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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 1 - Public Libraries › Subchapter I - General › § 39–115. Books from Birth program

§ 39–115. Books from Birth program.
(a) There is established the Books from Birth program as a program of the District of Columbia Public Library (“DCPL”), to be administered by the Executive Director of DCPL.
(b) The Books from Birth program shall provide books to all children registered with the program, delivered to the residence of the child at the rate of one per month, from the month following the child’s birth or enrollment in the program to the child’s 5th birthday.
(c)(1) The Executive Director shall make reasonable efforts to register every child under the age of 5 residing in the District who wishes to participate in the Books from Birth program.
(2) The Executive Director may enter into such memoranda of agreement or understanding as necessary to ensure each family receives registration information upon the child’s birth.
(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the registration list shall be used solely for activities related to the Books from Birth program and shall not be sold or used for any other purpose.
(2) The Executive Director may use the registration list to conduct outreach and provide information about library programs and services, including those related to children, adult, or family literacy, or other educational or literacy material as DCPL considers useful to registered families.
(e) Book titles for each age group shall be selected to reflect age-appropriate concepts and diversity of characters, culture, and authors.
(f) The Executive Director may enter into contractual and promotional agreements necessary to effectively implement the Books from Birth program.
(June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 15; as added Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 4072, 62 DCR 10905.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 4072 of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 1 - Public Libraries › Subchapter I - General › § 39–116. Books from Birth Fund

§ 39–116. Books from Birth Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Books from Birth Fund (“Fund”), which shall be administered by the Board in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited in the Fund:
(1) Funds appropriated by the District;
(2) Donations from the public;
(3) Donations from private entities; and
(4) Funds provided through a sponsorship agreement.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used to implement and promote the Books from Birth program, including:
(1) Purchasing books for the Books from Birth program;
(2) Handling and delivery costs;
(3) Promotional costs; and
(4) Appropriate overhead or administrative expenses related to the Books from Birth program and the Fund.
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund, and interest earned, 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.
(June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 16; as added Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 4072, 62 DCR 10905.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 4072 of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 1 - Public Libraries › Subchapter I - General › § 39–117. DCPL Revenue-Generating Activities Fund

§ 39–117. DCPL Revenue-Generating Activities Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the DCPL Revenue-Generating Activities Fund (“Fund”), which shall be administered by the Board in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) The Fund shall consist of the revenue from revenue-generating activities and services described in §§ 39-105(a)(14), (16), and (17)(A)(ii)-(iii) and 39-107.
(c) The Fund shall be used for the following purposes:
(1) Payment of any expenses associated with activities and services described in §  39-105(a)(14), including expenses for space rental and special events associated with the activities and services authorized in §  39-105(a)(14);
(2) Payment of any non-personnel costs related to the library services mission of the District of Columbia Public Library; and
(3) To support the operations of the District of Columbia Public Library, including programming and facilities improvements, and to purchase food, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages for the general public, District of Columbia Public Library program participants, and District government employees.
(d) The money deposited into the Fund but not expended in a fiscal year shall not revert to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(June 3, 1896, 29 Stat. 244, ch. 315, § 17; as added Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 4112(b), 62 DCR 10905; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 4052(b), 65 DCR 9388; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 4072(d), 66 DCR 8621.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4072(d) 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 § 4072(d) 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 § 4052(b) 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 § 4052(b) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 4112(b) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-36: Section 4113 of D.C. Law 21-36 provided that section 4112 of the act shall apply as of March 25, 2015.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 1 - Public Libraries › Subchapter II - Miscellaneous › § 39–121. Takoma Park branch — Hours. [Repealed]

§ 39–121. Takoma Park branch — Hours. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 943, ch. 150, § 1; Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-17, § 3, 32 DCR 3582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 37-107.
1973 Ed., § 37-107.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 1 - Public Libraries › Subchapter II - Miscellaneous › § 39–122. Takoma Park branch — Appropriation. [Repealed]

§ 39–122. Takoma Park branch — Appropriation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 4, 1910, 36 Stat. 290, ch. 141; Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-17, § 4, 32 DCR 3582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 37-108.
1973 Ed., § 37-108.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 1 - Public Libraries › Subchapter II - Miscellaneous › § 39–123. Transfer of miscellaneous books to District public library

§ 39–123. Transfer of miscellaneous books to District public library.
Any books of a miscellaneous character no longer required for the use of any executive department, or bureau, or commission of the government, and not deemed an advisable addition to the Library of Congress, shall, if appropriate to the uses of the free public library of the District of Columbia, subject to applicable regulations under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, be turned over to that library for general use as a part thereof.
(Feb. 25, 1903, 32 Stat. 865, ch. 755, § 1; Oct. 31, 1951, 65 Stat. 706, ch. 654, § 2(1).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 37-109.
1973 Ed., § 37-109.
References in Text
The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in this section, is the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 377, ch. 288, as amended.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 1 - Public Libraries › Subchapter II - Miscellaneous › § 39–124. Depository of Government publications

§ 39–124. Depository of Government publications.
The Public Library of the District of Columbia is hereby constituted a designated depository of governmental publications, and the Superintendent of Documents shall supply to such library 1 copy of each such publication, in the same form as supplied to other designated depositories.
(Sept. 28, 1943, 57 Stat. 568, ch. 243.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 37-110.
1973 Ed., § 37-111.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 1 - Public Libraries › Subchapter II - Miscellaneous › § 39–125. Public library hours. [Repealed]

§ 39–125. Public library hours. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-256, § 2, 60 DCR 990; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7054, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7054 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7054 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-256: Section 3 of D.C. Law 19-256 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 2 - Commission on the Arts and Humanities › § 39–201. Authority of Council

§ 39–201. Authority of Council.
The enactment of this chapter by the Council is done pursuant to the authority vested in the Council under § 1-204.04(b).
(Oct. 21, 1975, D.C. Law 1-22, § 2, 22 DCR 2083.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2001.
1973 Ed., § 31-1901.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 2 - Commission on the Arts and Humanities › § 39–205.02. Humanities grant program

§ 39–205.02. Humanities grant program.
(a) There is established within the Commission a Humanities Grant Program to provide subgrants in the humanities.
(b)(1) Notwithstanding part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1, the Commission shall have grantmaking authority to provide funds to HumanitiesDC; provided, that such funds shall be included in an approved budget and designated for the HumanitiesDC; provided further, that, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, such funds shall be used to make subgrants in the humanities for the purpose of promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of local history in all District neighborhoods.
(2) Up to 30% of each disbursement from the Humanities Grant Program budget to HumanitiesDC may be utilized by HumanitiesDC for administrative expenses, capacity building, technical assistance, and evaluation of the Humanities Grant Program.
(c) Subgrants shall be:
(1) Awarded on a competitive basis;
(2) Used exclusively to fund District of Columbia residents, non-profits, neighborhood citizen or civic associations, educational institutions, alumni groups, and other entities with qualifying proposals under this section; and
(3) Selected through a process that includes independent review panels.
(d) Repealed.
(e) HumanitiesDC shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Commission. The MOU shall set forth certain administrative requirements for HumanitiesDC to abide by when it obtains District funds and awards subgrants involving District funds, and will clarify and reaffirm HumanitiesDC responsibility and obligation with respect to District funds, including the monitoring of the use of District funds.
(Oct. 21, 1975, D.C. Law 1-22, § 6b; as added Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2202(f), 66 DCR 8621; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 2004(e), 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2004(e) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2202(f) of the 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) creation of this section, see § 2202(f) of the 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 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 2 - Commission on the Arts and Humanities › § 39–205.03. Transfer provisions

§ 39–205.03. Transfer provisions.
By October 1, 2019, the Mayor shall transfer to the Commission such positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or assigned to the Office of the Mayor for the purposes of funding and running the Commission, at which time the Commission on the Arts and Humanities within the Office of the Mayor shall be abolished.
(Oct. 21, 1975, D.C. Law 1-22, § 6c; as added Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2202(f), 66 DCR 8621.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2202(f) of the 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) creation of this section, see § 2202(f) of the 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 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 2 - Commission on the Arts and Humanities › § 39–205.04. Large capital grants program

§ 39–205.04. Large capital grants program.
(a) There is established within the Commission a Large Capital Grants program to provide subgrants to eligible organizations for the purpose of funding large capital grants for facility improvements in an amount exceeding $900,000 per grant.
(b) Eligibility for a large capital grant shall be limited to organizations that:
(1) Own the facility to be improved in fee simple, or hold a lease the facility to be improved on a long-term basis of greater than 30 years; and
(2) Use the grant to improve a facility with a real property tax assessment of $1 million or more.
(c) An organization awarded a large capital grant pursuant to this section shall not be eligible for a grant to fund capital projects pursuant to § 39-205(c-1)(2)(A)(i) in the same fiscal year.
(d) An organization awarded a large capital grant pursuant to this section shall not be eligible for a large capital grant for two subsequent fiscal years.
(e)(1) The Commission, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section. Such rules shall set forth eligibility and disbursement requirements in addition to the requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this section.
(2)(A) By November 1, 2023, proposed rules for implementation of this section shall be submitted to the Council for approval.
(B) If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, in whole or in part, by resolution within a 60-day period that commences on the date of their submission to the Council and excludes days of Council recess, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.
(C) The Commission may not advertise or award any grants under this section until the Council has approved the proposed rules in whole or in part or the proposed rules are deemed approved pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.
(Oct. 21, 1975, D.C. Law 1-22, § 6d; as added Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 2162(b), 70 DCR 10366.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 2 - Commission on the Arts and Humanities › § 39–206. Miscellaneous provisions

§ 39–206. Miscellaneous provisions.
(a) The Mayor shall instruct the Office of Management and Budget Systems to coordinate with the Commission the establishment of a bookkeeping and accounting system to allow for swift transference of grant monies from the District government to a recipient, and shall instruct that Office, in concert with the Commission, to establish a voucher system which would also allow for the swift transference of funds from the District government to grant recipients.
(b) Repealed.
(c) Repealed.
(Oct. 21, 1975, D.C. Law 1-22, § 7, 22 DCR 2088; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2202(g), 66 DCR 8621.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2006.
1973 Ed., § 31-1906.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2202(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 § 2202(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 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 3 - Museum of the City of Washington › § 39–301. Established; designation as official cultural institution; duties

§ 39–301. Established; designation as official cultural institution; duties.
(a) There is established in the District of Columbia a membership nonprofit corporation which shall be known as the Museum of the City of Washington, Incorporated (hereinafter the “Museum”).
(b) The Museum is designated as the official cultural institution in the District of Columbia for preserving the record of local achievement, history, culture, and scholarship in history and the arts of the District of Columbia.
(c) The Museum shall:
(1) Collect, preserve, and exhibit those historical artifacts, archival material, and works of art relating to the heritage of the citizenry of the District of Columbia; and
(2) Develop educational programs to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the District of Columbia.
(July 26, 1980, D.C. Law 3-79, § 2, 27 DCR 2546.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 3 - Museum of the City of Washington › § 39–302. Service of process

§ 39–302. Service of process.
The Museum shall maintain a designated agent to accept service of process for the Museum. Notice to or service upon the agent is notice or service upon the Museum.
(July 26, 1980, D.C. Law 3-79, § 3, 27 DCR 2546.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2102.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 3 - Museum of the City of Washington › § 39–303. Corporate powers

§ 39–303. Corporate powers.
The Museum may exercise those powers conferred upon a nonprofit corporation in Chapters 1, 2, and 4 of Title 29.
(July 26, 1980, D.C. Law 3-79, § 4, 27 DCR 2546; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(ee), 58 DCR 1720.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2103.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-378 substituted “Chapters 1, 2, and 4 of Title 29” for “Chapter 3 of Title 29”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 3 - Museum of the City of Washington › § 39–304. Board of Directors — Established; composition; term of office; nonvoting ex officio members

§ 39–304. Board of Directors — Established; composition; term of office; nonvoting ex officio members.
(a) A self-perpetuating Board of Directors is established to manage the affairs of the Museum. The Board shall have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 23 members. Members of the Board shall include representatives of various geographical areas of the City, business people, and community leaders known for their interest in the arts, culture, and humanities.
(b) Each member of the initial Board, as established by this chapter, shall serve a term of 1 year. A successor Board shall be established according to the requirements of this chapter and those bylaws adopted by the initial Board. Each member of a successor Board shall serve a 3-year term.
(c) The initial Board shall have a minimum of 10 members and shall be composed at a minimum of the following individuals:
(1) Ms. Leslie Buhler;
(2) Ms. Charlotte Chapman;
(3) Ms. Marcia Greenlee;
(4) Mr. Earl James;
(5) Mr. Leroi Johnson;
(6) Mr. Tom Lodge;
(7) Ms. Betty Monkman;
(8) Mr. Harris Snettel;
(9) Dr. Frank Taylor; and
(10) Dr. James Walker.
(d) The initial Board shall appoint such additional or replacement members up to a maximum of 23 individuals, so that the initial Board meets the representational requirements of subsection (a) of this section. The members shall be appointed according to the bylaws adopted by the Board members listed in subsection (c) of this section.
(e) The following individuals shall be nonvoting ex officio members of the initial Board:
(1) Dr. John Kinard, Anacostia Neighborhood Museum;
(2) Dr. Phillip Ogilvie, D.C. Foundation for Creative Space;
(3) Mr. William H. Press, Columbia Historical Society;
(4) Mr. Fred Schwengel, J.S. Capitol Historical Society;
(5) Dr. Michael R. Winston, Moorland-Spingarn Research Center and Museum;
(6) Mr. Don Wolpe, Jewish Historical Society;
(7) Martin Luther King Library representative;
(8) Ms. Marion Dockery, Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington; and
(9) Ms. Cathy Smith, D.C. Public Schools.
(July 26, 1980, D.C. Law 3-79, § 5, 27 DCR 2546.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2104.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 3 - Museum of the City of Washington › § 39–305. Board of Directors — Powers and reponsibilities

§ 39–305. Board of Directors — Powers and reponsibilities.
(a) The Board shall file such papers as may be required by the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia.
(b) The Board may appoint such officers and employees as necessary to carry out the purposes of the Museum.
(c) The Board shall have the power to adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws for operation of the Museum.
(d) The Board may establish advisory committees to advise the Board and the officers of the Museum.
(e) In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Board shall encourage community participation from all areas of the City in the planning, development, and promotion of the Museum.
(f) The Board may appoint ex officio members of the Board.
(g) A member of the Board may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of the remaining members of the Board.
(July 26, 1980, D.C. Law 3-79, § 6, 27 DCR 2546.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2105.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 3 - Museum of the City of Washington › § 39–306. Cooperation of District government

§ 39–306. Cooperation of District government.
(a) The District of Columbia government may assist the Museum in carrying out this chapter by transferring or loaning to the Museum any District-owned real or personal property, facilities, furnishings, works of art, or historical artifacts. If the District of Columbia government transfers or loans any property to the Museum, the Museum may not transfer that property to any other person or entity without the express approval of the District government.
(b) The District of Columbia government may appropriate funds or loan personnel to the Museum on a permanent or temporary basis to assist the Museum in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
(July 26, 1980, D.C. Law 3-79, § 7, 27 DCR 2546.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2106.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 3 - Museum of the City of Washington › § 39–307. Dissolution

§ 39–307. Dissolution.
Except as otherwise provided in a contract or legacy transferring or loaning property to the Museum, upon dissolution of the Museum as a corporation, all remaining assets shall be transferred to the Mayor of the District of Columbia. The Mayor shall make every effort to use the assets for the Museum and public education purposes as provided in this chapter.
(July 26, 1980, D.C. Law 3-79, § 8, 27 DCR 2546.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2107.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 3 - Museum of the City of Washington › § 39–308. Tax status

§ 39–308. Tax status.
The Museum may engage in such activities that make it eligible for treatment as an organization described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C.) which may be exempt from federal taxation under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.).
(July 26, 1980, D.C. Law 3-79, § 9, 27 DCR 2546; May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231, § 37, 36 DCR 492.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2108.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 3 - Museum of the City of Washington › § 39–309. Retention of Council’s authority

§ 39–309. Retention of Council’s authority.
The Council of the District of Columbia retains the full right to repeal or amend this chapter at any time.
(July 26, 1980, D.C. Law 3-79, § 10, 27 DCR 2546.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2109.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 4 - Arts and Cultural Facilities Support › § 39–401. Definitions

§ 39–401. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Arena Stage project” means the planning, development, acquisition, and construction of theater facilities and ancillary facilities to be located at 1101 6th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. (Square 472, Lot 123).
(2) “Eligible organization” means an organization with real property described in § 47-1002(6), (7), (10), or (19) that has a signed lease for at least 10 years to carry out the purposes described in those paragraphs.
(3) “Capital costs” means the costs of materials and supplies for the construction, rehabilitation, renovation, or preparation of architectural or engineering plans for a physical facility located in the District.
(5) “Economic assistance” means a loan, grant, investment, or other form of expenditure of District monies.
(Apr. 5, 2005, D.C. Law 15-271, § 2, 52 DCR 820.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 4 - Arts and Cultural Facilities Support › § 39–402. Authorization to provide public support for arts, cultural, and educational facilities. [Repealed]

§ 39–402. Authorization to provide public support for arts, cultural, and educational facilities. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 5, 2005, D.C. Law 15-271, § 3, 52 DCR 820; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 7181(a), 57 DCR 181.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal, see § 7181(a) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) repeal, see § 7181(a), of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
Short Title
Short title: Section 7180 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle P of title VII of the act may be cited as the “Capital Grant Authority Repeal Amendment Act of 2009”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 4 - Arts and Cultural Facilities Support › § 39–402.01. Continuing authorization to provide public support

§ 39–402.01. Continuing authorization to provide public support.
Subject to the appropriation of funds or the identification of legally available funds, the Mayor may provide economic assistance to pay all or a portion of the capital costs incurred by a project approved by the Council prior to November 1, 2009.
(Apr. 5, 2005, D.C. Law 15-271, § 3a; as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 7181(b), 57 DCR 181.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 7181(b) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 7181(b), of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 4 - Arts and Cultural Facilities Support › § 39–403. Economic assistance to Arena Stage

§ 39–403. Economic assistance to Arena Stage.
(a) The Council finds that the Washington Drama Society is an eligible organization, and that the Arena Stage Project will contribute to the redevelopment of the southwest waterfront and provide financial, economic, educational, and cultural benefits to the residents of the District.
(b) Subject to the appropriation of funds or the identification of legally available funds, the Mayor is authorized to provide economic assistance to the Washington Drama Society for the Arena Stage Project in an amount not to exceed $20 million.
(Apr. 5, 2005, D.C. Law 15-271, § 4, 52 DCR 820.)
Editor's Notes
Studio Theatre, Inc.: Sections 2 and 3 of D.C. Law 15-311 provided:
“Sec. 2. Findings.
“The Council finds:
“(1) The Studio Theatre, Inc. (‘Studio’) is an important cultural and economic asset of the District.
“(2) Studio is a not-for-profit organization and the largest actor training program in the District.
“(3) Studio moved to the 14th Street corridor in 1975, less than a decade after the area was hard hit by the riots of 1968. At the time of Studio’s relocation, the 14th Street corridor was full of empty storefronts and littered with hypodermic needles and condoms.
“(4) Studio’s relocation to the 14th Street corridor and its active involvement in the community has contributed significantly to the corridor’s physical and economic revitalization.
“(5) In 2001, Studio announced a major plan to ensure the theatre’s continued survival and vibrancy on 14th Street.
“(6) Studio purchased 2 adjacent, dilapidated buildings and announced plans for a 4-theatre performance and training complex.
“(7) Studio is currently engaged in a capital campaign to finance the costs of acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating, furnishing, and equipping the additional space.
“(8) The capital campaign —although having already raised $10 million —has produced lower than expected contributions from corporations and individuals.
“(9) Financial assistance from the District is necessary to avoid a funding shortfall and to ensure the successful completion and operation of the project.
“(10) Studio’s expansion will provide significant cultural, social, educational, and economic benefits to residents of the District of Columbia and contribute to community improvements.
“Sec. 3. Authority to provide funds.
“The Mayor may provide up to $2 million to The Studio Theatre, Inc., a not-for-profit District of Columbia corporation, to assist in financing the costs of expanding, rehabilitating, maintaining, furnishing, equipping, and making other capital improvements to The Studio Theatre. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term ”The Studio Theatre“ means the facilities located at 1507 and 1509 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. listed in the land records as Lots 830, 834, and 835 in Square 241, that are operated by The Studio Theatre, Inc.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 4 - Arts and Cultural Facilities Support › § 39–404. Rulemaking

§ 39–404. Rulemaking.
The Mayor shall promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2, setting forth the criteria and standards for providing economic assistance under this chapter.
(Apr. 5, 2005, D.C. Law 15-271, § 5, 52 DCR 820.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 39 - Libraries and Cultural Institutions › Chapter 4 - Arts and Cultural Facilities Support › § 39–405. Report to Council

§ 39–405. Report to Council.
Within 45 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Mayor shall submit to the Council a report that states in detail the amount of economic assistance provided under this chapter during the preceding fiscal year, and names the recipients of the economic assistance and their uses of that assistance.
(Apr. 5, 2005, D.C. Law 15-271, § 6, 52 DCR 820.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 1 - Garage Keepers and Liverymen › § 40–101. Liveryman’s lien

§ 40–101. Liveryman’s lien.
It shall be lawful for all persons keeping or boarding any animals at livery within the District, under any agreement with the owner thereof, to detain such animals until all charges under such agreement for the care, keep, or board of such animals shall have been paid; provided, however, that before enforcing the lien hereby given notice in writing shall be given to such owner in person or by registered mail at his last-known place of residence of the amount of such charges and the intention to detain such animal or animals until such charges shall be paid.
(June 3, 1952, 66 Stat. 96, ch. 361, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1973 Ed., § 38-201.
1981 Ed., § 38-201.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 40-103.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 1 - Garage Keepers and Liverymen › § 40–102. Lien for storage, repairs and supplies for motor vehicles

§ 40–102. Lien for storage, repairs and supplies for motor vehicles.
(a) All persons storing, repairing, or furnishing supplies of or concerning motor vehicles including trailers shall have a lien for their agreed or reasonable charges for such storage, repairs, and supplies when such charges are incurred by an owner or conditional vendee or chattel mortgagor (including a grantor of deed of trust in lieu of mortgage) of such motor vehicle, and may detain such motor vehicle at any time they may have lawful possession thereof. Such lien shall have priority over every security interest and other lien or right in or to the vehicle except as hereinafter limited with respect to claims for storage. Before enforcing such lien, notice in writing shall be given to the title holder, every secured party and other lien holder shown by the certificate of title or registry of the vehicle, and any other persons known to claimant who have any interest in or lien upon the vehicle. Such notice shall be delivered personally or sent by registered mail to the last-known address of the person to whom given, shall state that a lien is claimed for the charges therein set forth or thereto attached, and shall demand payment thereof. There shall be incorporated in or attached to said notice a statement of particulars of the charge or charges for which a lien is claimed, to which may be added to a claim for storage of the vehicle from the date of said notice to the date of payment or sale, which amount shall be set forth at a daily or weekly rate which shall not be in excess of charges prevailing at the time for similar storage, and shall not be in excess of $3 per day or $21 per week, which additional charge shall in no event cover a period in excess of 90 days.
(b) As used in this section, “security interest” and “secured party” have the same meanings as those given to the terms by §§ 28:1-201 and 28:9-105 (1) (m), respectively.
(June 3, 1952, 66 Stat. 97, ch. 361, § 2; Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 770, Pub. L. 88-243, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-202.
1973 Ed., § 38-205.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 40-103 and § 40-105.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 1 - Garage Keepers and Liverymen › § 40–103. Enforcement of lien by sale

§ 40–103. Enforcement of lien by sale.
(a) If the amount due and for which a lien is given by § 40-101 or 40-102 hereof is not paid by the end of 30 days after the giving of notice, then the party entitled to such lien may proceed to sell the property so subject to lien at public auction, after giving notice once a week for 3 successive weeks in some daily newspaper published in the District. Said advertisement shall set forth the date, time, and place of sale, which shall not be less than 15 days from date of the 1st publication of such notice, that the purpose of the sale is to satisfy a lien, the amount for which said lien is claimed, including storage to date of sale if allowable, the names of all interested parties, and a description of the chattel, including, in the case of vehicles, the make, type, year and model number, serial number and engine number, if any, and State or District license number and year.
(b) Any person selling such property in order to satisfy a fraudulent, excessive, or unreasonable lien shall be guilty of a conversion of such property and liable to the owner in damages therefor.
(June 3, 1952, 66 Stat. 97, ch. 361, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-203.
1973 Ed., § 38-206.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 1 - Garage Keepers and Liverymen › § 40–104. Application of proceeds of sale

§ 40–104. Application of proceeds of sale.
The proceeds of such sale shall be applied:
(1) To the expenses of such sales and the discharge of such lien;
(2) To payment of other liens, if any, in the order of their priority; and
(3) To the owner of the property.
(June 3, 1952, 66 Stat. 97, ch. 361, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-204.
1973 Ed., § 38-207.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 1 - Garage Keepers and Liverymen › § 40–105. Limitation on lien for storage

§ 40–105. Limitation on lien for storage.
To the extent that any lien provided for in this chapter is based on a claim for storage of a motor vehicle in excess of $150, such lien shall be, as to such excess, inferior to the lien of a conditional vendor or chattel mortgagee (as defined in § 40-102) claiming under an instrument recorded on a date earlier than the period to which such charges are attributable.
(June 3, 1952, 66 Stat. 97, ch. 361, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-205.
1973 Ed., § 38-208.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 2 - Hospitals › § 40–201. Hospital’s lien for services on recovery in accident cases

§ 40–201. Hospital’s lien for services on recovery in accident cases.
Every association, corporation, or other institution, and any agency of the United States or the District of Columbia, maintaining a hospital in the District of Columbia, which shall furnish medical or other service to any patient injured by reason of an accident causing injuries not covered by the Employees’ Compensation Act or the Workmen’s Compensation Act, shall, if such injured party shall assert or maintain a claim against another for damages on account of such injuries, have a lien upon that part going or belonging to such patient, of any recovery or sum had or collected or to be collected by such patient, or by his heirs or personal representatives in the case of his death, whether by judgment or by settlement or compromise to the amount of the reasonable and necessary charges of such hospital for the treatment, care, and maintenance of such patient in such hospital up to the date of payment of such damages; provided, that the lien herein set forth shall not be applied or considered valid against anyone suffering injuries coming under the Employees’ Compensation Act or the Workmen’s Compensation Act in this District.
(June 30, 1939, 53 Stat. 990, ch. 255, § 1; June 19, 1948, 62 Stat. 496, ch. 525, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-301.
1973 Ed., § 38-301.
References in Text
The Employees’ Compensation Act, referred to in this section, refers to the Act of September 7, 1916 which is codified in 5 U.S.C. § 8101 et seq.
The Workmen’s Compensation Act refers to former Chapter 5 of Title 36, which was repealed by the Act of July 1, 1980, D.C. Law 3-77, § 46.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 2 - Hospitals › § 40–202. Notice

§ 40–202. Notice.
No such lien shall be effective, however, unless a written notice containing the name and address of the injured person, the date of the accident, the name and location of the hospital, and the name of the person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations alleged to be liable to the injured party for the injuries received, shall be filed in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia in a docket provided for such liens, prior to the payment of any moneys to such injured person, his attorneys, or legal representatives as compensation for such injuries; nor unless the hospital shall also mail, postage prepaid, a copy of such notice with a statement of the date of filing thereof to the person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations alleged to be liable to the injured party for the injuries sustained prior to the payment of any moneys to such injured person, his attorneys, or legal representatives as compensation for such injuries. Such hospital shall mail a copy of such notice to any insurance carrier which has insured such person, firm, or corporation against such liability, where the name of such insurance carrier is ascertained.
(June 30, 1939, 53 Stat. 990, ch. 255, § 2; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 265, Pub. L. 89-493, § 16.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-302.
1973 Ed., § 38-302.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 2 - Hospitals › § 40–203. Liability for failure to pay hospital’s lien

§ 40–203. Liability for failure to pay hospital’s lien.
Any person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations, including an insurance carrier, making any payment to such patient or to his attorneys or heirs or legal representatives as compensation for the injury sustained, after the filing and mailing of such notice without paying to such hospital the amount of its lien or so much thereof as can be satisfied out of the moneys due under any final judgment or compromise or settlement agreement after paying the amount of any prior liens, shall for a period of 1 year from the date of payment to such patient or his heirs, attorneys, or legal representatives, as aforesaid, be and remain liable to such hospital for the amount which such hospital was entitled to receive as aforesaid; and any such association, corporation, or other institution, and any agency of the United States or the District of Columbia, maintaining such hospital, may, within such period, enforce its lien by a suit at law against such person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations making any such payment.
(June 30, 1939, 53 Stat. 990, ch. 255, § 3; June 19, 1948, 62 Stat. 496, ch. 525, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-303.
1973 Ed., § 38-303.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 2 - Hospitals › § 40–204. Permission to examine hospital records

§ 40–204. Permission to examine hospital records.
Any person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations legally liable for such lien or against whom a claim shall be asserted for compensation for such injuries, shall be permitted to examine the ledger entries and similar records of any such association, corporation, or other institution or body, and of any agency of the United States or the District of Columbia, maintaining such hospital for the purpose of ascertaining the basis for such lien.
(June 30, 1939, 53 Stat. 991, ch. 255, § 4; June 19, 1948, 62 Stat. 496, ch. 525, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-304.
1973 Ed., § 38-304.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 2 - Hospitals › § 40–205. Recorder to provide lien docket

§ 40–205. Recorder to provide lien docket.
The Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia shall provide a suitable bound book to be called the hospital lien docket, in which, upon the filing of any lien claim under the provisions of this chapter, he shall enter the name of the injured person, the name of the person, firm, or corporation alleged to be liable for the injuries, the date of the accident, and the name of the hospital or other institution or agency making the claim. The Recorder of Deeds shall index the same in the name of the injured person and shall charge and collect a fee of $1 for recording, indexing, and releasing the lien so filed.
(June 30, 1939, 53 Stat. 991, ch. 255, § 5; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); June 19, 1948, 62 Stat. 496, ch. 525, § 4; May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 265, Pub. L. 89-493, § 16.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-305.
1973 Ed., § 38-305.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 40 - Liens › Chapter 3 - Mechanics, Materialmen, and Contractors › Subchapter I - General › § 40–301.01. Mechanic’s lien

§ 40–301.01. Mechanic’s lien.
Every building erected, improved, added to, or repaired at the direction of the owner, or the owner’s authorized agent, and the land on which the same is erected, intended to be used in connection therewith, or necessary to the use and enjoyment thereof, to the extent of the right, title, and interest, at that time existing, of the owner, shall be subject to a lien in favor of the contractor who contracted with the owner, in the amount of the contract price or, in the absence of an express contract, the reasonable value of the project; provided, that to enforce the lien, the contractor claiming the lien shall record in the land records a notice of intent and comply with the other procedures prescribed in this chapter.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1384, ch. 854, § 1237; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-31, § 2(b), 52 DCR 7195.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 38-101.
1973 Ed., § 38-101.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 40-303.01, § 42-1902.02, § 42-2025, and § 42-2303.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-31 rewrote section, which had read as follows: “Every building erected, improved, added to, or repaired by the owner or his agent, and the lot of ground on which the same is erected, being all the ground used or intended to be used in connection therewith, or necessary to the use and enjoyment thereof, to the extent of the right, title, and interest, at that time existing, of such owner, whether owner in fee or of a less estate, or lessee for a term of years, or vendee in possession under a contract of sale, shall be subject to a lien in favor of the contractor with such owner or his duly authorized agent for the contract price agreed upon between them, or, in the absence of an express contract, for the reasonable value of the work and materials furnished for and about the erection, construction, improvement, or repair of or addition to such building, or the placing of any engine, machinery, or other thing therein or in connection therewith so as to become a fixture, though capable of being detached; provided, that the person claiming the lien shall file the notice herein prescribed.”
Cross References
Condominiums, see § 40-1902.02.
Horizontal property regimes, see § 42-2025.
Payment as defense to assertion of lien, see § 47-2883.03.