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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control › Subchapter I - General › § 8–2131.03. Inspection

§ 8–2131.03. Inspection.
(a) The Mayor, acting on the Mayor’s own information or observation, or on the information or observation of another person, may inspect occupied or vacant property to investigate an allegation of a public health nuisance.
(b) Upon the presentation of appropriate credentials to the owner or occupant of the property, the Mayor shall conduct the inspection during reasonable times and in a reasonable manner.
(c) If the owner or occupant of the property denies the Mayor access for the purposes of this section, the Mayor may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant.
(d) If, as a result of an inspection, the Mayor determines that a public health nuisance exists, the Mayor may order the owner or occupant to take appropriate action to abate the public health nuisance in accordance with § 8-2131.05.
(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 4, 51 DCR 3683.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control › Subchapter I - General › § 8–2131.04. Prima facie evidence of a public health nuisance

§ 8–2131.04. Prima facie evidence of a public health nuisance.
The presence of vectors in their developmental stages on a property, or in a vessel, container, or other structure on a property, shall be prima facie evidence of a public health nuisance.
(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 5, 51 DCR 3683.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control › Subchapter I - General › § 8–2131.05. Abatement of a public health nuisance

§ 8–2131.05. Abatement of a public health nuisance.
(a) When the Mayor determines that a public health nuisance exists on a property, the Mayor shall issue a notice of violation to the person alleged to have created the public health nuisance or the owner or occupant of the property. The Mayor may serve the notice of violation on the owner, occupant, or any other responsible person at the premises, deliver the notice of violation by prepaid mail, return receipt requested to the owner or occupant of the property, or post the notice in a conspicuous place on the property in violation. The notice of violation shall include the following:
(1) The location, date, and time that the public health nuisance took place or that the Mayor investigated the public health nuisance;
(2) The nature of the public health nuisance;
(3) The time, not later than 10 days, within which the public health nuisance shall be abated;
(4) The specific corrective actions the owner or occupant shall take to abate the public health nuisance; and
(5) A statement that failure to abate the public health nuisance shall constitute a violation of this chapter, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense.
(b) Upon receipt of a notice of violation, the person responsible for the property shall abate the public health nuisance within the time specified in the notice of violation. The Mayor may grant additional time to abate the public health nuisance upon a request from the responsible person and a good faith showing that the person has made an effort to abate the public health nuisance and that a longer time for abatement is necessary.
(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 6, 51 DCR 3683.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-2131.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control › Subchapter I - General › § 8–2131.06. Corrective actions by District to abate a public health nuisance

§ 8–2131.06. Corrective actions by District to abate a public health nuisance.
(a) Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Mayor may undertake actions to correct certain health hazards that have resulted from the development, attraction, or harborage of vectors, including cleanup, abatement, and preventive measures, if the following conditions exist:
(1) The District needs to take an action in order to protect human health; and
(2) One or more of the following conditions exist:
(A) The action is required to protect public space;
(B) No person can be found who is the owner of the property in question, and is capable of proper implementation of the required corrective action within 30 days of the posting of notice on the property in question that violation of this chapter has occurred, or shorter period, if so determined by the Mayor, as may be necessary to protect human health;
(C) A situation exists that requires immediate action by the Mayor to protect human health; or
(D) The responsible party has failed or refused to comply within 30 days of a mayoral order for compliance.
(b) If the District incurs costs for undertaking any corrective or enforcement action to abate development, attraction, or harborage of vectors, all parties found to be liable by the Mayor shall be jointly and severally liable to the District government for the costs incurred by the District. In addition to any other enforcement action, the Mayor may assess any reasonable costs for correcting the condition and any related expenses as a tax against the property, carry the tax on the regular tax rolls, and collect the tax in the same manner as real estate taxes are collected.
(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 7, 51 DCR 3683.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-2131.07.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control › Subchapter I - General › § 8–2131.07. Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control Fund

§ 8–2131.07. Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control Fund.
(a) There is established the Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control Fund (“Fund”) as a nonlapsing, revolving fund, to be administered by the Mayor as an agency fund as defined in § 47-373(2)(I), to be used exclusively for the purposes stated in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Disbursements from the Fund may be used by the District to undertake actions to correct certain public health hazards that have resulted from the harborage of vectors, including cleanup, abatement, and preventive measures, in accordance with § 8-2131.06(a), and to cover the administrative and operational costs incurred by the District in the implementation of the corrective actions.
(c) The Fund shall be financed through fines, civil penalties, costs and judgments recovered, and monies received as reimbursement by the District government pursuant to this chapter and regulations promulgated by the Mayor.
(d) The Fund shall be accounted for under procedures established pursuant to subchapter V of Chapter 3 of Title 47.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to make the District government responsible for corrective action costs to any person in excess of the monies in the Fund.
(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 8, 51 DCR 3683.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control › Subchapter I - General › § 8–2131.08. Penalties

§ 8–2131.08. Penalties.
A violation of this chapter or the rules issued under authority of this chapter shall be a civil infraction for the purposes of Chapter 18 of Title 2. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as 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. Adjudication of any infraction shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 9, 51 DCR 3683.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control › Subchapter I - General › § 8–2131.09. Rules

§ 8–2131.09. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 10, 51 DCR 3683.)
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to the Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control Act of 2004, see Mayor’s Order 2005-145, September 30, 2005 ( 53 DCR 318).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 21A - Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Control › Subchapter II - Mosquito Control and Abatement › § 8–2141.01. Annual mosquito control and abatement plan

§ 8–2141.01. Annual mosquito control and abatement plan.
Beginning March 31, 2013, and annually thereafter, the Department of Health shall develop and submit to the Council a mosquito-abatement plan, delineated by ward, for the following fiscal year to prevent and abate the infestation of mosquitoes, which shall, at a minimum, include a:
(1) Determination of which wards are in greatest need of mosquito abatement;
(2) Plan of action to eliminate the habitats of immature mosquitoes and control immature and adult mosquitoes;
(3) Plan to ensure that eradication measures are not injurious to pets or wildlife; and
(4) Delineation of the costs associated with the entire plan.
(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 5022, 59 DCR 8025.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2201. Definitions

§ 8–2201. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Animal Care and Control Agency” means the agency established by § 8-1802.
(2) “Department” means the Department of Energy and Environment.
(3) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Energy and Environment.
(4) “Licensed wildlife rehabilitator” means a wildlife rehabilitator licensed in any state or the District.
(5) “Wildlife” shall include any free-roaming wild animal, but shall not include:
(A) Domestic animals;
(B) Commensal rodents;
(C) Invertebrates; and
(D) Fish.
(6) “Wildlife control” means to harass, repel, evict, exclude, possess, transport, liberate, reunite, rehome, take, euthanize, or kill wildlife.
(7) “Wildlife control operator” means a person who is licensed to perform wildlife control services under § 8-2204, but shall not include the Animal Care and Control Agency or a property manager as defined by § 47-2853.141.
(8) “Wildlife control services provider” means the operator of a business which involves the charging of a fee for services in wildlife control.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 2, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6002(a), 63 DCR 10775.)
Editor's Notes
Former § 8-2201 has been recodified as § 8-2031.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2203. Notice to clients

§ 8–2203. Notice to clients.
Before undertaking any control measures, a wildlife control services provider shall provide to the client, in writing, the following:
(1) An assessment of the problem, including identification of possible causes of the problem;
(2) The methods and practices that may be used to resolve the problem, clearly specifying possible lethal and nonlethal means;
(3) Agreed-upon disposition of the animal;
(4) An estimate of the fee to be charged; and
(5) Where applicable, the methods and practices which the client may employ in the future to limit recurrence of the problem.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 4, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990.)
Editor's Notes
Former § 8-2203 has been recodified as § 8-2033.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2204. Wildlife control operator license

§ 8–2204. Wildlife control operator license.
(a) The Department shall implement a licensing program for wildlife control operators. After the program is implemented, a wildlife control operator shall not engage in the business of providing wildlife control services unless the person is licensed to do so under this chapter.
(b) The Director may deny a license if the Director has a reasonable belief that issuing a license to the applicant would pose a threat:
(1) To public health or safety; or
(2) Of cruelty to animals.
(c) The Director shall deny a license if the applicant has been convicted of an offense involving wildlife or cruelty to animals within the previous 10 years.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 5, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-2201 and § 8-2212.
Editor's Notes
Former § 8-2204 has been recodified as § 8-2034.
Applicability of D.C. Law 18-289: Section 13 of D.C. Law 18-289, codified as § 8-2212, provided that §§ 8-2204 through 8-2209 shall apply upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 8-2212 was repealed by D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2205. General wildlife control operator license conditions

§ 8–2205. General wildlife control operator license conditions.
(a) To obtain a wildlife control operator license, an applicant shall:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Complete a wildlife control operator training class approved by the Department;
(3) Pass an examination approved by the Department;
(4) Pay a fee in an amount specified by the Department; and
(5) Comply with all additional licensing requirements established by the Department.
(b) A wildlife control operator may perform wildlife control only for wildlife that are designated on his or her license.
(c) The Department shall identify, by rule, the species of wildlife that may be controlled and specify the methods that may be used to control each species.
(d) Wildlife, or parts thereof, shall not be sold, bartered, traded, given to another person, or retained for any purpose; provided, that an animal may be given to a wildlife rehabilitator, veterinarian, or animal control officer for rehabilitation or euthanasia.
(e) The Department may, by rule, establish:
(1) Minimum liability insurance requirements for wildlife control operators to ensure protection of District residents; and
(2) Additional licensing requirements for wildlife rehabilitators.
(f) A wildlife control operator license shall not be transferable.
(g) A wildlife control operator license shall be renewed biennially.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 6, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990.)
Editor's Notes
Former § 8-2205 has been recodified as § 8-2035.
Applicability of D.C. Law 18-289: Section 13 of D.C. Law 18-289, codified as § 8-2212, provided that §§ 8-2204 through 8-2209 shall apply upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 8-2212 was repealed by D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2206. Control of specific species

§ 8–2206. Control of specific species.
(a) The use of any toxicant to control pigeons, European starlings, or house sparrows shall be prohibited. The Department may limit the use of toxicants on other species of wildlife where it is determined that the wildlife can be reasonably controlled using less harmful methods.
(b)(1) The Department, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall establish rules governing the control of feral dogs and cats in the District by wildlife control operators.
(2) The Department’s rules shall be consistent with the District’s policy in favor of trap, neuter, return, and adoption for controlling feral cats, as established by the Animal Care and Control Agency pursuant to § 8-1802.
(3) When no other methods of control have been adequate, the Department may authorize a wildlife control operator to control feral dogs or cats. Wildlife control operators controlling feral dogs or cats under such a permit shall abide by the requirements set forth in this chapter.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 7, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990.)
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 18-289: Section 13 of D.C. Law 18-289, codified as § 8-2212, provided that §§ 8-2204 through 8-2209 shall apply upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 8-2212 was repealed by D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2207. Service records and annual reports

§ 8–2207. Service records and annual reports.
(a) A wildlife control operator shall maintain records of all wildlife control services documenting the following information at each service call:
(1) Client’s name and address;
(2) Date of service;
(3) Nature of the complaint;
(4) Methods employed to alleviate problem;
(5) Number and species of wildlife handled; and
(6) Method of disposition of all animals, including place of disposition of all animals.
(b) On or before January 15 of each year, a wildlife control operator shall submit an accurate summary of activities of the preceding calendar year on forms provided by the Department. The summary shall contain the following information:
(1) Name, phone number, and address of wildlife control operator;
(2) Total number of complaints;
(3) Number and kinds of wildlife handled and their disposition;
(4) Number of wildlife euthanized and method of euthanasia employed; and
(5) Period covered.
(c) A wildlife control operator shall keep all required records for 3 years and shall make the records available for inspection by the Director or his or her designee at any reasonable time.
(d) The Department shall keep records of all wildlife control operator summary reports and shall regularly compile and publish the information online.
(e) Within 2 years after March 8, 2011, the Department shall provide a report to the Council on the effectiveness of the regulation of wildlife control services, including the prohibitions on the use of certain control techniques, and recommendations for further legislation to improve regulation of wildlife control.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 8, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990.)
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 18-289: Section 13 of D.C. Law 18-289, codified as § 8-2212, provided that §§ 8-2204 through 8-2209 shall apply upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 8-2212 was repealed by D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2208. Suspension or revocation of license

§ 8–2208. Suspension or revocation of license.
(a) The Department may suspend or revoke the license of a wildlife control operator if the applicant:
(1) Violates the provisions of this chapter or the conditions of the license; or
(2) Engages in fraudulent business practices.
(b) The Department shall suspend or revoke the license of a wildlife control operator if the applicant is convicted of an offense set forth in Chapter 10 of Title 22 [§ 22-1001 et seq.].
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 9, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990.)
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 18-289: Section 13 of D.C. Law 18-289, codified as § 8-2212, provided that §§ 8-2204 through 8-2209 shall apply upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 8-2212 was repealed by D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2209. Fees

§ 8–2209. Fees.
(a) The Mayor shall establish a schedule of fees for licenses issued under § 8-2204.
(b) The Mayor may require reimbursement of costs for services, including inspections, sample collection, document review, or other reasonable costs or fees incurred in implementing this subchapter, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this subchapter.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 10, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6002(b), 63 DCR 10775.)
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 18-289: Section 13 of D.C. Law 18-289, codified as § 8-2212, provided that §§ 8-2204 through 8-2209 shall apply upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 8-2212 was repealed by D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2210. Complaints

§ 8–2210. Complaints.
The Department shall keep a record of any written or oral complaints lodged against a wildlife control services provider and shall document action taken by the Department in response to the complaint.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 11, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2211. Enforcement

§ 8–2211. Enforcement.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The Mayor may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rules promulgated under this chapter.
(c) The Mayor may impose civil infraction penalties, fines, and fees as alternative sanctions for any violation of this subchapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 12, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6002(c), 63 DCR 10775.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–2212. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 8–2212. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-289, § 13, 57 DCR 11499; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7008, 61 DCR 9990.)
Cross References
Surveyor of the District of Columbia, duties, see § 1-1301 et seq.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of section, see § 7008 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of section, see § 7008 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7008 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.01. Prohibition and control of net fishing in Potomac River. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.01. Prohibition and control of net fishing in Potomac River. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a), (e).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4301.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1601.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.02. Catching and killing bass. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.02. Catching and killing bass. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a), (e).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4302.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1602.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.03. “Person” defined; sale of bass prohibited. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.03. “Person” defined; sale of bass prohibited. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a), (e).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4303.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1603.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.04. Sale and possession of shad or herring. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.04. Sale and possession of shad or herring. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a), (e).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4304.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1604.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.05. Sale of small striped bass. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.05. Sale of small striped bass. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a), (e).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4305.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1605.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.06. Use of explosives and drugs in fishing prohibited. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.06. Use of explosives and drugs in fishing prohibited. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a), (e).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4306.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1606.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.07. Penalties. [Transferred]

§ 8–2221.07. Penalties. [Transferred]
Transferred.
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4307.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see § 22-4404.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.08. Confiscation of fishing equipment used in violation of the law. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.08. Confiscation of fishing equipment used in violation of the law. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4308.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.09. Sale and possession of woodcocks. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.09. Sale and possession of woodcocks. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4309.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.10. Sale and possession of squirrels, rabbits. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.10. Sale and possession of squirrels, rabbits. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4310.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.11. Sale and possession of wild ducks, wild geese, brant, snipe or plover. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.11. Sale and possession of wild ducks, wild geese, brant, snipe or plover. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4311.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.12. Sale and possession of water-rail or ortolan, reed bird and certain game birds. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.12. Sale and possession of water-rail or ortolan, reed bird and certain game birds. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4312.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.13. Sale and possession of deer meat. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.13. Sale and possession of deer meat. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4313.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.14. Catching, exposing for sale, or possession of wild birds. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.14. Catching, exposing for sale, or possession of wild birds. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4314.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.15. Trapping, netting or ensnaring waterfowl. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.15. Trapping, netting or ensnaring waterfowl. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4315.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.16. Inspection of premises to detect violation of game laws. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.16. Inspection of premises to detect violation of game laws. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4316.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.17. Trespassing for purposes of hunting. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.17. Trespassing for purposes of hunting. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4317.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.18. Shooting or having guns in possession on a Sunday. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.18. Shooting or having guns in possession on a Sunday. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4318.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.19. Killing or capturing game beyond District jurisdiction. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.19. Killing or capturing game beyond District jurisdiction. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4319.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.20. Compensation for persons securing convictions under game laws. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.20. Compensation for persons securing convictions under game laws. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4320.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.21. Killing game birds and permits therefor. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.21. Killing game birds and permits therefor. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4321.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.22. Hunting squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits without a permit. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.22. Hunting squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits without a permit. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4322.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.23. Killing of English sparrow or wild animal suffering from disease or injury. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.23. Killing of English sparrow or wild animal suffering from disease or injury. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4323.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.24. Hunting or disbursing of ducks, geese, and waterfowl . [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.24. Hunting or disbursing of ducks, geese, and waterfowl . [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4324.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.25. Sale, possession, or purchase of certain types of birds prohibited. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.25. Sale, possession, or purchase of certain types of birds prohibited. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4325.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.26. License for certain scientific purposes. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.26. License for certain scientific purposes. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., §§ 22-4326.
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.27. Sale of birds raised in captivity or for propagation. [Repealed]

§ 8–2221.27. Sale of birds raised in captivity or for propagation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 8(a)-(d).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 22-1608.
2001 Ed., § 22-4327.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.29. Inspection of business or vocational establishments requiring a license or permit or any vehicle, boat, market box, market stall or cold storage plant, during business hours

§ 8–2221.29. Inspection of business or vocational establishments requiring a license or permit or any vehicle, boat, market box, market stall or cold storage plant, during business hours.
Authorized officers and employees of the government of the United States or of the government of the District of Columbia are, for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter and the regulations promulgated by the Council of the District of Columbia under the authority of this chapter, empowered, during business hours, to inspect any building or premises in or on which any business, trade, vocation, or occupation requiring a license or permit is carried on, or any vehicle, boat, market box, market stall, or cold-storage plant. No person shall refuse to permit any such inspection.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 814, Pub. L. 85-730, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1973 Ed., § 22-1629.
1981 Ed., § 22-1629.
2001 Ed., § 22-4329.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(204) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.31. Penalties; prosecutions

§ 8–2221.31. Penalties; prosecutions.
(a) Any person convicted of violating any provision of this chapter, or any regulation made pursuant to this chapter, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned not more than 90 days, or both.
(b) Prosecutions for violations of this chapter, or the regulations made pursuant thereto, shall be conducted in the name of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel or any Assistant Corporation Counsel.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 4; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 11(a), 41 DCR 1639; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 238, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1973 Ed., § 22-1631.
1981 Ed., § 22-1631.
2001 Ed., § 22-4331.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $300” in (a).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 238 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.32. Delegation of functions by Secretary of the Interior and Mayor; Council to make regulations; “Mayor” and “Secretary of the Interior” defined

§ 8–2221.32. Delegation of functions by Secretary of the Interior and Mayor; Council to make regulations; “Mayor” and “Secretary of the Interior” defined.
(a) The Secretary of the Interior and the Mayor, respectively, are authorized to delegate any of the functions to be performed by them under the authority of this chapter.
(b) The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to make such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter; provided, that any regulations issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior insofar as they involve any areas or waters of the District of Columbia under the appropriate administrative jurisdiction.
(c) As used in this chapter the word “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia or the appropriate designated agent or agents, and the words “Secretary of the Interior” means the Secretary of the Interior or the appropriate designated agent or agents.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 5; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 11(b), 41 DCR 1639.)
Prior Codifications
1973 Ed., § 22-1632.
1981 Ed., § 22-1632.
2001 Ed., § 22-4332.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(204) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-211), 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, § 1-213(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter II - Game and Fish › § 8–2221.33. Existing authority of Secretary of the Interior not impaired

§ 8–2221.33. Existing authority of Secretary of the Interior not impaired.
Nothing in this chapter or in any regulation promulgated by the Council of the District of Columbia under the authority of this chapter shall in any way impair the existing authority of the Secretary of the Interior to control and manage fish and wildlife on the land and waters in the District of Columbia under the Secretary of the Interior’s administrative jurisdiction.
(Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730, § 6; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 11(c), 41 DCR 1639.)
Prior Codifications
1973 Ed., § 22-1633.
1981 Ed., § 22-1633.
2001 Ed., § 22-4333.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(204) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter III - Fishing › Part A - Authorizing Fishing Licensure by Private Entities › § 8–2231.01. Definitions

§ 8–2231.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this part, the term:
(1) "Covered establishment" means a business, nonprofit enterprise, or nonprofit institution that does not have as its primary or sole business the sale of licenses for recreational fishing in District waters.
(2)(A) "District waters" means flowing and still bodies of water in the District, whether artificial or natural, whether underground or on land.
(B) "District waters" shall not include:
(i) Water on private property prevented from reaching underground or land watercourses; and
(ii) Water in closed collection or distribution systems.
(3) "Recreational fishing" means the non-commercial taking or attempted taking of finfish for personal use, sport, or pleasure, which are not for sale, trade, or barter.
(4) "Substantial change in ownership" means a transfer of 10% or more in the equity of or financial interest in a covered establishment.
(May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-282, § 301, 64 DCR 2055.)
Construction of Law
Section 601 of D.C. Law 21-282 provides that nothing in this act shall be construed to affect an action or proceeding commenced before May 19, 2017.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter III - Fishing › Part A - Authorizing Fishing Licensure by Private Entities › § 8–2231.03. Denial, revocation, or suspension of authorization

§ 8–2231.03. Denial, revocation, or suspension of authorization.
(a) The Mayor may deny, revoke, or suspend an authorization issued pursuant to § 8-2231.02, after notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to § 8-2231.05, for the following reasons:
(1) An owner, partner, director, officer, or the agent designated pursuant to § 8-2231.02(b)(1) of the covered establishment has been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, a felony;
(2) The covered establishment included false or misleading information on its application;
(3) The covered establishment is not authorized or licensed to operate or conduct business in the District;
(4) The covered establishment fails to notify the Mayor within 45 days in advance of a material change in information, including a substantial change in ownership, change of address, or a significant change in operations;
(5) The covered establishment fails to take security precautions as required by the Mayor in rules issued pursuant to § 8-2231.06 regarding the handling of any licenses or licensure equipment;
(6) The covered establishment fails to comply with the requirements of this part or any other laws or regulations applicable to the conduct of its operations; or
(7) The covered establishment becomes insolvent or dissolves.
(b) The Mayor, in the event of a denial, revocation, or suspension of an authorization pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, shall provide notice, which shall include the reason for the denial, revocation, or suspension and shall notify the covered establishment of its right to contest the denial, revocation, or suspension at a hearing pursuant to § 8-2231.05.
(c) Upon notifying a covered establishment of the denial, revocation, or suspension of its authorization pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Mayor may require the covered establishment to:
(1) Cease the sale of licenses and licensure endorsements for recreational fishing in District waters;
(2) Render an accounting by the date specified on the notice; or
(3) Surrender licensure equipment and any other District property to the District by the date specified on the notice.
(May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-282, § 303, 64 DCR 2055.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 22 - Wildlife Protection › Subchapter III - Fishing › Part A - Authorizing Fishing Licensure by Private Entities › § 8–2231.04. Voluntary cessation of sales

§ 8–2231.04. Voluntary cessation of sales.
(a) An authorized covered establishment shall notify the Mayor, in writing, at least 30 days in advance of the covered establishment's intent to voluntarily stop selling licenses and licensure endorsements for recreational fishing in District waters pursuant to its authorization issued under § 8-2231.02(b).
(b) Within 7 days of voluntarily stopping the sale of licenses and licensure endorsements for recreational fishing in District waters, a covered establishment shall return any District property related to the covered establishment's authorization issued under § 8-2231.02(b).
(May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-282, § 304, 64 DCR 2055.)