by a licensed dealer to comply with this unit shall be used as evidence against such licensed dealer in any criminal proceeding with respect to a violation of this unit occurring prior to or concurrently with the filing of such information; provided, that this section shall not apply to any violation of § 22-2402, or of § 7-2507.04.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title IV, § 409, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-62, § 2, 24 DCR 5780; Aug. 2, 1983, D.C. Law 5-24, § 13, 30 DCR 3341.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2349.
1973 Ed., § 6-1849.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(l) of Firearms Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-352, May 11, 2012, 59 DCR 5116).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(l) of the Firearms Amendments Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-394, July 18, 2012, 59 DCR 8694).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter IV - Licensing of Firearms Businesses › § 7–2504.10. District as federal firearms licensee

§ 7–2504.10. District as federal firearms licensee.
(a) Whenever there is no active federal firearms licensee in the District of Columbia, the Mayor may seek from federal authorities a license for the District to act as a federal firearms licensee solely for the benefit of any District resident eligible and seeking to obtain a lawful handgun.
(b) The Mayor shall delegate the authority under subsection (a) of this section to a subordinate agency.
(c) The District shall act under the license obtained pursuant to subsection (a) of this section only until such time as there is an active federal firearms licensee in the District of Columbia.
(d) The District may charge a fee to recover the cost of acting as a federal firearms licensee pursuant to subsection (a) of this section by charging $125 or its actual costs, whichever is less, for each handgun.
(e) For the purposes of this section, the term “active federal firearms licensee” means a person or business that has applied for and received a federal firearms license pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 923 for the purpose of interstate transfer of handguns, and is operating commercially in the District of Columbia.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, § 410; as added Sept. 29, 2012, D.C. Law 19-170, § 2(l), 59 DCR 5691.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(l) of Firearms Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-352, May 11, 2012, 59 DCR 5116).
For temporary addition of section, see § 2(l) of the Firearms Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-510, October 26, 2012, 59 DCR 12808).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter V - Sale and Transfer of Firearms, Destructive Devices, and Ammunition › § 7–2505.01. Sales and transfers prohibited

§ 7–2505.01. Sales and transfers prohibited.
No person or organization shall sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any firearm, destructive device, ghost gun, or ammunition in the District except as provided in § 7-2502.10(c), § 7-2505.02, § 7-2507.05, § 7-2510.07, or § 7-2510.09.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title V, § 501, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-62, § 2, 24 DCR 5780; May 10, 2019, D.C. Law 22-314, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1672; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 201(c), 68 DCR 001034; Apr. 21, 2023, D.C. Law 24-347, § 2(h), 70 DCR 928.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2351.
1973 Ed., § 6-1851.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2508.01.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(g) of Ghost Gun Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-583, Oct. 17, 2022, 69 DCR 012714).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4(d) of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-25, Feb. 26, 2021, 68 DCR 002604).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of Ghost Guns Prohibition Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-324, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 6721).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of Ghost Guns Prohibition Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-245, Mar. 11, 2020, 67 DCR 3086).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Firearms Safety Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-41, Apr. 15, 2019, 66 DCR 5255).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Firearms Safety Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-629, Jan. 30, 2019, 66 DCR 1729).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(g) of Ghost Gun Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-221, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13966).
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(g) of Ghost Gun Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-87, Mar. 2, 2022, 69 DCR 000450).
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of Ghost Guns Prohibition Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-125, July 30, 2020, 67 DCR 3945).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter VII - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 7–2507.01. Security mortgages, deposits, or pawns with firearms, destructive devices, or ammunition prohibited; loan or rental of firearms, destructive devices, or ammunition prohibited

§ 7–2507.01. Security mortgages, deposits, or pawns with firearms, destructive devices, or ammunition prohibited; loan or rental of firearms, destructive devices, or ammunition prohibited.
(a) No firearm, destructive device, or ammunition shall be security for, or be taken or received by way of any mortgage, deposit, pledge, or pawn.
(b) No person may loan, borrow, give, or rent to or from another person, any firearm, destructive device, or ammunition.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title VII, § 701, 23 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2371.
1973 Ed., § 6-1871.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter VII - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 7–2507.03. Firing ranges

§ 7–2507.03. Firing ranges.
Any person operating a firing range in the District, shall in addition to any other requirement imposed by law, register with the Chief, on a form prescribed by him, which shall include the business name of the range, the location, the names and home addresses of the owners and principal officers, the types of weapons fired there, the number and types of weapons normally stored there, the days and hours of operation, and such other information as the Chief shall require.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title VII, § 703, 23 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2373.
1973 Ed., § 6-1873.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter VII - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 7–2507.04. False information; forgery or alteration

§ 7–2507.04. False information; forgery or alteration.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person purchasing any firearm or ammunition, or applying for any registration certificate or dealer’s license under this unit, or in giving any information pursuant to the requirements of this unit, to knowingly give false information or offer false evidence of identity.
(b) It shall be unlawful for anyone to forge or alter any application, registration certificate, or dealer’s license submitted, retained or issued under this unit.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title VII, § 704, 23 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2374.
1973 Ed., § 6-1874.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2502.11 and § 7-2504.09.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter VII - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 7–2507.06a. Seizure and forfeiture of conveyances

§ 7–2507.06a. Seizure and forfeiture of conveyances.
Any conveyance in which a person or persons transport, possess, or conceal any firearm, as that term is defined in § 7-2501.01, or in any manner use to facilitate a violation of § 7-2502.02 or § 22-4503 or § 22-4504, is subject to forfeiture pursuant to the standards and procedures set forth in D.C. Law 20-278.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title VII, § 706a; as added June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-273, § 2, 43 DCR 6168; June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 19(b), 44 DCR 1232; June 16, 2015, D.C. Law 20-278, § 302, 62 DCR 1920.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2376.1.
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-278 rewrote the section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 2 of the Zero Tolerance for Guns Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-390, August 26, 1996, 43 DCR 4986), § 2 of the Zero Tolerance for Guns Congressional Adjournment Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-436, December 4, 1996, 43 DCR 6651), and § 2 of the Zero Tolerance for Guns Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-35, March 11, 1997, 44 DCR 1928).
Editor's Notes
D.C. Law 20-278, referred to in this section, enacted Chapter 3 of Title 41 (§ 41-301 et seq.), made amendments to the criminal offenses in §§ 48-901.02 and 48-905.02, and made conforming amendments to §§ 7-2507.06a, 8-905, 22-902, 22-1705, 22-2723, 32-1343, 48-905.03, and 50-1501.04.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter VII - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 7–2507.07. Public education program

§ 7–2507.07. Public education program.
The Chief shall carry on a suitable publicity program designed to inform the citizens of the District of the provisions of this unit and the rights and obligations created by it.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title VII, § 707, 23 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2377.
1973 Ed., § 6-1877.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter VII - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 7–2507.08. Construction of unit

§ 7–2507.08. Construction of unit.
Nothing in this unit shall be construed, or applied to necessarily require, or excuse noncompliance with any provision of any federal law. This unit and the penalties prescribed in § 7-2507.06, for violations of this unit, shall not supersede but shall supplement all statutes of the District and the United States in which similar conduct is prohibited or regulated.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title VII, § 709, 23 DCR 2464; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-62, § 2, 24 DCR 5780.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2378.
1973 Ed., § 6-1878.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter VII - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 7–2507.09. Applicability of District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act

§ 7–2507.09. Applicability of District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act.
The provisions of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act (§ 2-501 et seq.) shall apply to each proceeding, decision, or other administrative action specified in this unit, unless otherwise specifically provided.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title VII, § 710, 23 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2379.
1973 Ed., § 6-1879.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter VII - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 7–2507.10. Severability

§ 7–2507.10. Severability.
If any provision of this unit or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this unit and the application of such provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title VII, § 711, 23 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2380.
1973 Ed., § 6-1880.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 25 - Firearms Control › Subchapter VIII - Gun Offender Registry › § 7–2508.03. Registration period

§ 7–2508.03. Registration period.
A gun offender shall comply with the registration and verification provisions required by § 7-2508.02 for a period beginning when he or she is sentenced for a gun offense and continuing until 2 years after the expiration of any time being served on probation, parole, supervised release, or conditional release, or 2 years after the gun offender is unconditionally released from a correctional facility, prison, hospital, or other place of confinement, whichever is latest. The registration period is tolled for any time the gun offender fails to register or otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of this subchapter.
(Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title VIII, § 803; as added Dec. 10, 2009, D.C. Law 18-88, § 205, 56 DCR 7413.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2508.02.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 205 of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-227, October 21, 2009, 56 DCR 8668).