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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part B - Campaign Finance Committees › § 1–1163.21. Duration of an exploratory committee

§ 1–1163.21. Duration of an exploratory committee.
The duration of an exploratory committee shall not exceed 18 months for any one office. Once an individual's exploratory committee reaches the maximum duration of 18 months, the candidate shall file a declaration of candidacy and form a principal political campaign committee or terminate the exploratory committee.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 321, 59 DCR 1862; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-250, § 6(y), 66 DCR 985.)
Applicability
Section 7183 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Section 7183 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-250: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-250 provided that the change made to this section by § 6(y) of D.C. Law 22-250 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part B - Campaign Finance Committees › § 1–1163.22. Contributions to inaugural committees

§ 1–1163.22. Contributions to inaugural committees.
No person, including a business contributor, may make any contribution to or for an inaugural committee, and the Mayor or Mayor-elect shall not receive any contribution to or for an inaugural committee from any person, that when aggregated with all other contributions to or for the inaugural committee received from such person, exceeds $4,000 in an aggregate amount; provided, that the $4,000 limitation shall not apply to contributions made by the Mayor or Mayor-elect for the purpose of funding his or her own inaugural committee within the District.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 322, 59 DCR 1862; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-79, § 2(n), 61 DCR 153; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-250, § 6(z), 66 DCR 985.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-79 rewrote this section.
Applicability
Section 7183 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Section 7183 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-250: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-250 provided that the change made to this section by § 6(z) of D.C. Law 22-250 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Section 7009 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 20-79. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 20-79 have been given effect.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 20-79: Section 3 of D.C. Law 20-79 provided that the act shall apply upon the latest of: (1) The inclusion of the fiscal effect of the act in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register; or (2) January 31, 2015.
A certification dated February 4, 2015, that the fiscal effect of the Campaign Finance Reform and Transparency Amendment Act of 2013, D.C. Law 20-79, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on March 13, 2015 (62 DCR 2988).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part B - Campaign Finance Committees › § 1–1163.23. Fund balance requirements for inaugural committees

§ 1–1163.23. Fund balance requirements for inaugural committees.
Any balance in the inaugural committee fund shall be transferred only to a nonprofit organization, within the meaning of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code , operating in good standing in the District of Columbia for a minimum of one calendar year before the date of any transfer, or to a constituent-service program pursuant to § 1-1163.38.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 323, 59 DCR 1862.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part B - Campaign Finance Committees › § 1–1163.24. Duration of an inaugural committee

§ 1–1163.24. Duration of an inaugural committee.
(a)(1) An inaugural committee shall terminate no later than 6 months after the beginning of the term of the new Mayor.
(2) An inaugural committee may accept contributions necessary to retire the debts of the committee for 6 months after the beginning of the term of the new Mayor, after which the Mayor shall be personally liable for any remaining debts; provided, that personal liability shall not attach until the Director of Campaign Finance is no longer auditing the inaugural committee.
(b) The Mayor shall not fundraise to retire the proper debts of his or her inaugural committee, for which he or she is now personally liable, after 6 months after the beginning of his or her term.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 324, 59 DCR 1862; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-250, § 6(aa), 66 DCR 985; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 1042(g), 66 DCR 8621.)
Applicability
Section 7183 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Section 7183 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-250: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-250 provided that the change made to this section by § 6(aa) of D.C. Law 22-250 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(g) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(g) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part B - Campaign Finance Committees › § 1–1163.25. Fund balance requirements for transition committees

§ 1–1163.25. Fund balance requirements for transition committees.
Any balance in the transition committee fund shall be transferred only to a nonprofit organization within the meaning of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code , operating in good standing in the District for a minimum of one calendar year before the date of any transfer, or to a constituent-service program pursuant to § 1-1163.38.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 325, 59 DCR 1862; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-79, § 2(o), 61 DCR 153.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-79 deleted “of Columbia” following “District”.
Applicability
Section 7009 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 20-79. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 20-79 have been given effect.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 20-79: Section 3 of D.C. Law 20-79 provided that the act shall apply upon the latest of: (1) The inclusion of the fiscal effect of the act in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register; or (2) January 31, 2015.
A certification dated February 4, 2015, that the fiscal effect of the Campaign Finance Reform and Transparency Amendment Act of 2013, D.C. Law 20-79, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on March 13, 2015 (62 DCR 2988).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part B - Campaign Finance Committees › § 1–1163.27. Duration of a transition committee; restriction on formation

§ 1–1163.27. Duration of a transition committee; restriction on formation.
(a)(1) A transition committee shall terminate no later than 6 months after the beginning of the term of the new Mayor, Chairman of the Council, or Attorney General.
(2) A transition committee may continue to accept contributions necessary to retire the debts of the committee for 6 months after the beginning of the new term, after which the Mayor, Chairman of the Council, or Attorney General shall be personally liable for any remaining debts of their respective committees; provided, that personal liability shall not attach until the Director of Campaign Finance is no longer auditing the respective transition committee.
(b) The Mayor, Chairman, or Attorney General shall not fundraise to retire the proper debts of his or her respective transition committees, for which he or she is now personally liable, after 6 months after the beginning of his or her new term.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 327, 59 DCR 1862; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-250, § 6(cc), 66 DCR 985; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 1042(h), 66 DCR 8621.)
Applicability
Section 7183 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Section 7183 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-250: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-250 provided that the change made to this section by § 6(cc) of D.C. Law 22-250 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(i) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(h) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(i) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(h) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part C - Legal Defense Funds › § 1–1163.30. Designation of legal defense depositories

§ 1–1163.30. Designation of legal defense depositories.
Each legal defense committee accepting contributions or making expenditures shall designate in the statement of organization required under § 1-1163.28, one or more banks located in the District of Columbia as the legal defense depository or depositories of that legal defense committee. Each committee shall maintain a checking account or accounts at the depository or depositories and shall deposit any contributions received by the committee into that account or accounts. No expenditures may be made by a committee except by check drawn payable to the person to whom the expenditure is being made on that account.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 330, 59 DCR 1862; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-250, § 6(ff), 66 DCR 985.)
Applicability
Section 7183 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Section 7183 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-250: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-250 provided that the change made to this section by § 6(ff) of D.C. Law 22-250 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part C - Legal Defense Funds › § 1–1163.32. Formal requirements for reports and statements

§ 1–1163.32. Formal requirements for reports and statements.
(a) A report or statement required by this part to be filed by a treasurer of a legal defense committee shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the person filing the report or statement and by the individual to be benefitted by the committee.
(b) A copy of a report or statement shall be preserved by the person filing and by the individual to be benefitted by the committee for a period to be designated by the Campaign Finance Board by regulation.
(c) The Campaign Finance Board shall, by regulation, prescribe the manner in which contributions and expenditures in the nature of debts and other contracts, agreements, and promises to make contributions or expenditures shall be reported. The regulations shall provide that they be reported in separate schedules. In determining aggregate amounts of contributions and expenditures, amounts reported as provided in the regulations shall not be considered until actual payment is made.
(d) Any legal defense committee which, after having filed one or more statements of organization, disbands or determines it will no longer receive contributions or make expenditures during the calendar year shall so notify the Director.
(e) All actions of the Campaign Finance Board or of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia to enforce the provisions of this part must be initiated within 5 years of the discovery of the alleged violation of this part.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 332, 59 DCR 1862; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-250, § 6(hh), 66 DCR 985.)
Applicability
Section 7183 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Section 7183 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-250: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-250 provided that the change made to this section by § 6(hh) of D.C. Law 22-250 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part C-i - Fair Elections Program › § 1–1163.32a. Establishment of the Fair Elections Program

§ 1–1163.32a. Establishment of the Fair Elections Program.
There is established within the Campaign Finance Board a Fair Elections Program to provide for publicly funded political campaigns.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 332a; as added May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-94, § 2(b)(5), 65 DCR 2847; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-250, § 6(ii), 66 DCR 985.)
Applicability
Section 7183 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Section 7183 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-250: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-250 provided that the change made to this section by § 6(ii) of D.C. Law 22-250 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 22-168 amended section 3 of D.C. Law 22-94, removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 has been implemented as of November 7, 2018.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-94: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-94 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part C-i - Fair Elections Program › § 1–1163.32g. Debate requirement

§ 1–1163.32g. Debate requirement.
(a) The Director of Campaign Finance shall conduct at least one debate for each contested primary, special, and general election in an election cycle for the covered offices of Mayor, Attorney General, Chairman of the Council, member of the Council elected at-large, and member of the State Board of Education elected at-large.
(b)(1) For a contested primary election for a covered office listed in subsection (a) of this section, all partisan participating candidates in that primary election shall participate in the debate.
(2) For a contested special election or general election for a covered office listed in subsection (a) of this section, all participating candidates shall participate in the debate.
(3) If there is no other participating candidate, or other candidate who is not a participating candidate who is willing to participate in a debate under this section, for a covered office, then the requirements of subsection (a) of this section shall be waived for that covered office.
(4) Any candidate who has qualified for ballot access for a covered office listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection, in accordance with the procedures required by the Elections Board pursuant to § 1-1001.08, and who is not a participating candidate, may participate in a debate for that covered office held pursuant to this section.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 332g; as added May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-94, § 2(b)(5), 65 DCR 2847; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 1042(n), 66 DCR 8621.)
Applicability
Section 3 of D.C. Law 22-168 amended section 3 of D.C. Law 22-94, removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 has been implemented as of November 7, 2018.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-94: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-94 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(n) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(n) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(h) of Fair Elections Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-50, May 22, 2019, 66 DCR 6583).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(h) of Fair Elections Temporary Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Law 23-13, Aug. 24, 2019, 66 DCR 8058).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part C-i - Fair Elections Program › § 1–1163.32i. Fair Elections Fund

§ 1–1163.32i. Fair Elections Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Fair Elections Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Director of Campaign Finance in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited in the Fund:
(1) Annual appropriations for the Fair Elections Program;
(2) Funds remitted by a participating candidate pursuant to § 1-1163.32h; and
(3) Revenue from fines levied for violations of [this part].
(c) Money in the Fund shall only be used for the purpose of providing public financing for political campaigns of participating candidates and administering the Fair Elections Program.
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.
(e)(1) In time for inclusion in the Mayor's budget and financial plan each year, and at other times as the Director of Campaign Finance deems necessary, the Director of Campaign Finance shall submit an estimate of the amount of public funds that will be necessary to provide for the following:
(A) Administration of the Fair Elections Program; and
(B) Elections in the next year in which elections are scheduled.
(C) Repealed.
(D) Repealed.
(2) The estimates shall be submitted in a manner and at such times as to ensure that appropriations are allocated in full by the beginning of the fiscal year before the year in which elections are scheduled and to allow additional amounts to be appropriated if necessary.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 332i; as added May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-94, § 2(b)(5), 65 DCR 2847; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1002(e), 65 DCR 9388.)
Applicability
Section 3 of D.C. Law 22-168 amended section 3 of D.C. Law 22-94, removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 has been implemented as of November 7, 2018.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-94: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-94 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1002(e) 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) amendment of this section, see § 1002(e) 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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part C-i - Fair Elections Program › § 1–1163.32k. 2020 election cycle report by the District of Columbia Auditor. [Repealed]

§ 1–1163.32k. 2020 election cycle report by the District of Columbia Auditor. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 332k; as added May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-94, § 2(b)(5), 65 DCR 2847; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1002(g), 65 DCR 9388.)
Applicability
Section 3 of D.C. Law 22-168 amended section 3 of D.C. Law 22-94, removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 has been implemented as of November 7, 2018.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-94: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-94 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1002(g) 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 section, see § 1002(g) 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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part C-i - Fair Elections Program › § 1–1163.32l. Rules

§ 1–1163.32l. Rules.
(a) [T]he Board, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of [this part], including:
(1) Procedures for verifying and auditing qualified small-dollar contributions; and
(2) Rules relating to the donation of equipment.
([b]) For the purposes of this section, the term "equipment" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 1-1163.32h(e).
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 332l; as added May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-94, § 2(b)(5), 65 DCR 2847; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-250, § 6(nn), 66 DCR 985; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 1042(q), 66 DCR 8621.)
Applicability
Section 7183 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Section 7183 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-250: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-250 provided that the change made to this section by § 6(nn) of D.C. Law 22-250 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 22-168 amended section 3 of D.C. Law 22-94, removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 has been implemented as of November 7, 2018.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-94: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-94 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b)(5) of D.C. Law 22-94 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(q) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(q) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(k) of Fair Elections Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-50, May 22, 2019, 66 DCR 6583).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(k) of Fair Elections Temporary Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Law 23-13, Aug. 24, 2019, 66 DCR 8058).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part D - Contribution Limitations › § 1–1163.34. Partnership contributions

§ 1–1163.34. Partnership contributions.
(a) A contribution by a partnership shall be attributed to each partner:
(1) In direct proportion to his or her share of the partnership profits, according to instructions that shall be provided by the partnership to the political committee, political action committee, or candidate; or
(2) By agreement of the partners, as long as:
(A) Only the profits of the partners to whom the contribution is attributed are reduced (or losses increased); and
(B) These partners’ profits are reduced (or losses increased) in proportion to the contribution attributed to each of them.
(b) A contribution by a partnership shall not exceed the limitations on contributions pursuant to this part. No portion of such contribution may be made from the profits of a corporation that is a partner.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 334, 59 DCR 1862; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-79, § 2(r), 61 DCR 153.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1162.31.
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-79 added “political action committee” in (a)(1).
Applicability
Section 7009 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 20-79. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 20-79 have been given effect.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 20-79: Section 3 of D.C. Law 20-79 provided that the act shall apply upon the latest of: (1) The inclusion of the fiscal effect of the act in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register; or (2) January 31, 2015.
A certification dated February 4, 2015, that the fiscal effect of the Campaign Finance Reform and Transparency Amendment Act of 2013, D.C. Law 20-79, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on March 13, 2015 (62 DCR 2988).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability › Subchapter III - Campaign Finance › Part E - Prohibited Activities and Enforcement › § 1–1163.37. Document under oath

§ 1–1163.37. Document under oath.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, neither the Campaign Finance Board, the Director of Campaign Finance, or any of the Director's officers or employees, may require that a document be sworn under oath or affirmed unless the Campaign Finance Board and Director of Campaign Finance maintain at the place of receipt of such documents and during regular business days and hours, a notary public to administer such oaths or affirmations.
(b) If no such notary public is available, persons wishing to file documents for which an oath or affirmation is requested may, in lieu thereof, affirm by their signature that their statements are true under penalty of § 1-1163.35.
(Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 337, 59 DCR 1862; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-250, § 6(ss), 66 DCR 985.)
Applicability
Section 7183 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Section 7183 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 10(a) of D.C. Law 22-250 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 22-250 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-250: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-250 provided that the change made to this section by § 6(ss) of D.C. Law 22-250 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11B - Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity › § 1–1171.03. Political activities on duty; prohibition

§ 1–1171.03. Political activities on duty; prohibition.
(a) An employee shall not engage in political activity:
(1) While the employee is on duty;
(2) In any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties in the District government, including any agency or instrumentality thereof;
(3) While wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying the office or position of the employee; or
(4) Using any vehicle owned or leased by the District of Columbia, including any agency or instrumentality thereof.
(b) An employee may not coerce, explicitly or implicitly, any subordinate employee to engage in political activity.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term “political activity” is not limited to activities regulated by the District and includes soliciting, accepting, receiving, or making political contributions or other political activities.
(Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-335, § 4, 58 DCR 599; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-80, § 2(c), 61 DCR 169.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1171.01.
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-80 designated the existing text as (a); and added (b) and (c).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-25, March 7, 2013, 60 DCR 3986, 20 DCSTAT 485).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-231, December 20, 2013, 61 DCR 3, 20 DCSTAT 2633).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Temporary Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-4, May 18, 2013, 60 DCR 4624, 20 DCSTAT 1268).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11B - Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity › § 1–1171.04. Enforcement

§ 1–1171.04. Enforcement.
A violation of this chapter shall constitute a violation of the Code of Conduct as defined in § 1-1161.01(7), and shall be enforceable by the Board in accordance with Chapter 11A of this title [§ 1-1161.01 et seq.].
(Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-335, § 5, 58 DCR 599; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-80, § 2(d), 61 DCR 169.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-80 rewrote this section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-25, March 7, 2013, 60 DCR 3986, 20 DCSTAT 485).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-231, December 20, 2013, 61 DCR 3, 20 DCSTAT 2633).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Temporary Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-4, May 18, 2013, 60 DCR 4624, 20 DCSTAT 1268).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11B - Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity › § 1–1171.05. Criminal penalties. [Repealed]

§ 1–1171.05. Criminal penalties. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-335, § 6, 58 DCR 599; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-80, § 2(e), 61 DCR 169.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 2(e) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-25, March 7, 2013, 60 DCR 3986, 20 DCSTAT 485).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 2(e) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-231, December 20, 2013, 61 DCR 3, 20 DCSTAT 2633).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) repeal of this section, see § 2(e) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Temporary Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-4, May 18, 2013, 60 DCR 4624, 20 DCSTAT 1268).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11B - Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity › § 1–1171.06. Rules

§ 1–1171.06. Rules.
The Board, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-335, § 7, 58 DCR 599; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-80, § 2(f), 61 DCR 169.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-80 substituted “Board” for “Board of Elections and Ethics”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(f) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-25, March 7, 2013, 60 DCR 3986, 20 DCSTAT 485).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(f) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-231, December 20, 2013, 61 DCR 3, 20 DCSTAT 2633).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(f) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Temporary Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-4, May 18, 2013, 60 DCR 4624, 20 DCSTAT 1268).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11B - Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity › § 1–1171.06a. Conforming amendment. [Omitted]

§ 1–1171.06a. Conforming amendment. [Omitted]
Omitted.
(Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-335, § 7a; as added Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-80, § 2(g), 61 DCR 169.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 18-335, § 7a, amending subdivision (7) of this section, see § 2(g) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-25, March 7, 2013, 60 DCR 3986, 20 DCSTAT 485).
For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 18-335, § 7a, amending subdivision (7) of this section, see § 2(g) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-231, December 20, 2013, 61 DCR 3, 20 DCSTAT 2633).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) addition of D.C. Law 18-335, § 7a, see § 2(g) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Temporary Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-4, May 18, 2013, 60 DCR 4624, 20 DCSTAT 1268).
Editor's Notes
D.C. Law 18-335, § 7a, as added by D.C. Law 20-80, § 2(g), is codified as § 1-1161.01(7)(E-i).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 11B - Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity › § 1–1171.07. Applicability

§ 1–1171.07. Applicability.
(a) This chapter shall apply as of January 29, 2013.
(b) For an offense committed between January 29, 2013, and March 7, 2013, this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit any conduct that was proscribed under the federal Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. § 7321 et seq., or this chapter, or authorize any penalties that were not available before March 7, 2013.
(Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-335, § 8, 58 DCR 599; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-80, § 2(h), 61 DCR 169.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-80 rewrote (a), which formerly read “This chapter shall apply upon enactment by the Congress of an act excluding the District of Columbia from the coverage of 5 U.S.C. §§ 7321 through 7326 (Hatch Act)”; and rewrote (b), which formerly read “This chapter shall apply upon inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan”.
Cross References
Hatch Act retention, § 1-625.01.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(h) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-25, March 7, 2013, 60 DCR 3986, 20 DCSTAT 485).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(h) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-231, December 20, 2013, 61 DCR 3, 20 DCSTAT 2633).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(h) of the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Temporary Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-4, May 18, 2013, 60 DCR 4624, 20 DCSTAT 1268).
Editor's Notes
Congress enacted and the President signed Public Law 112-230 on December 28, 2012, excluding the District of Columbia from the coverage of 5 U.S.C. §§ 7321 through 7326 (Hatch Act).
Public Law 112-230 was approved December 28, 2012, satisfying the applicability requirement of subsection (a) of this section.
The Budget Director of the Council of the District of Columbia has determined that the fiscal effect of D.C. Law 18-335 has been included in an approved budget and financial plan.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1202. Term of office. [Repealed]

§ 1–1202. Term of office. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1279, ch. 854, § 559; Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-802.
1973 Ed., § 1-502.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1203. Oath; bond. [Repealed]

§ 1–1203. Oath; bond. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1279, ch. 854, § 561; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; Dec. 16, 1944, 58 Stat. 811, ch. 597, § 2; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(a), (b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 7, 1955, 69 Stat. 281, ch. 280, § 5; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 263, Pub. L. 89-493, § 1; Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-803.
1973 Ed., § 1-504.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1217.
Cross References
Oaths and affirmations, see § 1-501.
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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1204. Seal. [Repealed]

§ 1–1204. Seal. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1279, ch. 854, § 562; Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-804.
1973 Ed., § 1-505.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1205. Filing of signature; depositing impression of seal; certification as to authenticity. [Repealed]

§ 1–1205. Filing of signature; depositing impression of seal; certification as to authenticity. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1279, ch. 854, § 563; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 263, Pub. L. 89-493, § 2; Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-805.
1973 Ed., § 1-506.
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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1206. Exemption from execution. [Repealed]

§ 1–1206. Exemption from execution. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1279, ch. 854, § 564; Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-806.
1973 Ed., § 1-507.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1217.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1207. Foreign bills of exchange. [Repealed]

§ 1–1207. Foreign bills of exchange. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1279, ch. 854, § 565; Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-807.
1973 Ed., § 1-508.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1208. Inland bills of exchange; promissory notes and checks. [Repealed]

§ 1–1208. Inland bills of exchange; promissory notes and checks. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1279, ch. 854, § 567; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-808.
1973 Ed., § 1-509.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1209. Other acts for use and effect beyond District. [Repealed]

§ 1–1209. Other acts for use and effect beyond District. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1279, ch. 854, § 566; Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-809.
1973 Ed., § 1-510.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1210. Certification of certain instruments; depositions; administration of oaths and affirmations; affidavits. [Repealed]

§ 1–1210. Certification of certain instruments; depositions; administration of oaths and affirmations; affidavits. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1280, ch. 854, § 568; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 533, ch. 1329; Oct. 1, 1976, D.C. Law 1-87, § 2, 23 DCR 2544; Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-810.
1973 Ed., § 1-511.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1211.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 12 - Notaries Public. [Repealed] › § 1–1211. Record of official acts; certified copies. [Repealed]

§ 1–1211. Record of official acts; certified copies. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1280, ch. 854, § 569; Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 34(b), 65 DCR 11606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-811.
1973 Ed., § 1-512.