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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter II-A - Film and Television Industry Development › Part B - Entertainment Economic Incentives and Rebates › § 2–1204.12. Rulemaking

§ 2–1204.12. Rulemaking.
The Mayor may promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter.
(Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-290, § 3, 54 DCR 984.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 39-502.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Film DC Economic Incentive Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-570, December 19, 2006, 54 DCR 8).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority under the Financial Incentives for Motion Picture and Television Productions Emergency Amendment Act of 2009, effective October 15, 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207; 56 DCR 8277), see Mayor’s Order 2009-213, December 8, 2009 ( 56 DCR 9350).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter II-A - Film and Television Industry Development › Part B - Entertainment Economic Incentives and Rebates › § 2–1204.13. References

§ 2–1204.13. References.
All references in statutes, regulations, rules, orders, and other official documents to the “Film DC Economic Incentive Fund,” “Incentive Awardee,” and “incentive agreement” shall be deemed to refer, respectively, to the “Film, Television and Entertainment Rebate Fund,” “Rebate Awardee” and “rebate agreement.”
(Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-290, § 3a; as added Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-81, § 2(f), 62 DCR 768.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter III - Office of Local Business Development › § 2–1205.01. Establishment of the Office of Local Business Development. [Repealed]

§ 2–1205.01. Establishment of the Office of Local Business Development. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 221, 46 DCR 6373; Apr. 7, 2006, D.C. Law 16-91, § 138, 52 DCR 10637.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 221 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).
Editor's Notes
D.C. Law 13-38, Title II, § 227, provided: “Sec. 227. Applicability. This title shall apply as of October 1, 1999.”
Mayor's Orders
Establishment—Task Force on the Impact of the Terrorist Attacks on District Small Business, see Mayor’s Order 2001-150, October 3, 2001 ( 48 DCR 9529).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter III - Office of Local Business Development › § 2–1205.02. Purpose. [Repealed]

§ 2–1205.02. Purpose. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 222, 46 DCR 6373; Apr. 7, 2006, D.C. Law 16-91, § 138, 52 DCR 10637.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 222 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter III - Office of Local Business Development › § 2–1205.03. Functions. [Repealed]

§ 2–1205.03. Functions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 223, 46 DCR 6373; Oct. 4, 2000, D.C. Law 13-169, § 4, 47 DCR 5846; Apr. 7, 2006, D.C. Law 16-91, § 138, 52 DCR 10637.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 223 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of the Equal Opportunity for Local, Small, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-415, August 14, 2000, 47 DCR 7296).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter III - Office of Local Business Development › § 2–1205.04. Transfers. [Repealed]

§ 2–1205.04. Transfers. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 224, 46 DCR 6373; Apr. 7, 2006, D.C. Law 16-91, § 138, 52 DCR 10637.)
Cross References
Financial institutions, licensing of money lenders, “community development corporation” defined, see § 26-910.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 224 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.01. Findings. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.01. Findings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 2, 31 DCR 2514; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2211.
Editor's Notes
Transfer of powers, duties, and responsibilities from Board of Directors of Economic Development Finance Corporation: Section 30(b) of D.C. Law 12-144 provided for the transfer of the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Finance Corporation to the Board of Directors of the National Capital Revitalization Corporation, and for the abolition of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Finance Corporation.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.02. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.02. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 33, 31 DCR 2514; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-236, § 5(a), 42 DCR 33; Sept. 11, 1998, D.C. Law 12-144, § 31(b)(1), 45 DCR 3747; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2212.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 10-236
Section 6(b) of D.C. Law 10-236 provided that the act shall expire 3 years after having taken effect. D.C. Law 10-236, which had inserted paragraphs (3A), (7A), and (14A), became effective on March 21, 1995.
Effective Dates
Section 33(b)(2) of D.C. Law 12-144 provided that § 31(b) shall take effect on the latter of: (A) the effective Dates of this act; or (B) the Dates determined by the Board, but not later than one year after the initial meeting of the Board.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.03. Economic Development Finance Corporation—Established; composition; appointment; term of office; vacancies; quorum; reimbursement for expenses. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.03. Economic Development Finance Corporation—Established; composition; appointment; term of office; vacancies; quorum; reimbursement for expenses. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 4, 31 DCR 2514; March. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-186, § 2, 32 DCR 870; March 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-236, § 5(b), 42 DCR 33; D.C. Law 12-144, § 31(b)(2), 45 DCR 3747; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2213.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 10-236
Section 6(b) of D.C. Law 10-236 provided that the act shall expire 3 years after having taken effect. D.C. Law 10-236, which had amended (b), became effective on March 21, 1995.
Effective Dates
Section 33(b)(2) of D.C. Law 12-144 provided that § 31(b) shall take effect on the latter of: (A) the effective Dates of this act; or (B) the Dates determined by the Board, but not later than one year after the initial meeting of the Board.
Editor's Notes
Council determination of satisfactory commitment from private sources: Pursuant to Resolution 6-557, the “Economic Development Finance Corporation Commitment Resolution of 1986,” effective February 25, 1986, the Council determined that there were satisfactory commitments from private sources to warrant the expenditure of public funds for the activities of the District of Columbia Economic Development Finance Corporation.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.04. Economic Development Finance Corporation—President. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.04. Economic Development Finance Corporation—President. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 5, 31 DCR 2514; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2214.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.05. Conflict of interest. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.05. Conflict of interest. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 6, 31 DCR 2514; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2215.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.06. Powers of Corporation. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.06. Powers of Corporation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 7, 31 DCR 2514; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-236, § 5(c), 42 DCR 33; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2216.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 10-236
Section 6(b) of D.C. Law 10-236 provided that the act shall expire 3 years after having taken effect. D.C. Law 10-236, which had inserted paragraph (21A), became effective on March 21, 1995.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.06a. Business Purchase Assistance Program. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.06a. Business Purchase Assistance Program. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 7a; as added Dec. 21, 1985, D.C. Law 6-74, § 2, 32 DCR 6475; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2223.
Editor's Notes
Transfer of powers, duties, and responsibilities from Board of Directors of Economic Development Finance Corporation: Section 30(b) of D.C. Law 12-144 provided for the transfer of the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Finance Corporation to the Board of Directors of the National Capital Revitalization Corporation, and for the abolition of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Finance Corporation.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.07. Capitalization. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.07. Capitalization. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 8, 31 DCR 2514; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2217.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.08. Project criteria. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.08. Project criteria. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 9, 31 DCR 2514; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2218.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.09. Rules and regulations; sponsorship of projects; application by for-profit subsidiary corporation. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.09. Rules and regulations; sponsorship of projects; application by for-profit subsidiary corporation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 10, 31 DCR 2514; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2219.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority for District of Columbia Economic Development Finance Corporation Act of 1984, see Mayor’s Order 84-169, September 27, 1984.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.10. Biennial audit; report of audit; annual report of operation. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.10. Biennial audit; report of audit; annual report of operation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 11, 31 DCR 2514; Aug. 1, 1996, D.C. Law 11-152, § 401, 43 DCR 2978; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2403, 47 DCR 6308; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2220.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2403 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.11. Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Company and Small Business Investment Company. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.11. Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Company and Small Business Investment Company. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 12, 31 DCR 2514; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2221.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV - Economic Development Finance Corporation. [Repealed] › § 2–1207.12. Title to property upon dissolution. [Repealed]

§ 2–1207.12. Title to property upon dissolution. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-89, § 13, 31 DCR 2514; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 7, 49 DCR 8140.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2222.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) emergency economic assistance to transportation, tourism, restaurant, catering, and lodging industries, see §§ 2 to 6 of Emergency Economic Assistance Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-163, November 2, 2001, 48 DCR 10404), see §§ 2 to 6 of Emergency Economic Assistance Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-260, January 30, 2002, 49 DCR 1433).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of sections, see §§ 2 to 6 of the Emergency Economic Assistance Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-74, on March 6, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 2808).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV-A - Economic Development Budget Transparency › § 2–1208.03. Performance measure requirements and strategic plan

§ 2–1208.03. Performance measure requirements and strategic plan.
(a) For purposes of evaluating the success of economic development in the District of Columbia, the Mayor, before the start of each legislative period, shall prepare a strategic plan for economic development that reflects the District’s economic priorities (“strategic plan”). At a minimum, the strategic plan shall:
(1) Establish realistic and verifiable goals for economic development, including concrete performance measures for the following economic priorities:
(A) Job growth;
(B) Business retention and expansion;
(C) Business attraction;
(D) An increased tax base; and
(E) Increased usage and purchasing of local goods and services;
(2) Incorporate data obtained from the Unified Economic Development Budget Report required by § 2-1208.02 to assess the success of the District’s usage of economic development incentives in the past fiscal year to accomplish economic priorities and to relate how economic development incentives proposed as part of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget will assist the District in meeting its goals and performance measures for economic development;
(3) Identify a cohort of relevant comparable economic analyses, considering efforts by neighboring jurisdictions and across the nation as examples;
(4) Evaluate other economic development benchmarking;
(5) Identify and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities inherent in and available to the District economy as well as the mechanisms and leverage points where the District should invest additional resources to achieve the goals established in the strategic plan; and
(6) Recommend policy initiatives designed to improve the relative ability of the District to achieve the goals identified in the strategic plan.
(b) The Mayor shall publish the strategic plan in both printed and electronic form. The printed version shall be distributed to the Council and made freely available to the public at the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development. A user-friendly electronic version of the report shall also be posted on the Government of the District of Columbia’s website in a central location that the public can easily locate.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2254, 57 DCR 6242.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2254 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV-A - Economic Development Budget Transparency › § 2–1208.04. Freedom of information act disclosure

§ 2–1208.04. Freedom of information act disclosure.
All data collected and maintained as part of the reporting obligations imposed by this subchapter shall be fully subject to, and comply with, subchapter II of Chapter 5 of this title [§ 2-531 et seq.].
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2255, 57 DCR 6242.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2255 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program › § 2–1208.31. Definitions

§ 2–1208.31. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) "Department" means the Department of Small and Local Business Development, established by subchapter IX-A of Chapter 2 of this title.
(2) "District-based business" or "DBB" means a maker that:
(A) Maintains its primary office in the District;
(B) Possesses a current license pursuant to Chapter 28 of Title 47;
(C) Has certified that either the majority owners are District residents or 51% or more of its employees are District residents; and
(D) Is registered with the Department.
(3) "Fund" means the Made in DC Fund established by § 2-1208.33.
(4) "Innovation Space and Marketplace" means studio space together with sales gallery space, space with high-end shared equipment, and classrooms that would be available to local makers on a low-cost membership basis.
(5) "Made in DC" means the brand name developed under the Made in DC program, established by § 2-1208.32, which may be used by a maker who is registered with the Department as a DBB to promote a product that has been:
(A) Created, manufactured, or assembled in the District; and
(B) Approved by the Department.
(6) "Maker" means an individual, including an artisan or craftsperson, or a business, who creates, manufactures, or assembles a product through a process involving intellectual property, ingredients, raw materials, or other components.
(7) "Program" means the Made in DC program established by § 2-1208.32.
(July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 2, 63 DCR 7141.)
Applicability
Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program › § 2–1208.32. Made in DC program

§ 2–1208.32. Made in DC program.
(a) There is established within the Department a Made in DC program, which shall:
(1) Promote products created, manufactured, or assembled in the District;
(2) Develop and promote the Made in DC brand name as an identifier of products created, manufactured, or assembled in the District;
(3) Develop a logo for the Made in DC brand name to aid District-based businesses in marketing their products and to promote public recognition of the logo;
(4) Raise awareness of and pride in products created, manufactured, or assembled in the District that carry the Made in DC logo;
(5) Conduct a public awareness campaign, including producing public service announcements and distributing marketing materials, such as stickers, flyers, and digital logos, to promote the Made in DC brand name;
(6) Coordinate with Events DC and Destination DC to market the Made in DC brand name and products created, manufactured, or assembled in the District to conventions, tourists, and major events;
(7) Establish and maintain an online resource listing of products branded Made in DC;
(8) Establish an application process to approve an eligible product created, manufactured, or assembled in the District; provided, that the Department shall review each approval every 3 years to confirm a product's continued eligibility and revoke its approval for use of the Made in DC brand name of any product or DBB that no longer meets the requirements of this section;
(9) Provide technical assistance and other support to help eligible makers utilize the Made in DC brand name, including:
(A) Coordinating with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to market the Program to eligible makers; and
(B) Developing an interactive network to enable designers and makers to connect to spur local product innovation and partnerships;
(10) Monitor the use of the Made in DC brand name to identify and stop the unauthorized use of the brand name and its logo; and
(11) Develop criteria to evaluate on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of the Program.
(b) The Department may engage a non-governmental organization with specific expertise in the District maker community to:
(1) Assist the Department with the duties listed in subsection (a) of this section;
(2) Identify makers who may be eligible to participate in the Program; and
(3) Assess obstacles, if any, to the viability of the District maker community and make recommendations to address those obstacles.
(July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 3, 63 DCR 7141.)
Applicability
Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program › § 2–1208.33. Made in DC Fund

§ 2–1208.33. Made in DC Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Made in DC Fund, which shall be administered by the Department in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited in the Fund:
(1) Appropriated funds;
(2) Donations from the public;
(3) Donations and grants from private entities;
(4) Interest earned from funds in the Fund; and
(5) Any other available funding.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used for the purposes set forth in § 2-1208.32.
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund, and interest earned, shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.
(July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 4, 63 DCR 7141.)
Applicability
Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program › § 2–1208.34. Innovation Space and Marketplace report

§ 2–1208.34. Innovation Space and Marketplace report.
(a) Within 180 days of the effective date of this subchapter, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development shall submit to the Mayor and the Council a report on opportunities for establishing a District-sponsored Innovation Space and Marketplace to support the local maker community by providing a central venue in which members can work and display and sell their products.
(b) The report shall:
(1) Identify District property for potential use as an Innovative Space and Marketplace;
(2) Estimate the cost of developing potential sites for such use;
(3) Estimate the costs of operating and maintaining the site;
(4) Assess the availability of public-private partnerships to develop an Innovation Space and Marketplace;
(5) Assess the availability of private donations, grants, or sponsorships to support the Innovation Space and Marketplace and the purchase of a wide range of equipment, such as tools for:
(A) 3D printing and prototyping;
(B) Woodworking;
(C) Metal working and welding;
(D) Sewing;
(E) Screen printing;
(F) Electronics; and
(G) Robotics; and
(6) Consider the most efficient management option for an Innovative Space and Marketplace.
(c) In preparing the report, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development shall work with a variety of stakeholders, including:
(1) Diverse members of the maker community;
(2) Local creative organizations;
(3) Universities and colleges;
(4) The Commission on Arts and Humanities; and
(5) The Department.
(July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 5, 63 DCR 7141.)
Applicability
Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program › § 2–1208.35. Rules

§ 2–1208.35. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of this title, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 6, 63 DCR 7141.)
Applicability
Section 7007 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-113 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-135: § 7 of D.C. Law 21-135 provided that the addition of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 21-135 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter IV-B - Made in DC Program › § 2–1208.36. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 2–1208.36. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-135, § 7, 63 DCR 7141; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7007, 63 DCR 10775.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.01. Purposes

§ 2–1209.01. Purposes.
In enacting this subchapter, the Council of the District of Columbia supports the following statutory purposes:
(1) To facilitate the establishment of 1 or more business incubators in the District of Columbia by offering the use of city-owned property, credit support for financing businesses in the incubator, and other incentives to ensure that tenant business costs for space and services are kept to a minimum; and
(2) To design business incubators to assist companies through the conceptual, start-up, and early growth stages of their businesses. The business incubator is not intended to serve merely as inexpensive quarters for established businesses.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 2, 32 DCR 6334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2231.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.02. Definitions

§ 2–1209.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Business incubator” means a building that provides low-cost space and services to eligible tenant businesses. The term “business incubator” does not mean a multi-tenant facility that offers space alone.
(2) “Council” means the Council of the District of Columbia.
(3) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(4) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 3, 32 DCR 6334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2232.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.03. Eligibility criteria

§ 2–1209.03. Eligibility criteria.
(a) The Mayor shall define eligibility criteria for business incubators receiving public support. These criteria shall be stated in terms of business and economic development objectives, including, but not limited to, consideration of the following recommendations:
(1) The Mayor shall rank the types of businesses that would be eligible tenants.
(2) The Mayor shall rank-order the District government’s preferences in such a way that businesses with little job creation potential are ranked lower than those businesses which have more employment potential.
(3) The Mayor shall give priority to potential tenant businesses such as light industrial, research and development, and business services companies that are potential major contributors to job creation efforts in the District.
(b) To be an eligible tenant business for occupancy in a business incubator, a business shall be based and incorporated in the District, shall have its corporate headquarters and principal place of business located in the District, and shall not be a subsidiary of another business.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 4, 32 DCR 6334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2233.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.04. Admissions policy

§ 2–1209.04. Admissions policy.
(a)(1) The Mayor shall establish admissions criteria for occupancy in a business incubator.
(2) Admissions criteria may include, but not be limited to, factors such as the age, size, and financial status of the business.
(b) The Mayor shall establish screening and application procedures which will apply to all prospective tenant businesses.
(c) Submission of a business plan may be required for admission, especially for new-start businesses.
(d) Any business selected for occupancy in a business incubator shall demonstrate a potential for success and an identified market for its goods or services.
(e) Any business selected for occupancy in a business incubator must contract with the District government to maintain its principal place of business within the District for a minimum of 10 years following its move from the business incubator.
(f) Each tenant business selected for occupancy in the business incubator shall be responsible for the cost of office renovations, maintenance, and, upon departure from the business incubator, for the cost of returning its incubator space to its original condition unless other arrangements are made in advance of departure with a new tenant business.
(g) The Mayor shall establish the minimum insurance requirements of any tenant business to insure against any future liability of the District government for the business operations of the tenant.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 5, 32 DCR 6334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2234.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.05. Services

§ 2–1209.05. Services.
(a) Selected basic services shall be included in the rent for the business incubator; other services shall be paid for on an as-used basis.
(b) The only free services shall be those ordinarily available free of charge from participating providers.
(c) Services available elsewhere shall not be duplicated; all existing management support and services programs in the District, including financial services, shall be utilized.
(d) Both public and private resources may be made available to tenant businesses.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 6, 32 DCR 6334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2235.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.06. Mayor may contract for outside management

§ 2–1209.06. Mayor may contract for outside management.
The Mayor may contract with a for-profit or a nonprofit corporation or educational institution that can utilize its resources to provide management of the business incubator facility and its services, to provide business development assistance, and to coordinate financial assistance programs. The selection of a contractor for this purpose shall be subject to review by the Council’s Committee on Economic Development.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 7, 32 DCR 6334; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 126(a), 47 DCR 520.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2236.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-91 deleted the former second sentence, which read: “This contractor would implement the recommendations of the Advisory Board established in § 1-2241. 1981 Ed. ”, and in the second sentence, substituted “Economic Development” for “Housing and Economic Development (‘HED Committee’)”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.07. Priority to residents

§ 2–1209.07. Priority to residents.
Priority shall be given to tenant businesses owned by persons who are residents of the District.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 8, 32 DCR 6334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2237.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.08. First source employment agreement required

§ 2–1209.08. First source employment agreement required.
Tenant businesses chosen for occupancy in business incubators shall execute a first source employment agreement with the District government pursuant to § 2-219.03.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 9, 32 DCR 6334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2238.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.09. Maximum stay policy

§ 2–1209.09. Maximum stay policy.
The Mayor shall devise a policy that encourages tenant businesses to leave the business incubators when a certain level of development is reached, but does not arbitrarily evict a tenant business at a crucial period in its development.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 10, 32 DCR 6334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2239.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.10. Location of business incubators

§ 2–1209.10. Location of business incubators.
The Mayor shall locate business incubators in areas in the District appropriate to the types of businesses targeted for occupancy, based on District-determined priorities, and shall seek sites which have the least prohibitive zoning in order to allow a range of uses.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 11, 32 DCR 6334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2240.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.11. Advisory Board established. [Repealed]

§ 2–1209.11. Advisory Board established. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 12, 32 DCR 6334; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401(a), 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2241.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.12. Duties of Advisory Board. [Repealed]

§ 2–1209.12. Duties of Advisory Board. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 13, 32 DCR 6334; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401(a), 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2242.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.13. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 2–1209.13. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 14, 32 DCR 6334; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401(a), 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2243.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V - Business Incubator Facilitation › § 2–1209.14. Annual report

§ 2–1209.14. Annual report.
The Office of Business and Economic Development shall annually prepare a report for the Committee on Economic Development which shall describe in detail the operations of each business incubator, including, but not limited to, a discussion of:
(1) The business operation of each tenant business;
(2) The impact of the product or service provided to the public and the job training opportunities of each tenant business to the economic development objectives of the city for which the tenant business was selected;
(3) The employment benefits and revenues to the District as a result of the establishment of the business incubator;
(4) The utilization of shared services;
(5) Any recurrent problems experienced in the management of the business incubator as well as the recommended corrective action;
(6) Any financial or technical assistance provided to a tenant business by the public or private sector;
(7) The establishment and implementation of business incubator policies, rules, and regulations; and
(8) Any legislative initiatives which would increase the productivity, viability, and economic benefits of business tenants or a business incubator facility.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-71, § 15, 32 DCR 6334; April 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 126(b), 47 DCR 520.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2244.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-91, in the introductory paragraph, substituted “Committee on Economic Development” for “HED Committee”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.01. Definitions

§ 2–1210.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Capital access loan” means a loan that is entitled to be secured by the Fund.
(2) “Enrolled loan” means a capital access loan issued in accordance with:
(A) The participation agreement; and
(B) The program’s objectives.
(3) “Financial institution” includes a bank, trust company, banking association, savings and loan association, mortgage company, investment bank, credit union, or nontraditional financial institution.
(4) “Fund” means the Capital Access Fund established by § 2-1210.02.
(5) “Loan” includes a line of credit.
(6) “Medium-sized business” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity that:
(A) Is domiciled in the District of Columbia or has at least 51% of its employees located in the District of Columbia;
(B) Is formed to make a profit; and
(C) Employs at least 100, but fewer than 500, full-time employees.
(7) “Nonprofit organization” means a corporation, association, or organization which is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, approved August 16, 1954 (68A Stat. 163; 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)), that:
(A) Is domiciled in the District of Columbia; or
(B) Has at least 51% of its members located in the District of Columbia.
(8) “Participating financial institution” means a financial institution participating in the program.
(9) “Program” means the Capital Access Program.
(10) “Reserve account” means an account established in a participating financial institution on approval of the bank in which money is deposited to serve as a source of additional revenue to reimburse the financial institution for losses on loans enrolled in the program.
(11) “Small business” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity that:
(A) Is domiciled in the District of Columbia or has at least 51% of its employees located in the District of Columbia;
(B) Is formed to make a profit;
(C) Is independently owned and operated; and
(D) Employs fewer than 100 full-time employees.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 2, 57 DCR 12442.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority to the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking under the Capital Access Program Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2011-91, May 6, 2011 ( 58 DCR 4177).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.02. Establishment of the Capital Access Fund

§ 2–1210.02. Establishment of the Capital Access Fund.
(a) There is established as a nonlapsing fund the Capital Access Fund, which shall be used solely for the uses and purposes set forth in subsections (d) and (e) of this section. The Fund shall be funded by appropriations and from other amounts received by the District for the administration of the program. All funds collected from these sources shall be deposited into the Capital Access Fund.
(b) All funds deposited into the Capital Access Fund, and any interest earned on those funds, shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time, but shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in subsections (d) and (e) of this section without regard to fiscal year limitation, subject to authorization by Congress.
(c) All funds deposited in the Capital Access Fund shall be exempt from the requirements imposed by subchapter III-A of Chapter 3 of Title 47 [§ 47-351.01 et seq.]. The Fund shall be administered as an agency fund under § 47-373(2)(I).
(d) The funds in the Fund shall be used solely to:
(1) Administer the Capital Access Program, including uses and expenditures authorized pursuant to subsection (e) of this section; and
(2) Make deposits in the reserve account of a participating financial institution as authorized by this subchapter to be a source of money that the participating financial institution may receive as reimbursement for losses attributable to enrolled loans in the program.
(e) The Mayor shall administer the Fund and shall have the powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including the power to:
(1) Make, execute, and deliver contracts, conveyances, and other instruments necessary to the exercise of his or her powers;
(2) Employ personnel and counsel;
(3) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, impose and collect fees and charges in connection with any transaction and provide for reasonable penalties for delinquent payment of fees or charges; and
(4) Adopt rules relating to the use and administration of the Fund pursuant to this subchapter.
(f) The District may accept gifts, grants, donations, and awards from any source, including the federal government, for the purposes of this subchapter.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 3, 57 DCR 12442.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1210.01.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.03. Capital Access Program establishment

§ 2–1210.03. Capital Access Program establishment.
(a) There is established the Capital Access Program, to be administered by the Mayor, to assist financial institutions in making loans to businesses and nonprofit organizations that face barriers in accessing capital.
(b) The Mayor shall determine the eligibility of a financial institution to participate in the program and, by rule, may set a limit on the number of financial institutions that may participate in the program.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 4, 57 DCR 12442.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).