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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed] › § 44–1157. Confidentiality; public information. [Repealed]

§ 44–1157. Confidentiality; public information. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 8, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 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) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 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 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed] › § 44–1158. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 44–1158. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 9, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 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) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 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 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed] › § 44–1159. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 44–1159. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 10, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 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) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 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 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1201. Definitions

§ 44–1201. Definitions.
(1) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(2) “Drug” means any of the controlled substances enumerated in § 48-902.04, 48-902.06, 48-902.08, 48-902.10, or 48-902.12.
(3) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(4) “Qualified health professional” means a person licensed to practice in the District as a physician, psychiatrist, registered nurse, or independent clinical social worker, pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 3.
(5) “Resident” means any person who lives in the District voluntarily and not for a temporary purpose and has no intention of presently removing himself or herself from the District. Temporary absence from the District, with subsequent returns to the District, or intent to return when the purposes of the absence have been accomplished shall not interrupt continuity of residence. For the purposes of this chapter, residency shall not depend upon the reason that the individual entered the District except that it may bear on whether he or she is in the District for a temporary purpose.
(6) “Substance abuse” means a pattern of pathological use of a drug or alcohol that causes impairment in social or occupational functioning or produces physiological dependency evidenced by physical tolerance or physical symptoms when the drug or alcohol is not used.
(7) “Treatment facility” means the substance abuse treatment facility established pursuant to § 44-1203.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 2, 36 DCR 8469.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-1601.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 8-80, the “D.C. Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Act of 1989.”, see Mayor’s Order 91-96, June 5, 1991.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 8-80, the “District of Columbia Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Act of 1989”, see Mayor’s Order 98-87, May 29, 1998 ( 45 DCR 3981).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1202. Eligibility for treatment for substance abuse

§ 44–1202. Eligibility for treatment for substance abuse.
(a) Each District resident who meets the requirements of this section shall be eligible for treatment for substance abuse at the treatment facility, regardless of his or her ability to pay, subject to the restriction in § 44-1208, if the resident:
(1) Applies for treatment or is referred for treatment by a court of competent jurisdiction; and
(2) Has been examined by a qualified health professional who has determined that the individual needs treatment for substance abuse in a nonhospital residential setting.
(b) Any minor, pregnant woman, or the parent, guardian, or other person who has legal custody of a minor and who meets the requirements of this section shall have priority for admission to the treatment facility over any single adult who does not have a minor child.
(c) The determination of an individual’s need for treatment may be made by a qualified health professional on duty at the treatment facility or by any other qualified health professional who has examined the individual prior to the individual’s application or referral for admission.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 3, 36 DCR 8469.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-1602.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1203. Establishment of substance abuse treatment facility

§ 44–1203. Establishment of substance abuse treatment facility.
(a) Within one year from March 15, 1990, the Mayor shall establish a comprehensive substance abuse treatment facility to provide residential and outpatient treatment for persons who suffer from substance abuse, regardless of a person’s ability to pay.
(b) The treatment facility shall be under the management of a director who shall be a qualified health professional appointed by the Mayor.
(c) The treatment facility shall have an initial space and staff capacity to admit at least 250 individuals for inpatient treatment and provide appropriate follow-up treatment on an outpatient basis, except that a minimum of 150 additional beds shall be authorized if federal funds are available to fund the additional beds. The treatment facility subsequently shall be expanded based upon the need and the availability of funds.
(d) The treatment facility shall be centrally managed, but may be physically located at more than one site, if the director determines that separate sites are necessary to provide the most effective treatment.
(e) The treatment facility shall be subject to the certification requirements established by § 44-1204.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 4, 36 DCR 8469.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-1603.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 44-1201, § 44-1203.01, and § 44-1207.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1203.01. Privatization of residential substance abuse treatment

§ 44–1203.01. Privatization of residential substance abuse treatment.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of § 44-1203, the Mayor shall contract out the operation of the substance abuse Residential Short Stay and Detoxification Facilities programs that are currently operated by the Addiction, Prevention, and Recovery Administration (“APRA”) and, when appropriate, priority shall be given to locating such facilities on the campus of the D.C. General Hospital. The affected employees of APRA shall be given the opportunity to compete in this privatization, which shall be carried out in accordance with § 2-352.05.
(b) Any amount of funding necessary for costs of severance pay related to the contracting out of the operation of the substance abuse Residential Short Stay and Detoxification Facilities program shall be paid from the administrative costs of the Addiction, Prevention, and Recovery Administration. No money for severance pay related to the contracting out shall be taken from any program funding allocated for substance abuse treatment services, including the $3 million increase allocated by the Council for community based substance abuse treatment services.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 4a, 36 DCR 8469; as added Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 1702, 46 DCR 6373; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 218, 59 DCR 6190.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “in accordance with § 2-352.05” for “in accordance with §§ 2-301.05b and 2-301.05c” in (a).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) authorization of citation of section, see § 1701 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1702 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).
Short Title
Section 1701 of D.C. Law 13-38 provided: “This title may be cited as the ‘Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Amendment Act of 1999’.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1205. Financial assistance program

§ 44–1205. Financial assistance program.
(a) There is established within the District government a program to provide financial assistance to any person or organization that applies for financial assistance to conduct a program of substance abuse prevention in accordance with the applicable provisions of Unit A of Chapter 3 of Title 2.
(b) Any person or organization that applies for financial assistance from the District government to conduct a program of substance abuse prevention, education, or counseling, as a condition of receiving assistance, shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Mayor that:
(1) The program has been developed in consultation with a qualified health professional;
(2) The content of written, audiovisual, or other information to be provided through the program is accurate, current, and consistent with established medical or scientific findings;
(3) The program will be carried out in accordance with a systematic written plan that shall include goals, timetables, and specific methods to measure the progress and effectiveness of achieving the established goals; and
(4) The program meets any other criteria established by rules issued pursuant to § 44-1207(c).
(c) The requirements of § 44-1204 and subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to:
(1) A hospital licensed by the District government pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title; or
(2) A health professional licensed pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 3, who provides outpatient substance abuse treatment to private patients within the scope of the practice of the health occupation that he or she is licensed to practice.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 6, 36 DCR 8469.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-1605.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1206. Substance abuse prevention campaign

§ 44–1206. Substance abuse prevention campaign.
(a) The Mayor shall establish and implement a public education campaign intended to prevent substance abuse.
(b) The public education campaign shall incorporate, at a minimum, the following:
(1) The dissemination of statistics and other information that illustrate the dangers of drug use and alcohol abuse;
(2) The dissemination of information about the symptoms of substance abuse and dependence;
(3) The dissemination of information about methods to treat substance abuse and the availability and cost of treatment facilities in the District;
(4) The dissemination of literature designed for different age groups and levels of education published by the District government for distribution on a regular basis at public places deemed appropriate by the Mayor;
(5) A series of print, audio, and audiovisual substance abuse education messages to be provided on a continuing basis to all newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, and other mass communications media in the District for use as public service announcements or advertisements;
(6) Community forums offered by the District government in conjunction with professional organizations, community organizations, or individual volunteers to be conducted on a regular basis at schools, recreation centers, civic and community centers, and other similar facilities; and
(7) A speaker’s bureau of qualified personnel available to speak, lead discussions, and present written or audiovisual material at school and community programs.
(c) All print, audio, and audiovisual material distributed in conjunction with the public education campaign shall include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of appropriate treatment facilities in the District.
(d) The Mayor shall implement the public education campaign in a manner that promotes the coordination of efforts by participating agencies and the District of Columbia Public Schools.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 7, 36 DCR 8469.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-1606.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1207. Fees and fines; rules

§ 44–1207. Fees and fines; rules.
(a) The Mayor, by rule, shall establish a graduated, need-based, schedule of fees to charge individuals who receive treatment at the treatment facility established pursuant to § 44-1203. The Mayor, by rule, shall establish a schedule of fees for the certification required by § 44-1204.
(b) The director of the treatment facility may file claims for payment for services provided to an individual who is a beneficiary of a policy or contract of health insurance that provides coverage for drug treatment services.
(c) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue any other rules necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Except as provided in § 44-1204(f), 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 infractions shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 8, 36 DCR 8469; June 5, 2003, D.C. Law 14-307, § 602, 49 DCR 11664.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-1607.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 44-1205.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-307 inserted “and fines” after “fees” in the section heading; added the last sentence to subsec. (a); and added subsec. (d).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 602 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-544, December 4, 2002, 49 DCR 11700).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 602 of the Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-27, February 24, 2003, 50 DCR 2151).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 602 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-103, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5499).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1208. Limitations on benefits

§ 44–1208. Limitations on benefits.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create an entitlement to substance abuse treatment during any fiscal year if no funds remain available to the District government under a District government or federal appropriation that has been enacted for the specific purpose of providing substance abuse treatment services or unless the person has the ability to pay.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 9, 36 DCR 8469.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-1608.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 44-1202.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1209. Impact on insurance coverage

§ 44–1209. Impact on insurance coverage.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any insurer from providing the coverage required by Chapter 31 of Title 31.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 10, 36 DCR 8469.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-1609.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention › § 44–1210. Appropriations

§ 44–1210. Appropriations.
Sufficient funds to carry out the requirements of this chapter are authorized to be appropriated out of the general revenues of the District of Columbia.
(Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 11, 36 DCR 8469.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-1610.
Cross References
Traffic adjudication, criminal offenses, offenses contained in this chapter, see § 50-2302.02.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Safety Net Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-221, December 21, 2001, 49 DCR 404).
For temporary (90 day) financial assistance to nonprofit corporations that have increased demand for services because of the events of September 11, 2001, see §§ 2 to 7 of Safety Net Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-301, February 25, 2002, 49 DCR 3389).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of sections, see §§ 2 to 7 of Safety Net Temporary Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-112, April 13, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 4060).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 13 - Industrial Home School › § 44–1302. Powers and duties of Department of Human Services

§ 44–1302. Powers and duties of Department of Human Services.
Board of Children’s Guardians, successors of trustees of the Industrial Home School of the District of Columbia, is abolished, and the powers and duties of such Board as specified and restricted by law are transferred to the Department of Human Services.
(Feb. 28, 1923, 42 Stat. 1361, ch. 148, § 1; Mar. 16, 1926, 44 Stat. 208, ch. 58, §§ 1, 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-702.
1973 Ed., § 32-502.
Cross References
Charitable organizations receiving federal appropriations, board members, and adverse or pecuniary interest, see § 44-714.
Editor's Notes
Board of Public Welfare abolished: The Board of Public Welfare was abolished and the functions thereof transferred to the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia by Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 58 as amended, redesignated as Organization Order No. 140 and amended, established, under the direction and control of a Commissioner, a Department of Public Welfare, headed by a Director with the purpose of planning, implementing, and directing public welfare programs. Reorganization Order No. 58 provided that the previously existing Board of Public Welfare would be abolished. That Order also transferred specified functions of the former Board to the Department of Public Health and the Department of Public Welfare. The executive functions of the Board of Commissioners were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia by § 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967. Functions of the Department of Public Welfare and of the Department of Public Health as set forth in Organization Order Nos. 140 and 141, respectively, 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 13 - Industrial Home School › § 44–1304. Disposition of moneys from Industrial Home School

§ 44–1304. Disposition of moneys from Industrial Home School.
All moneys received at the Industrial Home School as income from sale of products and from payment of board or of instruction or otherwise shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the District of Columbia.
(Feb. 25, 1929, 45 Stat. 1292, ch. 314.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-704.
1973 Ed., § 32-504.
Cross References
Traffic adjudication, criminal offenses, offenses contained in this chapter, see § 50-2302.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 14 - Forest Haven › § 44–1402. Control and supervision; name

§ 44–1402. Control and supervision; name.
The institution for the custody, care, education, training, and treatment of persons with intellectual disabilities, established by § 44-1401, shall be under the control and supervision of the Department of Human Services of the District, and shall be known as Forest Haven.
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1135, ch. 460, § 1; Mar. 16, 1926, 44 Stat. 208, ch. 58, §§ 1, 2; Oct. 22, 1970, 84 Stat. 1087, Pub. L. 91-490, § 1(1); Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 31, 59 DCR 5567.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-802.
1973 Ed., § 32-602.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “persons with intellectual disabilities” for “substantially retarded persons.”
Cross References
Charitable organizations receiving federal appropriations, board members, and adverse or pecuniary interest, see § 44-714.
Prisons and prisoners, fugitives and rewards, see § 24-201.27.
Public welfare supervision, generally, see § 4-105 et seq.
Substantially retarded persons, commitment and maintenance, Forest Haven defined, see § 21-1101.
Editor's Notes
Board of Public Welfare abolished: The Board of Public Welfare was abolished and the functions thereof transferred to the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia by Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 58 as amended, redesignated as Organization Order No. 140 and amended, established, under the direction and control of a Commissioner, a Department of Public Welfare, headed by a Director with the purpose of planning, implementing, and directing public welfare programs. Reorganization Order No. 58 provided that the previously existing Board of Public Welfare would be abolished. That Order also transferred specified functions of the former Board to the Department of Public Health and the Department of Public Welfare. The executive functions of the Board of Commissioners were transferred to the commissioner of the District of Columbia by § 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967. Functions of the Department of Public Welfare and of the Department of Public Health as set forth in Organization Order Nos. 140 and 141, respectively, 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.
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 14 - Forest Haven › § 44–1403. Sale of products; disposition of proceeds

§ 44–1403. Sale of products; disposition of proceeds.
The Superintendent of the said institution may sell such of the farm, greenhouse, and garden products, and the products of the industrial shops as may not be required in the maintenance and conduct of the home and school, and the funds so secured shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the General Fund of the District of Columbia.
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1135, ch. 460, § 5; June 28, 1944, 58 Stat. 533, ch. 300, § 18.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-803.
1973 Ed., § 32-606.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 14 - Forest Haven › § 44–1404. Severability

§ 44–1404. Severability.
The invalidity of any part of this chapter shall not be construed to affect the validity of any other part capable of having practical operation and effect without the invalid part.
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1141, ch. 460, § 28.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-804.
1973 Ed., § 32-629.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1501. Incorporation; name

§ 44–1501. Incorporation; name.
N. P. Chipman, J. P. Newman, B. Peyton Brown, John A. L. Morrell, Mathew G. Emery, Joseph H. Bradley, senior, William R. Woodward, E. Whittlesey, Warren Choate, Andrew B. Duvall, A. S. Solomons, W. G. Metzerott, Alexander R. Shepperd, S. J. Bowen, H. M. Sweeney, Benjamin E. Gittings, William Tucker, Charles H. Lane, W. Burris, William McPheeters, E. F. N. Faehtz, J. L. Gatchel, John R. Elvans, Edgar I. Booraem, L. H. Hopkins, Thomas P. Keene, W. D. Blackford, F. H. Day, J. Sayles Brown, William Lanborn, E. L. Corbin, N. A. West, John R. Arrison, W. A. Farlee, Benjamin F. Fuller, Robert A. Slater, Alonzo Bell, A. T. Kinney, John J. Jett, A. M. Scott, A. C. White, A. E. Newton, A. S. Taylor, William H. Rowe, Robert Reyburn, W. H. Slater, John C. Parker, William J. Wilson, S. S. Baker, A. Jones, S. R. Bond, John F. Cook, D. W. Anderson, George A. Hall, Charles H. Moulton, John Edwin Mason, Allison Nailor, junior, David A. Burr, T. C. Grey, R. H. Marsh, Thomas Perry, George F. Gulick, and Theodore F. Gatchel, all of the District of Columbia, and such other persons as were associated with them in conformity to this chapter, and their successors duly chosen, were constituted and created a body corporate in the District of Columbia, to be known as the Washington Humane Society.
(June 21, 1870, 16 Stat. 158, ch. 135, § 1; Feb. 13, 1885, 23 Stat. 302, ch. 58, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-901.
1973 Ed., § 32-201.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 44-1507 and § 44-1511.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1502. Society to have certain officers

§ 44–1502. Society to have certain officers.
The officers of said corporation shall consist of a president, 5 vice-presidents, 1 secretary, 1 treasurer, an executive committee of 11 members, and such other officers as shall from time to time seem necessary to this Society.
(June 21, 1870, 16 Stat. 158, ch. 135, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-902.
1973 Ed., § 32-202.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1503. Officers to be chosen from members

§ 44–1503. Officers to be chosen from members.
The foregoing officers shall be chosen from among the members of the Society.
(June 21, 1870, 16 Stat. 158, ch. 135, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-903.
1973 Ed., § 32-203.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1504. Bylaws

§ 44–1504. Bylaws.
The said Society, for fixing the terms of admission of its members, for the government of the same, for the election, changing, and altering the officers above named, and for the general regulation and management of its affairs, shall have power to form a code of bylaws, not inconsistent with the laws of the District of Columbia, or of the United States, which code, when formed and adopted at a regular meeting, shall, until modified or rescinded, be equally binding as this chapter upon the Society, its officers, and members.
(June 21, 1870, 16 Stat. 158, ch. 135, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-904.
1973 Ed., § 32-204.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1505. Police to arrest law violators at request of member; evidence of membership

§ 44–1505. Police to arrest law violators at request of member; evidence of membership.
Members of the Metropolitan Police force of the District of Columbia, upon application of a member of the Washington Humane Society who has viewed a violation of a law or regulation of the District for the prevention of cruelty to animals, shall arrest the offending party without a warrant, and take him before the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for trial. Proper evidence of membership to a police officer shall be the exhibition of a badge or certificate of membership in the Society.
(June 21, 1870, 16 Stat. 158, ch. 135, § 5; R.S., D.C., § 998; Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1196, ch. 854, § 43; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 618, Pub. L. 88-241, § 12; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-905.
1973 Ed., § 32-205.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-1004 and § 22-1009.
Cross References
Animal cruelty, warrantless arrest, fighting or baiting, see § 22-1009.
Animal cruelty, warrantless arrest, notice to owner, see § 22-1004.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1506. Disposition of fines

§ 44–1506. Disposition of fines.
One half of all the fines collected through the instrumentality of the Society or its agents, for violations of such laws shall accrue to the benefit of said Society.
(June 21, 1870, 16 Stat. 158, ch. 135, § 6; Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1198, ch. 854, § 48.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-906.
1973 Ed., § 32-206.
Cross References
Animal cruelty, fines and penalties, disposition, see § 22-1006.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1507. Provisions effective throughout District

§ 44–1507. Provisions effective throughout District.
The provisions of §§ 44-1501 to 44-1507 shall be general within the boundaries of the District of Columbia.
(June 21, 1870, 16 Stat. 159, ch. 135, § 7.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-907.
1973 Ed., § 32-207.
Cross References
Age of majority, establishment, see § 46-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1508. Authority to prevent cruelty to children

§ 44–1508. Authority to prevent cruelty to children.
The Washington Humane Society is authorized to extend its operations to the protection of children as well as animals from cruelty and abuse. In pursuance thereof the said Society may cause its proper officers or agents to prefer complaints, before any court in the District of Columbia having jurisdiction, for the violation of any law relating to or affecting the protection of children in said District, and by its proper attorney may aid in bringing the facts before such court in any proceeding taken.
(Feb. 13, 1885, 23 Stat. 302, ch. 58, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-908.
1973 Ed., § 32-208.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1509. Enforcement of laws by Mayor — Protection of children

§ 44–1509. Enforcement of laws by Mayor — Protection of children.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall, by the police force of said District, aid the said Society, its officers and agents, in the enforcement of all laws relating to or affecting the protection of children; and the Mayor of the said District, and his successors, are authorized, in their discretion, to detail, from time to time, an officer or officers to aid specially in the work of said Society, or they may commission any duly appointed agents of said Society special police officers, without compensation; and such agents or officers shall have power to arrest, without warrant, all persons violating in their presence or sight any law relating to or affecting the protection of children, or other parties so offending by virtue of a warrant issued by the Family Division of the Superior Court, which offenders shall be taken by such agents or officers before the said Family Division of the Superior Court for trial. Said agents or officers are also hereby empowered to bring before the said Court any child who is subjected to cruel treatment, willful abuse, or neglect, or any child under 17 years of age found in a house of ill fame; and said Court may commit such child to an orphan asylum or other public charitable institution in the District of Columbia, with the consent of the constituted authorities of such asylum or institution, or make such other disposition thereof as provided by law in cases of vagrant, destitute, or abandoned children.
(Feb. 13, 1885, 23 Stat. 302, ch. 58, § 2; Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 73, ch. 960, § 8; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 578, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 159(h).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-909.
1973 Ed., § 32-209.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-116.
Cross References
Age of majority, establishment, see § 46-101.
Public welfare supervision, board of public welfare, child care and supervision, see § 4-116.
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 401 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 a single Commissioner. 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 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1510. Enforcement of laws by Mayor — Cruelty to animals

§ 44–1510. Enforcement of laws by Mayor — Cruelty to animals.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized, in his discretion, to detail from time to time 1 or more members of the Metropolitan Police force to aid the Washington Humane Society in the enforcement of laws relating to cruelty to animals as well as of the laws relating to cruelty to children.
(June 25, 1892, 27 Stat. 60, ch. 135, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-910.
1973 Ed., § 32-210.
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 401 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 a single Commissioner. 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 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 15 - Washington Humane Society › § 44–1511. Power to alter, amend or repeal provisions

§ 44–1511. Power to alter, amend or repeal provisions.
Congress shall have power to alter, amend, or repeal §§ 44-1501 to 44-1507 at any time.
(June 21, 1870, 16 Stat. 159, ch. 135, § 8.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-911.
1973 Ed., § 32-211.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds. [Repealed] › § 44–1601. Definitions [Repealed]

§ 44–1601. Definitions [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-103, §§ 2-10, 23 DCR 8733; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 68, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(e), 53 DCR 6794; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 11, 54 DCR 11650.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-401 to 409.
1973 Ed., § 32-1201 to 32-1209.
Editor's Notes
Prudent investor rule: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 12-187 provided that “the prudent investor rule is a default rule that may be expanded, restricted, eliminated, or otherwise altered by provisions of the trust. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary to the extent that the trustee acted in reasonable reliance on provisions of the trust.”
Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-9 of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds. [Repealed] › § 44–1602. Expenditure of net appreciation of assets of endowment funds — Appropriations authorized [Repealed]

§ 44–1602. Expenditure of net appreciation of assets of endowment funds — Appropriations authorized [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-103, §§ 2-10, 23 DCR 8733; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 68, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(e), 53 DCR 6794; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 11, 54 DCR 11650.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-401 to 409.
1973 Ed., § 32-1201 to 32-1209.
Editor's Notes
Prudent investor rule: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 12-187 provided that “the prudent investor rule is a default rule that may be expanded, restricted, eliminated, or otherwise altered by provisions of the trust. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary to the extent that the trustee acted in reasonable reliance on provisions of the trust.”
Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-9 of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds. [Repealed] › § 44–1603. Expenditure of net appreciation of assets of endowment funds — Restrictions by gift instruments; rule of construction [Repealed]

§ 44–1603. Expenditure of net appreciation of assets of endowment funds — Restrictions by gift instruments; rule of construction [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-103, §§ 2-10, 23 DCR 8733; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 68, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(e), 53 DCR 6794; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 11, 54 DCR 11650.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-401 to 409.
1973 Ed., § 32-1201 to 32-1209.
Editor's Notes
Prudent investor rule: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 12-187 provided that “the prudent investor rule is a default rule that may be expanded, restricted, eliminated, or otherwise altered by provisions of the trust. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary to the extent that the trustee acted in reasonable reliance on provisions of the trust.”
Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-9 of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds. [Repealed] › § 44–1604. Investments authorized for institutional funds [Repealed]

§ 44–1604. Investments authorized for institutional funds [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-103, §§ 2-10, 23 DCR 8733; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 68, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(e), 53 DCR 6794; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 11, 54 DCR 11650.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-401 to 409.
1973 Ed., § 32-1201 to 32-1209.
Editor's Notes
Prudent investor rule: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 12-187 provided that “the prudent investor rule is a default rule that may be expanded, restricted, eliminated, or otherwise altered by provisions of the trust. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary to the extent that the trustee acted in reasonable reliance on provisions of the trust.”
Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-9 of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds. [Repealed] › § 44–1605. Delegation of investment authority [Repealed]

§ 44–1605. Delegation of investment authority [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-103, §§ 2-10, 23 DCR 8733; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 68, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(e), 53 DCR 6794; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 11, 54 DCR 11650.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-401 to 409.
1973 Ed., § 32-1201 to 32-1209.
Editor's Notes
Prudent investor rule: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 12-187 provided that “the prudent investor rule is a default rule that may be expanded, restricted, eliminated, or otherwise altered by provisions of the trust. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary to the extent that the trustee acted in reasonable reliance on provisions of the trust.”
Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-9 of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds. [Repealed] › § 44–1606. Standard of care for administration of certain powers [Repealed]

§ 44–1606. Standard of care for administration of certain powers [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-103, §§ 2-10, 23 DCR 8733; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 68, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(e), 53 DCR 6794; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 11, 54 DCR 11650.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-401 to 409.
1973 Ed., § 32-1201 to 32-1209.
Editor's Notes
Prudent investor rule: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 12-187 provided that “the prudent investor rule is a default rule that may be expanded, restricted, eliminated, or otherwise altered by provisions of the trust. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary to the extent that the trustee acted in reasonable reliance on provisions of the trust.”
Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-9 of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds. [Repealed] › § 44–1607. Release of restrictions on funds [Repealed]

§ 44–1607. Release of restrictions on funds [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-103, §§ 2-10, 23 DCR 8733; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 68, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(e), 53 DCR 6794; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 11, 54 DCR 11650.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-401 to 409.
1973 Ed., § 32-1201 to 32-1209.
Editor's Notes
Prudent investor rule: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 12-187 provided that “the prudent investor rule is a default rule that may be expanded, restricted, eliminated, or otherwise altered by provisions of the trust. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary to the extent that the trustee acted in reasonable reliance on provisions of the trust.”
Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-9 of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds. [Repealed] › § 44–1608. Severability [Repealed]

§ 44–1608. Severability [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-103, §§ 2-10, 23 DCR 8733; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 68, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(e), 53 DCR 6794; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 11, 54 DCR 11650.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-401 to 409.
1973 Ed., § 32-1201 to 32-1209.
Editor's Notes
Prudent investor rule: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 12-187 provided that “the prudent investor rule is a default rule that may be expanded, restricted, eliminated, or otherwise altered by provisions of the trust. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary to the extent that the trustee acted in reasonable reliance on provisions of the trust.”
Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-9 of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds. [Repealed] › § 44–1609. Construction of chapter [Repealed]

§ 44–1609. Construction of chapter [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-103, §§ 2-10, 23 DCR 8733; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 68, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(e), 53 DCR 6794; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 11, 54 DCR 11650.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-401 to 409.
1973 Ed., § 32-1201 to 32-1209.
Editor's Notes
Prudent investor rule: Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 12-187 provided that “the prudent investor rule is a default rule that may be expanded, restricted, eliminated, or otherwise altered by provisions of the trust. A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary to the extent that the trustee acted in reasonable reliance on provisions of the trust.”
Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-9 of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions › Chapter 16A - Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds › § 44–1631. Definitions

§ 44–1631. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Charitable purpose” means the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or religion, the promotion of health, the promotion of a governmental purpose, or any other purpose the achievement of which is beneficial to the community.
(2) “Endowment fund” means an institutional fund or part thereof that, under the terms of a gift instrument, is not wholly expendable by the institution on a current basis. The term “endowment fund” does not include assets that an institution designates as an endowment fund for its own use.
(3) “Gift instrument” means a record or records, including an institutional solicitation, under which property is granted to, transferred to, or held by an institution as an institutional fund.
(4) “Institution” means:
(A) A person, other than an individual, organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes;
(B) A government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, to the extent that it holds funds exclusively for a charitable purpose; or
(C) A trust that had both charitable and noncharitable interests, after all noncharitable interests have terminated.
(5) “Institutional fund” means a fund held by an institution exclusively for charitable purposes. The term “institutional fund” does not include:
(A) Program-related assets;
(B) A fund held for an institution by a trustee that is not an institution; or
(C) A fund in which a beneficiary that is not an institution has an interest, other than an interest that could arise upon violation or failure of the purposes of the fund.
(6) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.
(7) “Program-related asset” means an asset held by an institution primarily to accomplish a charitable purpose of the institution and not primarily for investment.
(8) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.
(Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-69, § 2, 54 DCR 11650.)
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 2 of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act of 2007.