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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 7E - Battery Producer Responsibility › § 8–771.02. Battery collection

§ 8–771.02. Battery collection.
(a) All producers of covered batteries and covered battery-containing products sold or offered for sale in the District of Columbia, including retail, wholesale, business-to-business, and online sales, shall:
(1) Be a member of a battery stewardship organization pursuant to § 8-771.04; and
(2) As part of a battery stewardship organization, implement a battery collection program as set forth in an approved battery stewardship plan that provides for collection of all primary and rechargeable batteries on a free, regular, convenient, and accessible basis. At the time of collection, there shall be no cost to consumers, retailers, or the District.
(b) On or before January 1, 2023, a battery stewardship organization shall submit a proposed battery stewardship plan to DOEE for review. A battery stewardship organization shall implement the battery stewardship plan no later than 90 days after the plan is approved.
(c) A producer shall not be subject to the requirements in subsection (a) if the producer sells or offers for sale in the District only batteries or battery-containing products that were imported into the District before October 1, 2021.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 129; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(q), 68 DCR 00068; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-320, § 2(b), 70 DCR 859.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(q) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Battery and Electronic Stewardship Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-559, Oct. 17, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Battery Stewardship Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-249, Dec. 22, 2021, 68 DCR 014061).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Battery and Electronic Stewardship Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-223, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13973).
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Battery Stewardship Program Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-99, Mar. 15, 2022, 69 DCR 000593).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 7E - Battery Producer Responsibility › § 8–771.06. DOEE responsibilities

§ 8–771.06. DOEE responsibilities.
(a) DOEE shall maintain a website that includes:
(1) A copy of all approved battery stewardship plans;
(2) The names of producers participating in approved battery stewardship plans;
(3) A list of all approved brands covered by a battery stewardship plan filed with DOEE; and
(4) A copy of all annual reports submitted under § 8-771.05.
(b) A battery stewardship organization implementing an approved battery stewardship plan in compliance with the requirements of this chapter may petition DOEE alleging, with evidence, that a producer is not complying with the requirements of this chapter or a battery stewardship plan. DOEE shall investigate and provide a determination to the petitioner within 45 days after receipt of a petition. DOEE shall take enforcement action if noncompliance is demonstrated.
(c) Every 5 years, DOEE shall report on the status of the battery recycling program and provide this report to the Council and on its website. The report shall include:
(1) The amount, by weight, of batteries collected under approved battery stewardship plans;
(2) The percentage of collected batteries not covered by or attributable to a producer participating in an approved battery stewardship organization; and
(3) Recommendations for any amendments to this chapter.
(d) In addition to the requirements of subsection (c) of this section, DOEE's first report under subsection (c) of this section shall include:
(1) An evaluation of whether an environmental handling fee, meaning an amount added at the point of sale to the purchase price of a covered battery or battery-containing product, would promote and support increased battery recycling in the District; and
(2) An assessment of how rechargeable batteries with a watt-hour rating above 300 watt-hours could be incorporated into the battery collection program under this chapter.
(e) DOEE shall assist in educational and outreach efforts to inform the public about the battery collection opportunities in the District.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 133; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(q), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(q) of D.C. Law 23-211 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 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 7E - Battery Producer Responsibility › § 8–771.07. Cause of action

§ 8–771.07. Cause of action.
(a) A battery stewardship organization implementing an approved battery stewardship plan in compliance with the requirements of this chapter may bring a civil action against a producer for damages when:
(1) The plaintiff incurs more than $1,000 in actual costs collecting, handling, recycling, and properly disposing of the defendant producer's batteries sold or offered for sale in the District; and
(2) The defendant producer is not in compliance with the requirements of § 8-771.02(a).
(b) DOEE shall not be a necessary party to or be required to provide assistance or otherwise participate in a civil action authorized under this section solely due to its regulatory requirements under this chapter, unless subject to subpoena before a court of jurisdiction.
(c) A battery stewardship organization may file a civil action under this section regardless of whether it has petitioned DOEE under § 8-771.06(b).
(d) For the purposes of this section, the term "damages" means:
(1) The actual costs a plaintiff battery stewardship organization incurs in collecting, handling, recycling, or properly disposing of batteries reasonably identified as having originated from another battery producer or battery stewardship organization, and
(2) The attorneys' fees and costs associated with bringing the civil action.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 134; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(q), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(q) of D.C. Law 23-211 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 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 7E - Battery Producer Responsibility › § 8–771.08. Immunity from liability; confidential information

§ 8–771.08. Immunity from liability; confidential information.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 45 of Title 28, a producer and a battery stewardship organization may negotiate, enter into agreements with, share the burdens of their operation with, and conduct business with each other in accordance with this chapter in ways that may affect competition. No producer or battery stewardship organization shall be prosecuted, held liable, or subject to penalties or damages under Chapter 45 of Title 28 for actions conducted in accordance with this chapter, including:
(1) The creation, implementation, or management of a battery stewardship organization and any battery stewardship plan regardless of whether it is submitted, denied, or approved;
(2) The cost and structure of a battery stewardship plan;
(3) The types or quantities of batteries being recycled or otherwise managed pursuant to this chapter; and
(4) The establishment, administration, or disbursement of environmental handling fees or fee schedules, if applicable, to be collected at the point-of-sale for covered batteries and covered battery-containing products.
(b) Financial, production, and sales data reported to the Mayor by a battery stewardship organization shall not be subject to disclosure under subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 2 or any other law or regulation; except, that the Mayor may release a summary form of the data that does not disclose individual producer information.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 135; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(q), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(q) of D.C. Law 23-211 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 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 7E - Battery Producer Responsibility › § 8–771.09. Disposal ban

§ 8–771.09. Disposal ban.
(a) Beginning January 1, 2022, no producer shall dispose of primary or rechargeable batteries in the District except through battery recycling programs or other methods approved by the Mayor.
(b) Beginning August 1, 2023, no person in the District shall knowingly dispose of primary or rechargeable batteries in the District except through battery recycling programs or other methods approved by the Mayor.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 137 [136]; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(q), 68 DCR 00068; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-320, § 2(f), 70 DCR 859.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(q) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(f) of Battery and Electronic Stewardship Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-559, Oct. 17, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(f) of Battery and Electronic Stewardship Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-223, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13973).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 7E - Battery Producer Responsibility › § 8–771.10. Rules, enforcement, and fees

§ 8–771.10. Rules, enforcement, and fees.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(b)(1) The Mayor shall charge an annual administrative fee to producers or battery stewardship organizations implementing approved battery stewardship plans to cover the District's oversight costs, including planning, plan review, annual oversight, enforcement, and other directly related tasks.
(2) The Mayor may impose civil fines and penalties for violations of the provisions of this chapter or any rules issued pursuant to this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 ("Civil Infractions Act"). Enforcement and adjudication of an infraction shall be pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act.
(3) Fees, penalties, and fines collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the Product Stewardship Fund established by § 1-325.381.
(c)(1) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, or any rule issued pursuant to this chapter, the Mayor may, upon 48 hours' written notice and the presentation of appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, enter upon any public or private property in a reasonable and lawful manner during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection and observation.
(2) If denied access to any place while carrying out the activities described paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Mayor may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 138 [137]; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(q), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(q) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(q) of D.C. Law 23-211 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 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 8 - Litter Control Administration › § 8–801. Purpose of chapter

§ 8–801. Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide civil sanctions and to eliminate criminal liability for violating a variety of local laws and rules, to provide for civil enforcement of these violations, and to establish an expeditious administrative adjudicative system.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-100, § 2, 33 DCR 781.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2901.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-303.23, § 47-2829, and § 47-2862.
Mayor's Orders
D.C. Office of the Clean City Coordinator, see Mayor’s Order 2001-31, March 1, 2001 ( 48 DCR 2383).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-100, see Mayor’s Order 86-160, September 19, 1986.
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to DC Law 6-100, the “Litter Control Administration Act of 1985;” DC Law 6-42, the “Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985;” DC Law 5-165, the “DC Air Pollution Control Act of 1984;” DC Law 13-172, the “Rodent Control Act of 2000;” and DC Law 6-126, the “Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986”, see Mayor’s Order 2002-5, February 1, 2002 ( 49 DCR 911).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 8 - Litter Control Administration › § 8–804. Response to notice of violation

§ 8–804. Response to notice of violation.
(a) In response to a notice of violation, a person issued a notice may do 1 of the following:
(1) Admit the violation;
(2) Admit the violation, but with an explanation; or
(3) Deny the violation.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, no response other than those listed in subsection (a) of this section shall be regarded as an answer.
(c) A person who appears at an administrative hearing pursuant to § 8-805 and refuses to respond by admitting, by admitting with explanation, or by denying the violation shall be regarded as having denied the violation according to subsection (a)(3) of this section.
(d) A person admitting the violation shall pay the civil fine in person or by mail and shall certify on the back of the notice that the nuisance has been abated. If upon reinspection it is revealed that the nuisance still exists, the Mayor may impose the sanction provided in § 8-807(d).
(e) A person admitting the violation with explanation or a person denying the violation shall schedule a hearing within 14 calendar days after the date the Mayor issued the notice.
(f) If a person to whom a notice of violation has been issued fails to respond to the notice within 14 calendar days after the date the notice was issued, then the person shall be liable for a penalty equal to the civil fine plus the costs of abating the nuisance or of preventing the violation from recurring as provided in § 8-807(c)(2) and (d).
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-100, § 5, 33 DCR 781; Sept. 20, 1989, D.C. Law 8-31, § 2(e), 36 DCR 4750.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2904.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-802 and § 8-807.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 8 - Litter Control Administration › § 8–806. Reinspection of premises

§ 8–806. Reinspection of premises.
(a) The Mayor shall reinspect a premises for which a notice of violation has been issued and for which abatement has been required.
(b) The reinspection shall occur within a reasonable time of the date of issuance of the notice of violation or within a reasonable time of a hearing examiner order pursuant to § 8-805(c), and the reinspection shall be for the purposes of assessing and verifying the abatement.
(c) If the Mayor determines that the nuisance has not been abated satisfactorily, then the Mayor shall abate the nuisance and may impose the sanction provided in § 8-807(d).
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-100, § 7, 33 DCR 781.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2906.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 8 - Litter Control Administration › § 8–807.01. Solid Waste Nuisance Abatement Fund

§ 8–807.01. Solid Waste Nuisance Abatement Fund.
(a) A Solid Waste Nuisance Abatement Fund (“Fund”) is hereby established, separate from the General Fund of the District of Columbia, into which all fines, penalties, interest, charges and costs assessed pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited. The deposit of these monies shall be subject to § 8-807(f)(2).
(b) The Fund shall be nonlapsing. Revenues deposited in the Fund shall not revert to the General Fund at the end of any fiscal year or at any other time, but shall be continually available to the Department of Public works for the uses and purposes set forth in this chapter, subject to authorization by Congress.
(c) Monies deposited into the Fund shall be used to offset some of the costs of implementing this chapter, the costs of the abatement of solid waste nuisances, and to fund waste recovery and recycling education and activities in accordance with Chapter 10A of this title and Chapter 10B of this title.
(d) The Mayor shall submit to the Council an annual statement of the Fund’s receipts and disbursements for the preceding fiscal year.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-100, § 8a; as added Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-78, § 2(c), 48 DCR 11262; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 52, 51 DCR 881; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 105, 53 DCR 6794; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 201(b), 61 DCR 9971.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-105, in subsec. (a), validated a previously made technical correction.
D.C. Law 16-191, in the section heading and subsec. (a), substituted “Solid Waste Nuisance Abatement” for “Clean City”.
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-154 substituted “nonlapsing” for “continuing” in the first sentence in (b); and rewrote (c).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 8 - Litter Control Administration › § 8–808. Hearing examiners

§ 8–808. Hearing examiners.
(a) The Mayor shall appoint a chief hearing examiner and other hearing examiners needed to implement this chapter, and the administration of the hearing provided for in this section and in § 8-805 shall be regulated by the chief hearing examiner.
(b) The powers of hearing examiners shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) To preside over hearings in contested matters arising out of the statutes and the rules referred to in § 8-802 and to do so in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 2;
(2) To require the respondent to abate the violations;
(3) To charge civil fines, penalties, and abatement costs established in §§ 8-805(e) and 8-807;
(4) To agree to alternative sanctions, under § 8-807(e) and according to rules to be established under § 8-810, so that the agreed to sanctions allow the respondent to perform voluntarily a specific number of hours of community service;
(5) To suspend or modify fines, penalties, and abatement costs;
(6) To set aside and reopen a final disposition upon application and for good cause shown; and
(7) To require the attendance of witnesses by subpoena, administer oaths, take the testimony of witnesses under oath, and dismiss, rehear, and continue cases.
(c)(1) If a person refuses to obey a hearing examiner’s demand that the person testify or comply with a subpoena, the hearing examiner may request the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to compel the person to testify or to obey the subpoena.
(2) If the court consents to the hearing examiner’s request and compels the person to testify or to obey the subpoena, but if the person disobeys the court, then the person shall be in contempt of court, and the court may use its equity powers to compel the obedience of the person.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-100, § 9, 33 DCR 781.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2908.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-802 and § 8-805.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 8 - Litter Control Administration › § 8–809. Appeals

§ 8–809. Appeals.
(a) The hearing examiner’s decision may be appealed within 15 days of the issuance of the decision to the Board of Appeals and Review.
(b) The parties may appeal a decision of the Board of Appeals and Review within 15 days of the issuance of the decision to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-100, § 10, 33 DCR 781.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2909.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 8 - Litter Control Administration › § 8–810. Mayor to issue rules

§ 8–810. Mayor to issue rules.
The Mayor shall issue rules to implement this chapter under the provisions of subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, and the rules shall, at the least, establish a program of community service which may be used, according to an agreement under §§ 8-805(c)(3) and 8-807(e), as an alternative sanction under § 8-807(e).
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-100, § 11, 33 DCR 781.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2910.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-805, § 8-807, and § 8-808.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 6-100, the “Litter Control Administration Act of 1985”, see Mayor’s Order 2000-184, December 5, 2000 ( 47 DCR 10222).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 8 - Litter Control Administration › § 8–811. Identification of offenders

§ 8–811. Identification of offenders.
(a) A person who is stopped by a police officer or other officials authorized by the Mayor to enforce the regulations listed in § 8-802(a)(1) after the person has committed a violation of these regulations shall be required to inform the officer or other authorized official of his or her true name and address for the sole purpose of including that information on a notice of violation; provided, that no person shall be required to possess or display any documentary proof of his or her name or address in order to comply with the requirements of this section.
(b) A person who refuses to provide his or her true name and address to a police officer or other officials authorized by the Mayor to enforce the regulations listed in § 8-802(a)(1) upon request after having been stopped for committing a violation of these regulations shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-100, § 12; as added Mar. 20, 2009, D.C. Law 17-314, § 2(b), 56 DCR 200; redesignated as § 11a, Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 59(a), 59 DCR 6190.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 redesignated D.C. Law 6-100, § 12 as D.C. Law 6-100, § 11a.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 8 - Litter Control Administration › § 8–812. Annual reporting requirement

§ 8–812. Annual reporting requirement.
(a) The Mayor shall submit to the Council statistics on the number of notices of infractions and violations issued for violation of regulations listed in § 8-802(a)(1), and the number of notices subsequently dismissed.
(b) The statistics shall identify, by Ward, the number of notices issued and dismissed.
(c) Statistics shall be provided on a calendar-year basis and shall be transmitted to the Council by January 31st, with the first report due January 31, 2010.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-100, § 13; as added Mar. 20, 2009, D.C. Law 17-314, § 2(b), 56 DCR 200; redesignated as § 11b, Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 59(b), 59 DCR 6190; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 201(c), 61 DCR 9971.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 redesignated D.C. Law 6-100, § 13 as D.C. Law 6-100, § 11b .
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-154 substituted “by Ward” for “by Metropolitan Police Department district” in (b).
Cross References
Licensure, clean hands requirement, prohibition against issuance of licenses, see § 47-2862.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 9 - Illegal Dumping Enforcement › § 8–903. Enforcement

§ 8–903. Enforcement.
The Mayor may establish a special law enforcement unit with police powers to enforce this chapter, Chapter 8 of this title, Chapter 13 of this title, subchapter II of Chapter 1 of this title, and the Water and Sanitation Codes, as compiled in 21 DCMR 700 , et seq.
(May 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-117, § 4, 41 DCR 524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2913.
Temporary Legislation
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 8-901.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 9 - Illegal Dumping Enforcement › § 8–904. Bounty

§ 8–904. Bounty.
The Mayor is authorized to offer and pay rewards for information that, in the opinion of the Mayor, leads to the apprehension and charging of any person for violating § 8-902(a) and the collection of a penalty or fine from the person.
(May 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-117, § 5, 41 DCR 524.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2914.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 9 - Illegal Dumping Enforcement › § 8–905. Forfeitures

§ 8–905. Forfeitures.
All motor vehicles which are used, or intended to be used, to transport, or in any manner to facilitate a violation of this chapter shall be subject to forfeiture. All seizures and forfeitures of motor vehicles under this section shall follow the standards and procedures set forth in D.C. Law 20-278.
(May 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-117, § 6, 41 DCR 524; June 16, 2015, D.C. Law 20-278, § 303, 62 DCR 1920.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2915.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-902.
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-278 rewrote the section.
Temporary Legislation
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 8-901.
Editor's Notes
D.C. Law 20-278, referred to in the last sentence, enacted Chapter 3 of Title 41 (§ 41-301 et seq.), made amendments to the criminal offenses in §§ 48-901.02 and 48-905.02, and made conforming amendments to §§ 7-2507.06a, 8-905, 22-902, 22-1705, 22-2723, 32-1343, 48-905.03, and 50-1501.04.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 9 - Illegal Dumping Enforcement › § 8–906. Rules

§ 8–906. Rules.
The Mayor is authorized to promulgate regulations necessary to implement and enforce this chapter in accordance with subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.
(May 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-117, § 7, 41 DCR 524.)
Cross References
Condominium and cooperative trash collection tax credit, computation of tax, annual adjustment, limitations, see § 47-872.
Condominium and cooperative trash collection tax credit, cooperative housing associations, see § 47-873.
Solid waste facilities, required environmental impact statements, see § 8-109.11.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1001. Council findings. [Repealed]

§ 8–1001. Council findings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 2, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3401.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 47-872.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-11 of the Solid Waste Facility Permit Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-384, December 28, 1994, 42 DCR 45).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) additions, see §§ 2 to 11 of Solid Waste Facility Permit Temporary Act of 1994 (D.C. Law 10-251, March 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1650).
Editor's Notes
Former subchapters II and III of this chapter have been recodified as Chapters 10C and 10D of this title, respectively. The code section numbers remain unchanged.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 10-251, the “Solid Waste Facility Permit Temporary Act of 1994”, see Mayor’s Order 95-754, May 19, 1995.
Delegation of Authority under the District of Columbia Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1989 21 DCMR 700.1 et seq., see Mayor’s Order 2005-123, August 29, 2005 ( 52 DCR 8666).
Resolutions
Resolution 16-395, the “Solid Waste Disposal Fee Regulation Amendment Approval Resolution of 2005. 21 DCMR 700.1 et seq. ”, was approved effective November 26, 2005.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1002. Purposes. [Repealed]

§ 8–1002. Purposes. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 3, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9990.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3402.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1004.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1003. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 8–1003. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 4, 36 DCR 595; Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-93, § 2(a), 37 DCR 780; Sept. 8, 1990, D.C. Law 8-154, § 2(a), 37 DCR 4045; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 19(a), 40 DCR 6311; Sept. 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-178, § 3(a), 41 DCR 5205; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3403.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1004. Solid waste management policy for the District. [Repealed]

§ 8–1004. Solid waste management policy for the District. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 5, 36 DCR 595; Sept. 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-178, § 3(b), 41 DCR 5205; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3404.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-346, December 22, 1992, 40 DCR 141).
For temporary amendments of section, see § 2(a) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-147, November 4, 1993, 40 DCR 8091) and § 2(a) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-185, February 2, 1994, 41 DCR 627).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 313(a) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, November 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 313(a) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-263, March 27, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 2333).
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-86, March 19, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 1636).
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
D.C. Law 20-271 would have deleted “the Environmental Planning Commission established pursuant to § 3-1001” in (c); however, this section had previously been repealed by D.C. Law 20-154.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1005. Priority for recycling. [Repealed]

§ 8–1005. Priority for recycling. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 6, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3405.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1006. Recyclable materials recovery targets. [Repealed]

§ 8–1006. Recyclable materials recovery targets. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 7, 36 DCR 595; Sept. 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-178, § 3(c), 41 DCR 5205; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3406.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1008 and § 8-1014.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1007. Mandatory source separation program. [Repealed]

§ 8–1007. Mandatory source separation program. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 8, 36 DCR 595; Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-93, § 2(b), 37 DCR 780; Sept. 8, 1990, D.C. Law 8-154, § 2(b), 37 DCR 4045; Sept. 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-178, § 3(d), 41 DCR 5205; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3407.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1006 and § 8-1008.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(b) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-346, December 22, 1992, 40 DCR 141).
For temporary amendments of section, see § 2(b) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-147, November 4, 1993, 40 DCR 8091) and § 2 (b) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-185, February 2, 1994, 41 DCR 627).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-263, March 27, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 2333).
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-86, March 19, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 1636).
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1008. Establishment of Office of Recycling. [Repealed]

§ 8–1008. Establishment of Office of Recycling. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 9, 36 DCR 595; Sept. 8, 1990, D.C. Law 8-154, § 2(c), 37 DCR 4045; Sept. 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-178, § 3(e), 41 DCR 5205; Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-110, § 16, 43 DCR 530; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3408.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1014.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 313(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, November 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 313(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
D.C. Law 20-271 would have deleted “in conjunction with the Environmental Planning Commission” in (b)(3); however, this section had previously been repealed by D.C. Law 20-154.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1009. Right to recycle individual solid waste not limited. [Repealed]

§ 8–1009. Right to recycle individual solid waste not limited. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 10, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3409.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1010. Multi-material recycling buy-back centers and intermediate processing facilities. [Repealed]

§ 8–1010. Multi-material recycling buy-back centers and intermediate processing facilities. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 11, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3410.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(c) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-346, December 22, 1992, 40 DCR 141).
For temporary amendments of section, see § 2(c) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-147, November 4, 1993, 40 DCR 8091) and § 2(c) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-185, February 2, 1994, 41 DCR 627).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(c) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-263, March 27, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 2333).
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(c) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-86, March 19, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 1636).
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1011. Contracting authority. [Repealed]

§ 8–1011. Contracting authority. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 12, 36 DCR 595; Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-93, § 2(c), 37 DCR 780; Sept. 8, 1990, D.C. Law 8-154, § 2(d), 37 DCR 4045; Sept. 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-178, § 3(f), 41 DCR 5205; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3411.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-346, December 22, 1992, 40 DCR 141).
For temporary amendments of section, see § 2(d) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-147, November 4, 1993, 40 DCR 8091) and § 2(d) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-185, February 2, 1994, 41 DCR 627).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-263, March 27, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 2333).
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-86, March 19, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 1636).
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1012. Compost materials use requirements. [Repealed]

§ 8–1012. Compost materials use requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 13, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3412.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1013. District procurement policies. [Repealed]

§ 8–1013. District procurement policies. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 14, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3413.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(e) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-346, December 22, 1992, 40 DCR 141).
For temporary amendments of section, see § 2(e) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Emergency Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-147, November 4, 1993, 40 DCR 8091) and § 2(e) of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-185, February 2, 1994, 41 DCR 627).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(e) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-263, March 27, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 2333).
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(e) of District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-86, March 19, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 1636).
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.