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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8C-i - Creation of a Program to Support Pregnant and Parenting Teens › § 7–865.01. Support for teen parents program

§ 7–865.01. Support for teen parents program.
(a)(1) In Fiscal Year 2019, the Department of Human Services shall establish a program to support students in District of Columbia public schools and public charter schools who are pregnant or parenting with the goals of:
(A) Keeping teen parents engaged in school;
(B) Improving the graduation rate of teen parents;
(C) Preparing teen parents for college or a career; and
(D) Preventing subsequent teen pregnancies.
(2) The program shall provide supports including case management, supplies and resources, assistance with securing services, educational workshops, incentives, and transportation stipends.
(b) The Department of Human Services may issue a grant, in an amount not to exceed $1 million, to administer the program established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and may enter into other agreements, as necessary, to provide supports to District of Columbia public schools and public charter schools to meet the goals of the program.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 5072, 65 DCR 9388.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5072 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 § 5072 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 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting › § 7–871.01. Short title

§ 7–871.01. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the “Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting Act of 2002”.
(Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2001, 49 DCR 6968.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 7-1031.
For temporary (90 day) addition of sections, see §§ 2 to 6 of Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-379, June 3, 2002, 49 DCR 5301).
For temporary (90 day) addition of sections, see §§ 2 to 6 of Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-417, July 17, 2002, 49 DCR 7387).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting › § 7–871.02. Definitions

§ 7–871.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Child” or “Children” means an individual or individuals under the age of 6 years.
(2) “Elevated blood lead level” means an excessive absorption of lead concentration in whole blood of 10 mg/dL (micrograms of lead per deciliter) or greater.
(3) “Health care facility” means any institution providing individual care or treatment of diseases or other medical, physiological, or psychological conditions, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, nursing homes, or homes for the aged or chronically ill, but excluding private medical offices.
(4) “Health care provider” means a physician, clinic, hospital, or neighborhood health center, licensed by the District of Columbia, that is responsible for providing primary care and coordinating referrals, when necessary, to other health care providers.
(5) “Lead-poisoned child” means a child with a confirmed blood lead level equal to or greater than 15 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood, or such other lower threshold as the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may establish.
(6) “Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, firm, conservator, receiver, trustee, executor, or legal representative.
(Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2002, 49 DCR 6968.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 7-1032.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting › § 7–871.04. Enforcement

§ 7–871.04. Enforcement.
(a) If the Mayor has reason to believe that there has been a violation of this chapter or of the regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, the Mayor may:
(1) Give written notice of the alleged violation, which shall include the provision of the law or regulation alleged to be violated, the facts alleged to constitute a violation, and an order that necessary corrective action be taken within a specified time set forth in the notice; or
(2) Impose civil or criminal fines and penalties in accordance with § 7-871.05.
(b) Any party adversely affected by an action taken pursuant to subsection (a) of this section is entitled to a hearing before the Mayor upon filing with the Mayor, within 15 days from the date of the action, a written request for a hearing. The hearing shall be held in accordance with the requirements of subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.
(Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2004, 49 DCR 6968.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 7-1034.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting › § 7–871.05. Penalties

§ 7–871.05. Penalties.
(a) Any person who fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each and every day of the violation shall constitute a separate violation and the penalties prescribed shall be applicable to each separate violation unless otherwise indicated.
(b) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter or the rules issued under authority of this chapter pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(c) Any person who knowingly or willfully violates this chapter shall, in addition to or in lieu of any civil penalty which may be imposed for the violation, be subject, upon conviction, to a fine of not more than $5,000 for each day of violation, or to imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.
(Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2005, 49 DCR 6968.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 7-1035.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-871.04.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8D - Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening and Reporting › § 7–871.06. Rules

§ 7–871.06. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The Mayor is authorized to adopt, in whole or in part, guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and may consider such other materials relating to lead poisoning prevention, testing, and treatment, as deemed appropriate.
(Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 2006, 49 DCR 6968.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 7-1036.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-871.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8E - Uniform Child Health Screening Requirements › § 7–875.04. Payment for health screenings

§ 7–875.04. Payment for health screenings.
(a) A health insurer’s health benefits plan shall include the uniform, age-appropriate health screening requirements for children from birth to age 21 years who are:
(1) Residents of the District;
(2) Wards of the District; or
(3) Children with special needs who reside or are receiving services in another state.
(b) The enrollments for Medicaid, Head Start, Healthy Families, and CHIP are expanded to include the requirement of uniform, age-appropriate health screenings for all children.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 305, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-3, January 22, 2003, 50 DCR 1426).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-71, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3593).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-279, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 60).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-407, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3659).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 305 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-164, June 25, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 6500).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 305 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-2, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3782).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 305 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-117, March 30, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3804).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 305 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-319, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4708).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8E - Uniform Child Health Screening Requirements › § 7–875.05. Rules

§ 7–875.05. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 306, 52 DCR 2331.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-875.06.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-3, January 22, 2003, 50 DCR 1426).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 305 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-71, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3593).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-279, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 60).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-407, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3659).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 306 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-164, June 25, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 6500).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 306 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-2, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3782).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 306 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-117, March 30, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3804).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 307 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-319, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4708).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Under Title II of D.C. Act 15-630, the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 and any Similar Succeeding Legislation, see Mayor’s Order 2005-33, February 22, 2005 ( 52 DCR 2854).
Delegation of Authority Under Title II of D.C. Law 15-353, the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004, see Mayor’s Order 2005-73, May 5, 2005 ( 52 DCR 5501).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8E - Uniform Child Health Screening Requirements › § 7–875.06. Applicability

§ 7–875.06. Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to all individual and group health benefit plans issued or renewed 120 days after the issuance of rules required under § 7-875.05.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 307, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) uniform child health screening requirements, see § 306 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143).
For temporary (90 day) uniform child health screening requirements, see § 307 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 308 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-319, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4708).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.01. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.01. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 2, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.02. Establishment of the Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support Center. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.02. Establishment of the Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support Center. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 3, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.03. Education and outreach campaign. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.03. Education and outreach campaign. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 4, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.04. Comprehensive plan. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.04. Comprehensive plan. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 5, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.05. Establishment of the Lactation Commission. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.05. Establishment of the Lactation Commission. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 6, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.06. Lactation Commission members, procedures, and meetings. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.06. Lactation Commission members, procedures, and meetings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 7, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.07. Regulation of milk banks. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.07. Regulation of milk banks. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 8, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.08. Application. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.08. Application. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 9, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.09. Prohibition and penalties. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.09. Prohibition and penalties. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 10, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.10. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.10. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 11, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8F - Breastmilk Bank and Lactation Support. [Repealed] [Repealed] › § 7–881.11. Applicability of chapter. [Repealed]

§ 7–881.11. Applicability of chapter. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-121, § 13, 61 DCR 5680; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7059, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7059 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 9 - Register of Blind Persons › § 7–901. Establishment of register; purpose

§ 7–901. Establishment of register; purpose.
That the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall establish and maintain a register of blind persons residing in the District of Columbia. Such register shall, under regulations prescribed by the Council of the District of Columbia, provide information of such nature as will or may be of assistance in the planning of improved facilities and services for blind persons and in the restoration and conservation of sight.
(Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 90-458, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1601.
1973 Ed., § 6-1401.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-902.
Transfer of Functions
Organization Order No. 104 provided for the establishment, maintenance, and administration of a register of blind persons by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. All functions stated in such Order were transferred to the Director of the Department of Human Resources by Commissioner’s Order No. 69-96, dated March 7, 1969, as amended by Commissioner’s Order No. 70-83, dated March 6, 1970. The Department of Human Resources was replaced by the Department of Human Services, by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1979, dated February 21, 1980.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. 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 9 - Register of Blind Persons › § 7–902. Persons required to file reports; confidentiality of register and reports; statistical abstracts

§ 7–902. Persons required to file reports; confidentiality of register and reports; statistical abstracts.
Each: (1) health, educational, and social service agency or institution operating in the District of Columbia and having in its care or custody (either full or part time), or rendering service to, any blind person; (2) physician and osteopath licensed or registered by the District of Columbia who has in his professional care for diagnosis or treatment such a person; and (3) optometrist licensed by the District of Columbia who, in the course of his practice of optometry, ascertains that a person is blind, shall report in writing to the Mayor the name, age, and residence of such person and such additional information as the Council may, by regulation, require for incorporation in the register referred to in § 7-901. Such register and reports shall not be open to public inspection. The Mayor may make available in the form of statistical abstracts or digests information contained in such register and reports if the identity of persons referred to in such register or reports is not disclosed in such abstracts or digests.
(Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 90-458, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1602.
1973 Ed., § 6-1402.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. 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 9 - Register of Blind Persons › § 7–903. Definitions

§ 7–903. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter:
(1) The term “blind person” means, and the term “blind” refers to, a person who:
(A) Is totally blind;
(B) Has impaired vision of not more than 20/200 visual acuity in the better eye and for whom vision cannot be improved to better than 20/200; or
(C) Who has loss of vision due wholly or in part to impairment of field vision or to other factors which affect the usefulness of vision to a like degree.
(2) The term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia or his designated agent.
(3) The term “Council” means the Council of the District of Columbia.
(Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 90-458, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1603.
1973 Ed., § 6-1403.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. 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 9 - Register of Blind Persons › § 7–904. Limited liability of persons making reports

§ 7–904. Limited liability of persons making reports.
Any person who in good faith makes a report pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to any regulation promulgated under the authority of this chapter, shall not, by reason thereof, be personally liable in damages.
(Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 90-458, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1604.
1973 Ed., § 6-1404.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons › § 7–1001. Equal access to public places

§ 7–1001. Equal access to public places.
Persons with physical or mental disabilities have the same right as the able-bodied to the full and free use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, and other public places in the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 970, Pub. L. 92-515, § 1; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(a), 53 DCR 6198; Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-291, § 2(a), 60 DCR 2351.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1701.
1973 Ed., § 6-1501.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1831.03, § 7-1004, and § 7-1007.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305 substituted “other persons with physical disabilities” for “the otherwise physically disabled”.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-291 substituted “Persons with physical or mental disabilities” for “The blind and other persons with physical disabilities”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons › § 7–1002. Equal access to public accommodations and conveyances

§ 7–1002. Equal access to public accommodations and conveyances.
(a) Persons with physical and mental disabilities are entitled to full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, and privileges of all common carriers, airplanes, motor vehicles, railroad trains, motor buses, streetcars, boats, or any other public conveyances or modes of transportation in the District of Columbia, hotels, lodging places, places of public accommodation, amusement, or resort, and other places to which the general public is invited in the District of Columbia, subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law or in accordance with law applicable alike to all persons.
(b) Persons with physical or mental disabilities shall have the right to be accompanied by a service animal in any of the places, accommodations, or conveyances listed in subsection (a) of this section without being denied access because of the service animal. Such persons shall not be required to pay an extra charge for the service animal but shall be liable for any damage done to the premises or facilities by the service animal.
(c) Every service animal trainer who is training an animal to be a service animal or owner of a service animal in training shall have the same access and liability conferred upon a person with physical or mental disabilities pursuant to subsection (b) of this section when accompanied by the service animal in training.
(d) In making a determination that an individual qualifies under this section, a public accommodation or conveyance may make a reasonable inquiry as to an individual’s need for a service animal but shall limit such inquiry to the following:
(1) Whether the animal is required because of the individual’s disability;
(2) The function or purpose of the animal, including the task or work the animal has been trained to perform;
(3) Whether the animal meets the definition of a service animal provided in § 7-1009(5); and
(4) Whether the animal is housebroken.
(Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 971, Pub. L. 92-515, § 2; Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-144, § 2(a), 27 DCR 4659; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(b), 53 DCR 6198; May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-146, § 2(a), 57 DCR 2549; Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-291, § 2(b), 60 DCR 2351; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-208, § 2(a), 68 DCR 000780.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1702.
1973 Ed., § 6-1502.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-1004 and § 7-1007.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305, in subsec. (a), substituted “other persons with physical disabilities” for “the otherwise physically disabled”.
D.C. Law 18-146 added subsec. (c).
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-291 substituted “Persons with physical or mental disabilities” for “The blind and other persons with physical disabilities” in (a); rewrote (b); substituted “with physical or mental disabilities” for “who is blind or deaf” in (c); and added (d).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons › § 7–1003. Architectural barrier-free design requirements. [Repealed]

§ 7–1003. Architectural barrier-free design requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 1, 1980, D.C. Law 3-76, § 7, 27 DCR 2409; Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 12(a)(8), 34 DCR 1072.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1703.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons › § 7–1004. Safety standards for drivers of motor vehicles

§ 7–1004. Safety standards for drivers of motor vehicles.
The driver of a vehicle in the District of Columbia approaching a blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color (with or without a red tip) or a deaf pedestrian, either of whom is using a dog guide shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to such blind or deaf pedestrian, and any driver who fails to take such precautions shall be liable in damages for any injury caused such pedestrian. A blind pedestrian in the District of Columbia not carrying such a cane or a deaf pedestrian, either of whom is not using a dog guide in any of the places, accommodations, or conveyances listed in §§ 7-1001 and 7-1002 shall have all of the rights and privileges conferred by law on other persons, and the failure of such a blind pedestrian to carry such a cane or the failure of a blind or deaf pedestrian to use a dog guide in any such places, accommodations, or conveyances shall not be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.
(Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 971, Pub. L. 92-515, § 3; Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-144, § 2(b), 27 DCR 4659.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1704.
1973 Ed., § 6-1503.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons › § 7–1005. Discrimination in employment prohibited

§ 7–1005. Discrimination in employment prohibited.
The blind and other persons with physical disabilities shall be employed by: (1) every individual, partnership, firm, association, or corporation, or the receiver, trustee, or successor thereof (exclusive of the government of the United States or any agency thereof), doing business, and employing any individual for the purpose of such business, in the District of Columbia; and (2) the government of the District of Columbia, the Board of Education of the District of Columbia, the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia, the Board of Higher Education of the District of Columbia, and the Executive Officer of the District of Columbia courts, and all other employers supported in whole or in part by appropriations for the District of Columbia, on the same terms and conditions as the able-bodied, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved.
(Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 971, Pub. L. 92-515, § 4; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(c), 53 DCR 6198.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1705.
1973 Ed., § 6-1504.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-1007.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305 substituted “other persons with physical disabilities” for “the otherwise physically disabled”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons › § 7–1006. Equal access to housing

§ 7–1006. Equal access to housing.
(a) Persons with physical or mental disabilities shall be entitled to full and equal access, as other members of the general public, to all housing accommodations offered for rent, lease, or compensation in the District of Columbia, subject to the conditions and limitations established by law or in accordance with law and applicable alike to all persons.
(b) Persons with physical or mental disabilities who have a service animal shall be entitled to full and equal access to all housing accommodations referred to in this section without being denied access because of the service animal. Such persons shall not be required to pay an extra charge for the service animal but shall be liable for any damage done by the service animal.
(c) Nothing in this section shall require any person renting, leasing, or providing real property for compensation in the District of Columbia to modify his property in any way or to provide a higher degree of care for a blind person or person with another physical disability than for a person who does not have a physical disability.
(d) In making a determination that an individual qualifies under this section, a housing provider shall limit any inquiry to the minimum information and documentation necessary to establish that an individual meets the definition of persons with physical or mental disabilities provided in § 7-1009(4) by requiring that a physician or other licensed healthcare professional verify that the individual meets the definition of persons with physical or mental disabilities. A housing provider may also require a person with a disability to demonstrate a nexus between his or her disability and the function that the service animal provides. A housing provider shall not inquire further into the nature or severity of the disability. A housing provider shall not require the individual to provide a description of the disability when making an eligibility determination. A housing provider shall not require the individual to provide eligibility documentation in less than 30 days.
(Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 972, Pub. L. 92-515, § 5; Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-144, § 2(c), 27 DCR 4659; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(d), 53 DCR 6198; Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-291, § 2(c), 60 DCR 2351.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1706.
1973 Ed., § 6-1505.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-1007.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305, in subsec. (a), substituted “persons with physical disabilities” for “physically disabled persons”; and, in subsec. (c), substituted “person with another physical disability” for “otherwise physically disabled person” and “does not have a physical disability” for “is not physically disabled”.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-291 substituted “Persons with physical or mental disabilities” for “Blind persons and other persons with physical disabilities” in (a); rewrote (b); and added (d).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons › § 7–1007. Penalties

§ 7–1007. Penalties.
(a) Any person or the agent of any person in the District of Columbia who denies or interferes with admittance to or enjoyment of any of the places, accommodations, or conveyances listed in §§ 7-1001 and 7-1002 or otherwise interferes with the rights of a blind person or person with another physical disability under § 7-1001, § 7-1002, § 7-1005, or § 7-1006 shall be imprisoned for not longer than 90 days, or fined not more than $300, or both.
(b) A civil fine of $250 may be imposed as an alternative sanction for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.]. Adjudication of any infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.].
(c) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to increase the fine in subsection (b) of this section.
(Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 972, Pub. L. 92-515, § 6; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(e), 53 DCR 6198; May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-146, § 2(b), 57 DCR 2549.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1707.
1973 Ed., § 6-1506.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1831.03.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305 substituted “person or person with another physical disability” for “or otherwise disabled person”.
D.C. Law 18-146 designated the existing text as subsec. (a); and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons › § 7–1008. White Cane Safety Day

§ 7–1008. White Cane Safety Day.
Each year, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall take suitable public notice of October 15th as White Cane Safety Day. He shall issue a proclamation commenting upon the significance of the white cane, and calling upon the citizens of the District of Columbia to observe the provisions of this chapter, to be aware of the presence of persons with disabilities in the community, to keep safe and functional for persons with disabilities the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, other public places, places of public accommodation, amusement, and resort, and other places to which the public is invited, and to offer assistance to persons with disabilities upon appropriate occasions.
(Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 972, Pub. L. 92-515, § 7; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(f), 53 DCR 6198.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1708.
1973 Ed., § 6-1507.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305 substituted “persons with disabilities” for “disabled persons” and “the disabled”.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. 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 10 - Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons › § 7–1009. Definitions

§ 7–1009. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter:
(1) The term “blind person” means, and the term “blind” refers to, a person who is totally blind, has impaired vision of not more than 20/200 visual acuity in the better eye and for whom vision cannot be improved to better than 20/200, or who has loss of vision due wholly or in part to impairment of field vision or to other factors which affect the usefulness of vision to a like degree.
(2) The term “deaf person” means a person who is totally deaf or a person with hearing impairment that severely interferes with his or her ability to hear environmental noises.
(3) The term “guide dog” means a dog that is specially trained to assist a blind or deaf person and one which a blind or deaf person relies on for assistance.
(4) The term “persons with physical or mental disabilities” refers to an individual who has a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that substantially limits the ability of one to assist one’s self, to perform manual tasks, to engage in an occupation, to live independently, to walk, to see, or to hear.
(5) The term “service animal” means an animal, permitted in the District under § 8-1808(h)(1), including a guide dog, that is specially trained to assist a person who meets the definition of persons with physical or mental disabilities, and is one which a person with physical or mental disabilities relies on for disability-related assistance. The term also includes an animal in training by an organization that provides service animals to persons with physical or mental disabilities. The term does not encompass an animal whose sole purpose is to serve as a crime deterrent or that serves solely as a companion.
(6) The term “service animal in training” means an animal that is:
(A) At least 6 months of age;
(B) Undergoing special training to assist persons with physical or mental disabilities;
(C) Accompanied by an experienced service animal trainer or the animal's owner; and
(D) Designated as a service animal in training by wearing a harness, backpack, or vest that identifies it as a service animal in training.
(Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 972, Pub. L. 92-515, § 8; Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-144, § 2(d), 27 DCR 4659; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 25(g), 53 DCR 6198; May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-146, § 2(c), 57 DCR 2549; Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-291, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2351; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-208, § 2(b), 68 DCR 000780.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1709.
1973 Ed., § 6-1508.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-1002, § 7-1006, and § 7-2502.03.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305, in par. (4), substituted “person with a physical disability” for “otherwise physically disabled”.
D.C. Law 18-146 added pars. (5) and (6).
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-291 rewrote (4) and (5); and substituted “persons with physical or mental disabilities” for “a person who is blind or has a physical disability” in (6)(B).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10M - Hearing Aid Assistance Program › § 7–1051.01. Definitions. [Not Funded]

§ 7–1051.01. Definitions. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(July 27, 2018, D.C. Law 22-151, § 2, 65 DCR 6123; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7165, 68 DCR 010163.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-151: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-151 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-151 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 10M - Hearing Aid Assistance Program › § 7–1051.02. Hearing Aid Assistance Program. [Not Funded]

§ 7–1051.02. Hearing Aid Assistance Program. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(July 27, 2018, D.C. Law 22-151, § 3, 65 DCR 6123; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7165, 68 DCR 010163.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-151: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-151 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 22-151 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 11 - Interstate Compact on Mental Health › § 7–1103. Supplementary agreements

§ 7–1103. Supplementary agreements.
The Compact Administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of party states pursuant to Articles VII and XI of the Compact. In the event that such supplementary agreements shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of the District of Columbia or require or contemplate the provision of any service by the District of Columbia, no such agreement shall have force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction said institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of such service.
(Apr. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 130, Pub. L. 92-280, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1803.
1973 Ed., § 6-1603.
References in Text
The “Compact,” referred to at the end of the first sentence, is set forth in § 7-1101.