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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21 - Youth Residential Facilities Licensures › § 7–2101. Definitions

§ 7–2101. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Child” means any individual who is:
(A) Under 18 years of age;
(B) 18 to 20 years of age and subject to a consent decree or dispositional order entered pursuant to Chapter 23 of Title 16; or
(C) 18 to 21 years of age and has an individualized education program pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq.
(2) “Continuing care” means ongoing supervision and care designed to nurture a resident’s growth and development, meet basic health needs, and monitor applicable school or work attendance.
(3) “Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(4) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(5) “Emergency care” means temporary supervision and care, usually not exceeding 90 days and provided as the result of an individual or family crisis, that includes monitoring of applicable school or work attendance and an assessment of a resident’s physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
(6) “Facility” means a youth residential facility.
(7) “Resident” means a District child residing in a youth residential facility.
(8) “Therapeutic care” means an intensive, professionally supervised program of education and treatment designed to meet a resident’s physical, psychosocial, and educational needs as identified in an individualized treatment plan and, if applicable, an individualized education program.
(9)(A) “Youth residential facility” means a residential placement providing adult supervision and care for 1 or more children who are not related by blood, marriage, guardianship, or adoption (including both final and nonfinal adoptive placements) to any of the facility’s adult caregivers and who were found to be in need of a specialized living arrangement as the result of:
(i) A detention or shelter care hearing held pursuant to § 16-2312;
(ii) A dispositional hearing held pursuant to § 16-2317;
(iii) Family crisis, homelessness, runaway status, or other circumstances creating a need for out-of-home supervision and care; or
(iv) A mental or physical disability that requires, in accordance with 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq., more services than can be provided by nonresidential programs.
(B) The term “youth residential facility” shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, foster homes, youth shelters, runaway shelters, emergency care facilities, youth group homes, supervised apartments, and residential treatment centers; it shall not include informal substitute care provided by friends or neighbors or those facilities licensed under Chapter 5 of Title 44.
(Aug. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-139, § 2, 33 DCR 3804; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 28(a), 53 DCR 6198.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-801.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305, in par. (9)(A)(iv), substituted “disability” for “handicap”.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-139, see Mayor’s Order 86-202, November 12, 1986.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21 - Youth Residential Facilities Licensures › § 7–2104. Governing boards and advisory committees

§ 7–2104. Governing boards and advisory committees.
(a) Each facility except a foster home shall have a governing board or local advisory committee that includes 1 or more representatives of the neighborhood where the facility is located. If a licensee operates more than 1 facility in the District, a single governing board or advisory committee may serve all of the licensee’s facilities so long as it includes at least 1 representative of each neighborhood in which the licensee operates a facility.
(b) The governing board or advisory committee shall:
(1) Meet with the facility administrator at the facility at least quarterly to review programs, policies, citizen complaints, and police contacts;
(2) Inform the Mayor in writing of any situation that a majority of the board or committee believes warrants correction and that the facility has failed to correct within a reasonable period of time after being notified by the board or committee; and
(3) Report annually to the Mayor on the number of admissions, the number, outcome, and length of stay of planned and unplanned discharges, staff turnover rate and efforts to reduce it, and program effectiveness in meeting the needs of residents.
(Aug. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-139, § 5, 33 DCR 3804.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-804.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21 - Youth Residential Facilities Licensures › § 7–2105. Inspections

§ 7–2105. Inspections.
(a)(1) To ensure that each new facility will be in compliance with this chapter, the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, and all other applicable laws, the Mayor shall conduct an on-site inspection before a facility’s initial licensure. Instead of issuing a full-year license to a new facility or licensee, the Mayor may issue a provisional license under § 7-2107(b) pending satisfactory completion of additional, follow-up inspections. After initial licensure, the Mayor shall conduct at least 1 on-site inspection before each licensure renewal.
(2) The Mayor shall at least once a year inspect all facilities caring for District children outside the District to ensure that each of these facilities is in substantial compliance with this chapter, the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, and all other applicable laws. One year after the issuance of rules under § 7-2103, the Mayor shall report to the Council on the cost and efficacy of implementing this paragraph and on the extent to which facilities caring for District children outside the District are required by their respective jurisdictions to meet licensure standards comparable to those adopted under § 7-2103. Within 45 days after receiving the Mayor’s report, the Council shall determine whether this paragraph should be amended to authorize the Mayor to accept licensure by other jurisdictions in lieu of conducting annual inspections.
(b) The Mayor may at any reasonable hour enter a facility for the purpose of conducting an announced or unannounced inspection to check for compliance with this chapter, a rule issued pursuant to this chapter, or any other District or locally enforceable federal law. When conducting an inspection, especially of a foster home, the Mayor shall respect the homelike atmosphere of the facility and the reasonable privacy interests of its residents and adult caregivers.
(c) Any District government employee who, while visiting a facility for the purpose of casework or monitoring, observes a condition that he or she believes in violation of this chapter, a rule issued pursuant to this chapter, or any other District or federal law shall, no later than 7 days after making the observation and if not previously reported, report this suspected violation to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (“DCRA”).
(d) The Mayor shall make all licensure and inspection reports available to the public upon request and shall notify all child-placing agencies in the District whenever a facility’s license is suspended, revoked, converted to a provisional or restricted license, or not renewed.
(Aug. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-139, § 6, 33 DCR 3804.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-805.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2106, § 7-2107, and § 7-2108.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21 - Youth Residential Facilities Licensures › § 7–2107. Provisional and restricted licensure

§ 7–2107. Provisional and restricted licensure.
(a) As an alternative to denial, nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation of a license, whenever a facility has numerous deficiencies or a serious single deficiency with respect to the standards established under § 7-2103(a)(2) through (4), the Mayor may:
(1) Issue a provisional license if the facility is taking appropriate corrective actions in accordance with a mutually agreed-upon timetable; or
(2) Issue a restricted license that prohibits the facility from accepting new residents or providing certain specified services that it would otherwise be authorized to provide, if appropriate corrective actions are not forthcoming.
(b) As provided in § 7-2105(a), provisional licenses may be issued to new facilities or licensees in order to afford the Mayor sufficient time and evidence to evaluate whether a new facility or licensee is capable of complying with this chapter, the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, and other applicable laws.
(c) Provisional licenses may be granted for a period not to exceed 90 days and may be renewed no more than once.
(Aug. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-139, § 8, 33 DCR 3804.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-807.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2105.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21A - Victims of Sexual Assault Emergency Care › § 7–2121. Definitions

§ 7–2121. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Emergency contraception” means a drug or drug regimen approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy when administered after sexual contact, including oral contraceptive pills.
(2) “Hospital” means a facility that provides 24-hour inpatient care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and other health-related services, for a variety of physical or mental conditions, and may, in addition, provide outpatient services, particularly emergency care.
(Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-346, § 2, 56 DCR 966.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21A - Victims of Sexual Assault Emergency Care › § 7–2122. Information about emergency care

§ 7–2122. Information about emergency care.
(a) The Department of Health, in collaboration with the Board of Medicine and the Board of Pharmacy, shall develop medically and factually accurate written information regarding prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and emergency contraception for the prevention of pregnancy due to sexual assault.
(b) The Department of Health shall disseminate the written information produced pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to all hospitals in the District.
(Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-346, § 3, 56 DCR 966.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2123.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21A - Victims of Sexual Assault Emergency Care › § 7–2123. Access to emergency care for victims of sexual assault

§ 7–2123. Access to emergency care for victims of sexual assault.
All hospitals that provide emergency care to victims of sexual assault shall:
(1) Provide each victim of sexual assault written information developed pursuant to § 7-2122;
(2) Provide each victim of sexual assault an oral explanation of the written information distributed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this section;
(3) Inform each victim of sexual assault, orally and in writing, in a language that the victim understands, of the:
(A) Victim of sexual assault's rights under § 23-1908; and
(B) Option to be provided, by the hospital, with prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and emergency contraception for the prevention of pregnancy;
(4) Consistent with accepted medical practice and protocols, immediately provide prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and emergency contraception for the prevention of pregnancy to each victim of sexual assault, if the victim requests it and if the requested treatment is not medically contraindicated; and
(5) If the sexual assault victim, who is 13 years of age or older, consents, immediately notify the sexual assault victim advocate dispatch system described in § 23-1909(e).
(Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-346, § 4, 56 DCR 966; Mar. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-57, § 4, 66 DCR 15914.)
Applicability
Section 402 of D.C. Law 23-274 provided that the amendments made to this section by Law 23-57 shall apply as of January 1, 2021.
Section 3 of D.C. Act 23-552 provided that the amendments made to this section by Law 23-57 shall apply as of January 1, 2021. Therefore those amendments shall be implemented for this section on January 1, 2021.
Section 3 of D.C. Act 23-412 provided that the amendments made to this section by Law 23-57 shall apply as of January 1, 2021. Therefore those amendments shall be implemented for this section on January 1, 2021.
Section 9(a) of D.C. Law 23-57 provided that the amendments made to this section by Law 23-57 shall apply as of October 1, 2020. Therefore those amendments shall be implemented for this section on October 1, 2020.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21A - Victims of Sexual Assault Emergency Care › § 7–2124. Personnel training

§ 7–2124. Personnel training.
Hospitals shall have written policies and procedures to ensure that all personnel who provide care or information to a victim of sexual assault:
(1) Are trained to provide medically and factually accurate and objective information about prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and emergency contraception for the prevention of pregnancy to a victim of sexual assault;
(2) Actually provide that information to a victim of sexual assault; and
(3) Ensure immediate access to prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and emergency contraception for the prevention of pregnancy to each victim of sexual assault, if requested and such treatment is not medically contraindicated.
(Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-346, § 5, 56 DCR 966.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21A - Victims of Sexual Assault Emergency Care › § 7–2125. Compliance

§ 7–2125. Compliance.
The Department of Health shall determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter may result in a civil fine to be determined by the Mayor.
(Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-346, § 6, 56 DCR 966.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21B - Supported Decision-Making Agreements › § 7–2133. Supported decision-making agreements

§ 7–2133. Supported decision-making agreements.
(a) An adult with a disability may voluntarily enter into one or more supported decision-making agreements under which the adult with a disability may authorize a supporter to do any of the following:
(1) Provide supported decision-making;
(2) Be present during the supported decision-making process, when requested by the supported person; or
(3) In the presence of the supported person, assist the supported person in:
(A) Obtaining information that is relevant to a given life decision from any person; provided, that the supporter shall keep any information obtained under this paragraph confidential; or
(B) Communicating the supported person's decisions to others.
(b) A supporter acting pursuant to a supported decision-making agreement may exercise only the authority expressly granted to the supporter in the supported decision-making agreement.
(c)(1) If a law or regulation requires a person or a District agency to give notice to a supported person, and the person or District agency that is required to give the notice has received a supported decision-making agreement from the supported person, the person or District agency shall also provide the supporter with a copy of the notice required by law or regulation to be given to the supported person, unless the person or District agency has substantial cause to believe that the supported person is an adult in need of protective services.
(2) If a law or regulation requires a person or District agency to give notice to a supported person that contains information protected by federal or District law, such as medical records or educational records, paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply unless the supported decision-making agreement contains a release authorizing the supporter to obtain the protected information.
(d) A person or a District agency who receives a supported decision-making agreement shall rely on the agreement, unless the person or District agency has substantial cause to believe that the supported person is an adult in need of protective services.
(e) Neither a person nor a District agency shall be subject to criminal or civil liability, nor shall a person be considered to have engaged in professional misconduct, for an act or omission done in good faith and in reasonable reliance on a supported decision-making agreement.
(f) If a District employee or a caregiver, who is aware of the existence of a supported decision-making agreement, has a reasonable belief that the supported person is an adult in need of protective services, the District employee or caregiver shall report the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Citywide Call Center at 311, Metropolitan Police Department at 911, Adult Protective Services at (202) 541-3950, or a District agency where the supported person receives services.
(May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-93, § 303, 65 DCR 2823.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21B - Supported Decision-Making Agreements › § 7–2134. Rules

§ 7–2134. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-93, § 304, 65 DCR 2823.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21C - Medical Necessity Restroom Access › § 7–2141. Definitions. [Not Funded]

§ 7–2141. Definitions. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Aug. 27, 2022, D.C. Law 24-153, § 2, 69 DCR 008348.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-153: § 8 of D.C. Law 24-153 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-153 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21C - Medical Necessity Restroom Access › § 7–2142. Toilet facility access. [Not Funded]

§ 7–2142. Toilet facility access. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Aug. 27, 2022, D.C. Law 24-153, § 3, 69 DCR 008348.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-153: § 8 of D.C. Law 24-153 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 24-153 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21C - Medical Necessity Restroom Access › § 7–2143. Medical necessity restroom access notice. [Not Funded]

§ 7–2143. Medical necessity restroom access notice. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Aug. 27, 2022, D.C. Law 24-153, § 4, 69 DCR 008348.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-153: § 8 of D.C. Law 24-153 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 24-153 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21C - Medical Necessity Restroom Access › § 7–2144. Medical Necessity Restroom Access Card. [Not Funded]

§ 7–2144. Medical Necessity Restroom Access Card. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Aug. 27, 2022, D.C. Law 24-153, § 5, 69 DCR 008348.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-153: § 8 of D.C. Law 24-153 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 24-153 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21C - Medical Necessity Restroom Access › § 7–2145. Proof of an eligible medical condition. [Not Funded]

§ 7–2145. Proof of an eligible medical condition. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Aug. 27, 2022, D.C. Law 24-153, § 6, 69 DCR 008348.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-153: § 8 of D.C. Law 24-153 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 24-153 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21C - Medical Necessity Restroom Access › § 7–2146. Liability, penalties, and enforcement. [Not Funded]

§ 7–2146. Liability, penalties, and enforcement. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Aug. 27, 2022, D.C. Law 24-153, § 7, 69 DCR 008348.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-153: § 8 of D.C. Law 24-153 provided that the creation of this section by § 7 of D.C. Law 24-153 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 21C - Medical Necessity Restroom Access › § 7–2147. Applicability

§ 7–2147. Applicability.
(a) This chapter shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.
(b) The Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council of the certification.
(c)(1) The Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register.
(2) The date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of this chapter.
(Aug. 27, 2022, D.C. Law 24-153, § 8, 69 DCR 008348.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part A - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency › § 7–2201. Declaration of intent; “civil defense” defined

§ 7–2201. Declaration of intent; “civil defense” defined.
Because of the existing possibility of the occurrence of disaster of unprecedented destructiveness resulting from enemy attack, sabotage, or other hostile action, it is the intent of Congress that plans and programs to provide necessary protection, relief, and assistance for persons and property in the District of Columbia in the event such disaster shall occur or become imminent so as to require such protection, relief, and assistance, should be developed. As used in this chapter, the term “civil defense” shall mean all activities necessary for the development and execution of such plans and programs, unless the context indicates a different meaning.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 438, ch. 686, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1401.
1973 Ed., § 6-1201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part A - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency › § 7–2204. “Metropolitan Police Department”, “Fire Department” defined

§ 7–2204. “Metropolitan Police Department”, “Fire Department” defined.
As used in § 7-2203, the terms “Metropolitan Police Department” and “Fire Department” shall include, respectively, offices or agencies succeeding to the functions of such departments pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952.
(July 6, 1953, 67 Stat. 140, ch. 179, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1404.
1973 Ed., § 6-1202b.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part A - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency › § 7–2205.01. Fusion Center

§ 7–2205.01. Fusion Center.
(a) The Director of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency ("HSEMA") shall establish and direct the administration and operations of an intelligence fusion center ("Fusion Center") for the District within HSEMA.
(b) The mission of the Fusion Center is to receive, analyze, coordinate, and share resources, expertise, and information, including criminal history record information and law enforcement intelligence information, from and among law enforcement, first responder, and criminal justice agencies, with the goal of detecting and preventing terrorist and other criminal activity and supporting investigations of and responses to such activity.
(c) The Fusion Center shall:
(1) Serve as the primary intelligence fusion center in the National Capital Region;
(2) Partner with other local, state, regional, and federal fusion centers and local, state, regional, and federal law enforcement, criminal justice, and intelligence agencies;
(3) Represent the District's interests in the national network of fusion centers;
(4) Receive, analyze, coordinate, and share resources, expertise, and information with law enforcement agencies about a specific individual only if the information is:
(A) Related to an actual or suspected criminal act or possible terrorist activity;
(B) Part of a risk assessment; or
(C) Related to a threat or vulnerability, suspicious activity or a suspicious incident, or critical infrastructure or a key resource;
(5) Establish a policy for the duties required by paragraph (4) of this subsection; and
(6) Submit an annual report to the Council committee with jurisdiction over homeland security matters regarding the Fusion Center's operations during the prior year; which shall include:
(A) A description of the Fusion Center's structure, agency membership, staffing, and budget;
(B) A general narrative about the types of cases, crimes, incidents, and reports the Fusion Center has reviewed and evaluated, in a manner that protects personal privacy, security interests, and the integrity of the Fusion Center's work;
(C) Any privacy audits performed in the prior year, and de-identified information from those audits, regarding the cases, crimes, incidents, and reports on which the Fusion Center worked during the prior year that were reviewed during the audits; and
(D) A copy of the policy required by paragraph (5) of this subsection.
(d)(1) The Fusion Center shall be considered a law enforcement organization for the purposes of carrying out the functions set forth in this section.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed as conferring on the Fusion Center any additional law enforcement authority, including the authority to conduct searches, seizures, or arrests.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 439, ch. 686, § 3a; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-299, § 2, 70 DCR 1018.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part A - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency › § 7–2206. Limitation of liability

§ 7–2206. Limitation of liability.
Neither the District of Columbia nor any volunteer agency in the service of said District nor, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, any officer, agent, or employee of the District of Columbia or volunteer agency, or any regularly appointed volunteer worker, engaged in civil defense activities, while complying with or attempting to comply with any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable to any person, whether or not such person is engaged in civil defense, for death, injury, or property damage resulting therefrom. The provisions of this section shall not affect the right of any person to receive benefits to which he would otherwise be entitled under any workmen’s compensation law, or under any pension, retirement, or disability law, nor the right of any such person to receive any benefits or compensation under any other act of Congress.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1406.
1973 Ed., § 6-1204.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part A - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency › § 7–2207. Appropriations authorized

§ 7–2207. Appropriations authorized.
Appropriations for carrying out the purposes of this chapter are hereby authorized.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1407.
1973 Ed., § 6-1205.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part A - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency › § 7–2208. Annual report

§ 7–2208. Annual report.
The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, through the Mayor of the District of Columbia, shall submit to the Senate and House of Representatives on the 1st day of each regular session of the Congress a report of its activities and expenditures under this chapter.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 6; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262,§ 101(d), 54 DCR 794.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1408.
1973 Ed., § 6-1206.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-262, substituted “Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency” for “Office of Emergency Preparedness”.
References in Text
Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 98-198 ( 46 DCR 240) pub. January 8, 1999, the name of the Office of Emergency Preparedness has been changed to the D.C. Emergency Management Agency.
Editor's Notes
Office of Civil Defense abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-2202.
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 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.01. Findings

§ 7–2231.01. Findings.
The Council finds that:
(1) The District of Columbia has been designated a high-threat target city by the United States Department of Homeland Security, and needs commensurate capabilities for preventing, mitigating, and responding to terrorist attacks. These capabilities include risk-based strategic planning, threat and vulnerability analysis, and gap assessments.
(2) It is the policy of the District of Columbia to warn, inform, and protect its residents by providing timely and accurate information before, during, and after times of emergency. Such information can save lives, reduce property losses, and speed economic recovery by providing residents with the information they need to make informed decisions and to take appropriate protective actions.
(3) The District of Columbia seeks to promote transparency regarding homeland security efforts, in order that government officials and the public can assess the risks, adequacy of programs, the progress made, and gaps remaining.
(4) Risks and vulnerabilities identified through an ongoing program of analysis should be addressed expeditiously and comprehensively.
(5) The Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States outlined appropriate roles for the federal government and its counterparts at the local government level, and concluded that homeland security priorities and assistance should be based strictly on an assessment of risks and vulnerabilities.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 201; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 101(e), 54 DCR 794.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.02. Definitions

§ 7–2231.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this part, the term:
(1) “Agency” means the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.
(1A) "COOP" means the continuity of operations.
(1B) "COOP Coordinator" means the District government agency employee designated pursuant to § 7-2231.11(b)(1).
(1C) "COOP Plan" means the living document containing specific policy and guidance for a District government agency to ensure the District government agency can continue to perform essential functions during short-term and long-term emergencies, including localized acts of nature, accidents, and technological or attack-related emergencies.
(2) “Director” means the Director of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.
(2A) "District COOP Program Manager" means the Agency employee designated pursuant to § 7-2231.11(a)(1).
(2B) "District government agency" means a subordinate or independent agency.
(2C) "Independent agency" means any agency of the District of Columbia government that is not under the direct administrative control of the Mayor.
(3) “Program” means the Homeland Security Program created by § 7-2231.03.
[(4)] Subordinate agency" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 1-603.01(17).
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 202; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 101(e), 54 DCR 794; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-219, § 2(a), 67 DCR 13906.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.03. Homeland Security Program

§ 7–2231.03. Homeland Security Program.
(a) The Director shall develop a Homeland Security Program to identify and mitigate threats, risks, and vulnerabilities within the District of Columbia. The program shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Identifying public infrastructure and other public assets in the District that need protection, assessing vulnerability, and addressing priority needs;
(2) Establishing measurable readiness priorities and targets that balance the potential threat and magnitude of terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies with the resources required to prevent, respond to, and recover from them;
(3) Establishing readiness metrics and performance measures for preparedness in the areas of prevention, protection, response, and recovery;
(4) Assisting residents and public and private entities in emergency preparedness;
(5) Coordinating with federal, state, and regional authorities, and with private entities; and
(6) Developing a budget to implement the Program.
(b) Within one year of March 14, 2007, the Director shall contract for a baseline threat and vulnerability assessment of the District of Columbia to include risks associated with, but not limited to, terrorism (including bioterrorism), radiological weapons and their potential transport into the District of Columbia, food and water supply, cybersecurity, fire and rescue capability; an assessment of actions already taken to address security issues and recommendations on whether additional safety and security enforcement actions are needed; and recommendations for additional legislation needed to enhance the security of District residents.
(c) Beginning one year after the establishment of the Program, the Mayor shall submit an annual report to the Council describing the current level of the preparedness of the District of Columbia, including reports on the District’s homeland security capabilities, priority unmet needs and the cost of meeting those needs, relevant training and readiness exercises, resident education, and the utilization of mutual aid.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 203; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 101(e), 54 DCR 794.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2231.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.04. Public information and involvement program

§ 7–2231.04. Public information and involvement program.
(a) The Mayor shall:
(1) Disseminate homeland security information to the public and engage residents in homeland security emergency planning;
(2) Solicit resident input in vulnerability assessment and planning activities; and
(3) Offer periodic training opportunities to members of the public.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 204; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 101(e), 54 DCR 794.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.05. District of Columbia government employee security training program

§ 7–2231.05. District of Columbia government employee security training program.
(a) The Director, in consultation with other District of Columbia agencies, law enforcement, security, and terrorism experts, and representatives of public employees, shall develop and issue guidelines for a public employee security training program to meet requirements established in the District of Columbia Emergency Response Plan.
(b) At the request of the Director, District government agencies shall submit employee training programs to the Director for annual review.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 205; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 101(e), 54 DCR 794.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.06. Large building security

§ 7–2231.06. Large building security.
(a) In consultation with organizations representing property owners, property managers, and building operators and managers, the Director shall develop guidance for building operators and managers to enhance the security of large commercial and residential buildings.
(b) In consultation with the Director of the Department of Buildings and organizations representing property owners, property managers, and building operators and managers, the Director shall occasionally review the building code to determine potential changes that could improve building security.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 206; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 101(e), 54 DCR 794; Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-269, § 501(j), 68 DCR 001490.)
Applicability
Section 7276 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 601 of D.C. Law 23-269 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-269 has been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.07. Exercises

§ 7–2231.07. Exercises.
The Agency shall coordinate a regular program of readiness exercises to test the District of Columbia’s emergency preparedness, propose action to address any gap in preparedness, and coordinate with regional, federal, and private entities.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 207; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 101(e), 54 DCR 794.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.08. Public notification of emergencies

§ 7–2231.08. Public notification of emergencies.
The Agency shall establish and implement an effective homeland security public warning and information capability that can be used during emergencies to warn residents timely and to disseminate emergency information to residents, both indoors and outdoors, at any time and regardless of residents’ special needs. The Agency shall also pay particular attention to the needs of senior citizens and low-income residents in establishing an effective homeland security public warning and information capability.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 208; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 101(e), 54 DCR 794.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.09. Private sector vulnerability assessments and mitigation plans

§ 7–2231.09. Private sector vulnerability assessments and mitigation plans.
The Director shall request the voluntary sharing of information from private entities on best practices for prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery from a terrorist or other security incident, including information on relocation and other business continuity plans and programs, for the purpose of collaboration to improve public and private preparedness.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 209; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 101(e), 54 DCR 794.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3008 of Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-468, July 28, 2008, 55 DCR 8746).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter I - Homeland Security Program › Part B - Homeland Security Program Implementation › § 7–2231.10. Rules for use of surveillance cameras

§ 7–2231.10. Rules for use of surveillance cameras.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules for the use of surveillance cameras and technology in the operation of its Video Interoperability for Public Safety (“VIPS”) program; provided, that the Agency shall not use cameras maintained or monitored by either the Department of Corrections or the Metropolitan Police Department. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved.
(b) Until rules are issued and approved pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the use of any video surveillance cameras that are part of the VIPS program shall be governed by the regulations promulgated pursuant to the Use of Closed Circuit Television to Combat Crime Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 14, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-284; 54 DCR 938), and published in Chapter 25 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.
(c) The Metropolitan Police Department shall maintain a right of access to all surveillance cameras and technology in the VIPS program, without limitation, except as stated in applicable rules or regulations governing the VIPS program.
(Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 210; as added Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 3008, 55 DCR 7598; Mar. 5, 2010, D.C. Law 18-113, § 2, 57 DCR 487.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-113, in subsec. (a), substituted “program; provided, that the Agency shall not use cameras maintained or monitored by either the Department of Corrections or the Metropolitan Police Department.” for “program.”; and added subsec. (c).
Short Title
Short title: Section 3007 of D.C. Law 17-219 provided that subtitle C of title III of the act may be cited as the “Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency Video Surveillance Rules Amendment Act of 2008”.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to section 3008 of D.C. Law 17-219, the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency Video Surveillance Rules Act of 2008, see Mayor’s Order 2008-135, October 10, 2008 ( 55 DCR 11216).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter II - District of Columbia Homeland Security Commission › § 7–2271.01. Definitions

§ 7–2271.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Agency” means the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.
(2) “Commission” means the Homeland Security Commission established by § 7-2271.02.
(3) “Director” means the Director of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.
(Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 201, 54 DCR 794.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter II - District of Columbia Homeland Security Commission › § 7–2271.02. Establishment of District of Columbia Homeland Security Commission; membership

§ 7–2271.02. Establishment of District of Columbia Homeland Security Commission; membership.
(a) There is established a District of Columbia Homeland Security Commission, which shall consist of 7 persons with expertise in security, transportation, communication, chemical safety, risk assessment, terrorism (including bioterrorism), or occupational safety and health.
(b)(1) Commission members shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council for terms of 3 years, in accordance with § 1-523.01(e), except that initially 4 Commission members shall be appointed to a 3-year term and 3 Commission members shall be appointed to a 2-year term.
(2) The Mayor shall establish through rulemaking that Commission members shall be subject to pre-nomination inquiries and security-clearance requirements.
(3) The terms of the members first appointed shall begin on the date a majority of the first members are sworn in, which shall become the anniversary date for all subsequent appointments.
(4) Commission member’s terms shall be staggered so that either 4 positions or 3 positions will expire on the year’s anniversary date.
(c) Members shall receive no salary for their service on the Commission but shall be reimbursed for administrative costs associated with membership.
(d) The Agency shall provide staff to the Commission.
(Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 202, 54 DCR 794; June 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-320, § 508, 60 DCR 3390.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-523.01 and § 7-2271.01.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-320 added “except that initially 4 Commission members shall be appointed to a 3-year term and 3 Commission members shall be appointed to a 2-year term” at the end of (b)(1); and made a related change.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of (b)(1), see § 508 of the Omnibus Criminal Code Amendments Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-599, January 14, 2013, 60 DCR 1017).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 508 of the Omnibus Criminal Code Amendment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-44, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5381, 20 DCSTAT 1281).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 22 - Homeland Security › Subchapter II - District of Columbia Homeland Security Commission › § 7–2271.03. Responsibilities

§ 7–2271.03. Responsibilities.
(a) The Commission shall:
(1) Gather and evaluate information on the status of homeland security in the District of Columbia;
(2) Measure progress and gaps in homeland security preparedness;
(3) Recommend security improvement priorities in consultation with major public and private entities; and
(4) Advise the District of Columbia government on the Homeland Security Program.
(b) The Director may submit to the Commission and the Commission may request from the Director for periodic review, after-action reports on District of Columbia and other governmental homeland security exercises, assessments of regional homeland security efforts, and other documents relevant to the Commission’s responsibilities.
(c) The Commission, in consultation with the Director, shall use any information collected under this subchapter to make recommendations for improvements in security and preparedness.
(Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 203, 54 DCR 794.)