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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation › § 37–110. Enforcement

§ 37–110. Enforcement.
In the event that a market vendor violates any law, regulation, sidewalk market rule or condition of the market vendor’s sub-lease as specified in the contract, the market manager may issue a market violation notice (“MVN”) to the market vendor suspending the market vendor’s sub-lease until the violation has been cured or corrected. If 3 MVNs are issued to a market vendor during the contract year, the market vendor’s sub-lease shall be cancelled. If the market manager decides not to renew a market vendor’s sub-lease, the market manager shall give the market vendor written notice on or before January 31. MVNs, cancellation, and any decision not to renew a market vendor’s sub-lease shall be effective immediately but may be appealed to the Department of General Services.
(Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 11, 46 DCR 1066; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 91(c), 59 DCR 6190.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-310.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “Department of General Services” for “Office of Property Management” in the last sentence.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation › § 37–112. Insurance

§ 37–112. Insurance.
(a) The market manager shall maintain appropriate liability insurance. The market manager shall require each tenant and market vendor to maintain liability insurance, individually or as part of a group policy.
(b) The market manager, each tenant and each market vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the District of Columbia from any liability arising out of each tenant’s or market vendor’s and market manager’s respective activity.
(Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 13, 46 DCR 1066.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-312.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of Eastern Market Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-570, November 7, 2008, 55 DCR 12114).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1 - Eastern Market Management and Regulation › § 37–113. Reporting requirements

§ 37–113. Reporting requirements.
No later than January 2, 2004, the CPMO shall file a report with the Council for review. The report shall contain information including, but not limited to, a report on the operations and management of Eastern Market for the past 5 year period, financial operations, a summary of all contractual activities, and an assessment of management operations including EMCAC functions and procedures and a report on the Market’s capital status and needs.
(Apr. 16, 1999, D.C. Law 12-228, § 14, 46 DCR 1066.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-313.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation › § 37–131.03. Vending locations

§ 37–131.03. Vending locations.
(a) The Mayor shall designate the specific vending locations on sidewalks, roadways, and other public spaces where a person may vend.
(b) A person shall not vend from a location on a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space other than a vending location designated by the Mayor unless the person is vending at a special event or public market that has been issued a valid license or permit by the Mayor; provided, that notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, vending locations established pursuant to section 6(c-1)(3) of the Vending Regulation Temporary Act of 2008, effective June 5, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-172; 55 DCR 9144), and the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Temporary Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-252; 54 DCR 631), shall remain designated vending locations unless:
(1) The space is to be used for a public purpose, including a roadway or public transportation needs, or to protect public safety; or
(2) The use of the real property in the immediate vicinity of the vending location changes and the Mayor determines, in his or her reasonable discretion, that the vending location is incompatible with such use.
(c) No more than 350 vending locations shall be established in Ward 2 at any time; provided, that vending locations on the National Mall shall not be included in this limitation.
(d) An authorization from the Mayor shall not be required for vending activities subject to § 5-331.05(h).
(Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 4, 56 DCR 6619.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Fresh Healthy Mobile Cart Vending Pilot in Underserved Areas Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-325, March 18, 2012, 59 DCR 2261).
Temporary Legislation
Section 2(b) of D.C. Law 19-144, in subsec. (c), substituted “provided, that vending locations on the National Mall and healthy food vendors located in underserved areas shall not be included in this limitation” for “provided, that vending locations on the National Mall shall not be included in this limitation”.
Section 5(b) of D.C. Law 19-144 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to the Vending Regulation Act of 2009, see Mayor’s Order 2010-91, June 4, 2010 ( 57 DCR 4911).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation › § 37–131.04. Assignment of vending locations

§ 37–131.04. Assignment of vending locations.
(a) A vendor shall not vend from a vending location without first obtaining a vending site permit from the Mayor.
(b) Vending locations shall be assigned by lotteries conducted by the Mayor, unless:
(1) The Mayor establishes an alternate means of assignment by rule;
(2) The vending location is located in a vending development zone, in which case the vending location may be assigned by lottery or such other means as may be established for the vending development zone; or
(3)(A) The vending location was permitted pursuant to the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Vending Consolidation of Public Space and Licensing Authorities Temporary Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-252; 54 DCR 631), and was assigned to an existing, licensed vendor.
(B) A vending location identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall remain assigned to the existing, licensed vendor; provided, that the vendor’s license status remains in effect and in good standing.
(c) Vendors who are licensed as of October 22, 2009, and had been, at any time, assigned a vending location pursuant to section 6(c-1)(3) of the Vending Regulation Temporary Act of 2008, effective June 5, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-172; 55 DCR 5377), shall be given a preference in lotteries conducted by the Mayor for assigning those vending locations. The lotteries shall be conducted monthly or on an alternative schedule as determined by the Mayor.
(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, a vending site permit shall constitute a revocable license and a vendor shall not acquire a property interest in the vending site permit.
(Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 5, 56 DCR 6619.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(c) of Fresh Healthy Mobile Cart Vending Pilot in Underserved Areas Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-325, March 18, 2012, 59 DCR 2261).
Temporary Legislation
Section 2(c) of D.C. Law 19-144 added subsec. (b-1) to read as follows:
“(b-1) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Mayor may issue up to 15 vending site permits to healthy food vendors located in underserved areas; provided, that if a vendor receiving a vending site permit ceases to be a healthy food vendor, the Mayor shall revoke the permit.”.
Section 5(b) of D.C. Law 19-144 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation › § 37–131.05. Vending development zones

§ 37–131.05. Vending development zones.
The Mayor may establish vending development zones, upon application and after public notice, in which the Mayor may waive the regulatory provisions, such as the design standards, the standards for designation of vending locations, and the procedure for assigning vending locations, otherwise applicable to vendors; provided, that the Mayor shall establish, by rule, a procedure for reviewing applications for the establishment of a vending development zone.
(Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 6, 56 DCR 6619.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) requirement that the Mayor establish a Stadium Special Events Zone, for a period of no more than 7 days, including the MLB All-Star Game, within which only a vendor who holds a Stadium Special Events Permit may engage in vending, see § 2 of MLB All-Star Game Stadium Special Events Zone Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-389, June 22, 2018, 65 DCR 7013).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation › § 37–131.06. Public markets

§ 37–131.06. Public markets.
The Mayor may require the permitting of public markets on public space and may require the licensing of managers of public markets on public space and private space.
(Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 7, 56 DCR 6619.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation › § 37–131.06a. Vending licenses and permits and criminal background checks

§ 37–131.06a. Vending licenses and permits and criminal background checks.
No applicant for a basic business license, a vending site permit, or any other licenses or permits required to vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public place pursuant to § 37-131.02 shall be required, in connection with said application, to undergo a criminal background check or provide a certified copy of a criminal history report to any agency prior to or after receiving said licenses or permits.
(Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 7a; as added July 1, 2023, D.C. Law 25-21, § 3(c), 70 DCR 6762.)
Applicability
Section 7098 of D.C. Law 25-50 repealed section 5 of D.C. Law 25-21 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 3(c) of Law 25-21 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 25-21: § 5 of D.C. Law 25-21 provided that the creation of this section by § 3(c) of D.C. Law 25-21 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 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation › § 37–131.08c. Street vending amnesty program

§ 37–131.08c. Street vending amnesty program.
(a) There is established an amnesty program for any person applying to be a street vendor who is liable for delinquent:
(1) Fines for violations of this chapter and rules from 2010 to July 1, 2023, including any accrued interest or penalties; and
(2) Minimum sales tax payments owed pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2002.01 from 2010 to the July 1, 2023.
(b) The amnesty program shall be available for 5 years following its establishment.
(c) A person may participate in the amnesty program by filing an application for amnesty with the Mayor that includes:
(1) A basic business license application;
(2) A vending site permit application for a sidewalk vending location;
(3) A copy of each unpaid citation received by the applicant, and the amount owed by the applicant for each citation; and
(4) Documentation verifying the amount of delinquent minimum sales tax, interest, and penalties owed to the Office of Tax and Revenue.
(d) While the amnesty program is accepting applications, the Mayor shall publicize the terms and conditions of the amnesty program.
(e) For purposes of this section, the term "street vendor" means a person licensed to vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space pursuant to § 37-131.02.
(Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 9c; as added July 1, 2023, D.C. Law 25-21, § 3(f), 70 DCR 6762.)
Applicability
Section 7098 of D.C. Law 25-50 repealed section 5 of D.C. Law 25-21 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 3(f) of Law 25-21 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 25-21: § 5 of D.C. Law 25-21 provided that the creation of this section by § 3(f) of D.C. Law 25-21 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 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation › § 37–131.08d. Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant public asset and vendor support study

§ 37–131.08d. Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant public asset and vendor support study.
(a) The Mayor shall commission a study to:
(1) Identify potential spaces for the storage and servicing of sidewalk vending carts within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including any cost estimates for acquiring the space and making necessary improvements;
(2) Identify potential locations for the siting of public restroom facilities within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including cost estimates of any work that would be required to construct a public restroom facility;
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ecommendations for capital improvements at areas within the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone to better accommodate vending activity and pedestrian access; and
(4) Identify potential locations for an indoor vending market within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including cost estimates for acquiring the land if necessary.
(b) The Mayor shall submit the study required pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than one year after [insert applicability date].
(Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 9d; as added July 1, 2023, D.C. Law 25-21, § 3(f), 70 DCR 6762.)
Applicability
Section 7098 of D.C. Law 25-50 repealed section 5 of D.C. Law 25-21 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 3(f) of Law 25-21 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 25-21: § 5 of D.C. Law 25-21 provided that the creation of this section by § 3(f) of D.C. Law 25-21 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 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation › § 37–131.09. Establishment of the Citywide Vending Task Force

§ 37–131.09. Establishment of the Citywide Vending Task Force.
(a) Within 30 days after October 22, 2009, the Mayor shall create and convene the Citywide Vending Task Force (“Task Force”), consisting of representatives from the street vendor, small business, downtown business, and other affected communities, including District residents.
(b) The Task Force shall evaluate existing vending laws and rules to ensure maximum comprehensiveness, uniformity, and fairness for all stakeholders. Specifically, the Task Force shall consider issues of grandfather clauses, insurance fees, lottery selection, and possible clarification of existing grounds of revocation of a vending license.
(c) Within 120 days after October 22, 2009, the Task Force shall conclude its work by presenting a report and recommendation to the Council on its specific findings, including a legislative recommendation on whether to establish a permanent vending commission.
(Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 10, 56 DCR 6619.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-322, March 19, 2008, 55 DCR 3445).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-9, January 29, 2009, 56 DCR 1638).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(a) of Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-47, April 27, 2009, 56 DCR 3574).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 1A - Vending Regulation › § 37–131.10. Rules

§ 37–131.10. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement this chapter, including rules regulating the location, the design, and the maintenance of vendor carts, stands, vehicles, and other equipment, and rules requiring that persons vending from public space maintain insurance in such form and amount as may be required by the Mayor. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 60-day period of review, excluding weekends, holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 60-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved.
(Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 11, 56 DCR 6619.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-84, June 19, 2013, 60 DCR 9534, 20 DCSTAT 1439).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-171, September 30, 2013, 60 DCR 14746).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Vending Regulation Temporary Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-24, Oct. 17, 2013, 60 DCR 11102).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.02. Director to give bond and take oath

§ 37–201.02. Director to give bond and take oath.
The Director shall, before entering upon the performance of his duties, give bond to the District of Columbia in the penal sum of $5,000, signed by 2 sureties or by a bonding company, to be approved by the Mayor, conditioned on the faithful discharge of the duties of his office, and shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Mayor that he will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of his office, which bond and oath shall be deposited with the Mayor.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1217, ch. 118, § 2; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-103.
1973 Ed., § 10-102.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.04. Inspection required after repair; alteration of condemnation tag prohibited

§ 37–201.04. Inspection required after repair; alteration of condemnation tag prohibited.
No person shall use or, having the same under his control, permit to be used, any weight, scale, measure, weighing or measuring device, or any attachment or part thereof after the same has been altered or repaired without the same having been inspected and approved as provided in this subchapter after such alterations or repairs have been made, and no persons shall alter, obliterate, detach, obscure, or conceal any condemnation seal, stamp, mark, tag, or label, attached or impressed by the Director or any of his assistants or inspectors, without written permission of the Director.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1218, ch. 118, § 4; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-105.
1973 Ed., § 10-104.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.05. Obstruction of inspection prohibited

§ 37–201.05. Obstruction of inspection prohibited.
No person shall neglect, fail, or refuse to exhibit any weight, scale, beam, measure, weighing or measuring device, subject to inspection or test under the provisions of this subchapter, to the Director or any of his assistants or inspectors for the purpose of inspection and test and no persons shall in any manner obstruct, hinder, or molest the Director or any of his assistants, inspectors, or other employees in the performance of their duties.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1218, ch. 118, § 5; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-106.
1973 Ed., § 10-105.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.06. Record of inspections

§ 37–201.06. Record of inspections.
The Director shall keep in his office a record of weighing and measuring devices inspected, which record shall show the type of device, the name and address of the owner, the date of inspection, and whether the same was approved or condemned. Such record shall be open to the public during regular office hours.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1219, ch. 118, § 6; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-107.
1973 Ed., § 10-106.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.07. False measure prohibited; sale of commodities

§ 37–201.07. False measure prohibited; sale of commodities.
No person shall sell, offer for sale, keep, or expose for sale anywhere in the District of Columbia any commodity of any kind as a weight, measure, or numerical count greater than the actual or true weight, measure, or numerical count thereof, and no person shall take or attempt to take more than the actual and true weight, measure, or numerical count of any commodity, when, as buyer, he is permitted by the seller to determine the weight, measure, or numerical count thereof. No person shall charge or collect for any commodity or commodities a sum greater than the price or prices indicated or quoted at the time of sale. No person shall charge, collect, or accept any money for any commodity which he shall not have delivered or which he shall not have agreed to deliver. When a whole number or fraction, or both, are used in representing the price or quantity of any commodity, thing, or service offered or exposed for sale, such number or combination of numbers shall be of such size as to indicate clearly the price or quantity of such commodity, thing or service.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1219, ch. 118, § 7; Apr. 27, 1945, 59 Stat. 97, ch. 99, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-108.
1973 Ed., § 10-107.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.08. Commodities sold by weight; “ton” defined

§ 37–201.08. Commodities sold by weight; “ton” defined.
When any commodity is sold by weight it shall be net weight. When any commodity is sold by the ton, it shall be understood to mean 2,000 pounds avoirdupois.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1219, ch. 118, § 8; Mar. 31, 1945, 59 Stat. 45, ch. 46, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-109.
1973 Ed., § 10-108.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.09. Vending machines

§ 37–201.09. Vending machines.
No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, operate, or maintain, or cause to be erected, operated, or maintained within the District of Columbia any coin-in-the-slot machine or automatic vending device without placing in charge thereof some responsible person. No such machine shall be maintained for use when the same is not in perfect working order, and the person in charge as well as the owner of such machine or device shall be held responsible for operating or maintaining any such machine or device which is not in perfect working order. A sign or placard shall be placed on every such machine or device in a conspicuous place and shall contain the name and business address of the owner and of the person in charge of such machine or device, and shall state that the person in charge of such machine or device will refund to any person money deposited by him for which the commodity or service promised expressly or impliedly has not been received, and such person shall so refund such money.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1219, ch. 118, § 9.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-110.
1973 Ed., § 10-109.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.10. Sales tickets

§ 37–201.10. Sales tickets.
Every person, firm, or corporation shall, when a sales ticket is given with a purchase, cause such sales ticket to show the correct name and address of such person, firm, or corporation and the weight, measure, or numerical count, as the case may be, of each commodity sold to the purchaser, and every such person, firm, or corporation is hereby required to deliver such sales ticket to such purchaser when requested to do so by such purchaser at the time of sale.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1219, ch. 118, § 10.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-111.
1973 Ed., § 10-110.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.12. Sale of ice

§ 37–201.12. Sale of ice.
It shall be unlawful to sell, within the District of Columbia, any ice in any manner other than by weight, such weight to be ascertained at the time of delivery of such ice, and every person, or in case of a firm, copartnership, or corporation, the person in charge of its business in the District of Columbia, engaged in the sale of ice shall keep on each of his or its wagons or other vehicles used in the sale or delivery of ice, while in use, a scale suitable for weighing ice which has been tested and approved in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Every scale used for weighing ice in making sales in quantities of 100 pounds or less shall have graduations of 1 pound or less. Scales used for weighing ice in making sales in quantities of more than 100 pounds may have graduations of 5 pounds or less.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1220, ch. 118, § 12.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-113.
1973 Ed., § 10-112.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.13. Sale of bread

§ 37–201.13. Sale of bread.
(a) The word “bread” when used in the name of the food means the unit weighs 8 ounces or more after cooling, and any bread exposed for sale or sold in the District of Columbia shall have the net weight of the contents indicated by printing or marking the net weight on the label, wrapper, or container.
(b) Nothing herein shall apply to crackers, pretzels, buns, rolls, scones, or loaves of fancy bread weighing less than one-fourth pound avoirdupois, or what is commonly known as stale bread, provided the seller shall, at the time the sale is made, expressly state to the buyer that the bread sold is stale bread.
(c) Any loaf of bread weighing within 10 per centum in excess or within 4 per centum less than standard weight shall be deemed of legal weight.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1220, ch. 118, § 13; Aug. 24, 1921, 42 Stat. 201, ch. 92; Oct. 8, 1983, D.C. Law 5-33, § 2, 30 DCR 4022.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-114.
1973 Ed., § 10-113.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.14. Sale of frozen and fluid dairy products

§ 37–201.14. Sale of frozen and fluid dairy products.
(a) All fluid and frozen dairy products, including but not limited to whole milk, skimmed milk, cultured milk, sweet cream, sour cream, buttermilk, chocolate milk, chocolate drink, ice cream, and frozen custard, and frozen dairy desserts such as sherbet, water ice, and ice milk, shall, when sold or offered for sale in package form, be packaged only in units of gallons, one and one-half gallons, two and one-half gallons, integral multiples of the gallon, or binary-submultiples of the gallon of not less than 1 fluid ounce. Packages of less than 1 fluid ounce shall be permitted if the net contents of each such package are clearly and permanently marked thereon and if the labeling of the package conforms with the requirements of this subchapter or such package be 1 of a number of identical packages in an outside container the total contents and labeling of which conform with the requirements of this subchapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, frozen dairy products and frozen dairy desserts may be sold or offered for sale in individually packaged or wrapped portions each containing 4 or more but less than 16 fluid ounces, in integral multiples of 1 ounce, or, if less than 4 ounces, in multiples of one-half ounce. The package or wrapper of each individual portion of any such frozen dairy product or frozen dairy dessert shall be clearly labeled to show the net contents in fluid ounces. When 2 or more such individual portions of a frozen dairy product or frozen dairy dessert are sold or offered for sale in an outside container, the exterior of such container shall be clearly labeled to show the number of individual portions contained therein and the total net contents of such container, in fluid ounces.
(b) Bottles or containers used for the retail sale of milk, buttermilk, chocolate milk, chocolate drink, or cream shall have clearly blown or otherwise permanently marked in the side of each bottle or container, or printed on the cap or stopple thereof, the name and address of the person, firm, or corporation who or which bottled such milk, buttermilk, chocolate milk, chocolate drink, or cream and the capacity of such bottle or container, except that a package containing less than 1 fluid ounce need not be labeled as to quantity if such package be 1 of a number of identical packages in an outside container the total contents and labeling of which conform with the requirements of this subchapter.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1221, ch. 118, § 14; Apr. 27, 1945, 59 Stat. 98, ch. 99, § 4; Aug. 7, 1964, 78 Stat. 382, Pub. L. 88-405, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-115.
1973 Ed., § 10-114.
Cross References
Registration of trademark, see § 36-121 et seq.
Sale of milk, cream, and ice cream, see § 48-601 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.16. Substitutes for dry measure prohibited

§ 37–201.16. Substitutes for dry measure prohibited.
Nothing in this subchapter contained shall be construed as permitting the use as a dry measure or substituting for a dry measure any of the following containers: barrels, boxes, lug boxes, crates, hampers, baskets, or climax baskets; and the use of any such container as a measure is hereby expressly prohibited, and the user shall be fined or imprisoned as herein provided for other violations of this subchapter.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1223, ch. 118, § 16.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-117.
1973 Ed., § 10-116.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.16a. Quantity markings required for packages; exemption

§ 37–201.16a. Quantity markings required for packages; exemption.
No person shall sell, offer, or expose for sale in the District of Columbia any food in package form unless the quantity of contents is plainly and conspicuously marked on the outside of each package in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count. The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to establish and allow reasonable variation, tolerances, and exemptions as to small packages.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1223, ch. 118, § 16 1/2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-118.
1973 Ed., § 10-117.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(195) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.17. Sale of wood

§ 37–201.17. Sale of wood.
A cord of wood shall contain 128 cubic feet. Wood more than 8 inches in length shall be sold by the cord or fractional part thereof, and when delivered shall contain 128 cubic feet per cord when evenly and compactly stacked. Split wood, 8 inches or less in length, may be sold by such standard loads as shall be fixed by the Council of the District of Columbia.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1223, ch. 118, § 17.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-119.
1973 Ed., § 10-118.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(196) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.18. Standard liquid measures; automatic gasoline pumps

§ 37–201.18. Standard liquid measures; automatic gasoline pumps.
The standard liquid gallon shall contain 231 cubic inches; the half gallon, one hundred and fifteen and five-tenths cubic inches; the quart, fifty-seven and seventy-five hundredths cubic inches; the pint, twenty-eight and eight hundred and seventy-five thousandths cubic inches; the half pint, fourteen and four hundred and thirty-seven thousandths cubic inches; the gill, seven and two hundred and eighteen thousandths cubic inches; the fluid ounce, one and eight-tenths cubic inches; and no liquid measure of other than the foregoing capacities, except multiples of the gallon, shall be deemed legal liquid measure in the District of Columbia; provided, that any automatic pump for the measurement of gasoline shall have graduations of fractional parts of a gallon in terms of either decimal or binary-submultiple subdivisions.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1223, ch. 118, §§ 18, 18a; July 7, 1932, 47 Stat. 609, ch. 442; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1; Aug. 7, 1964, 78 Stat. 382, Pub. L. 88-405, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-120.
1973 Ed., § 10-119.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.19. Sale of shucked oysters, fish, meat, butter, and cheese

§ 37–201.19. Sale of shucked oysters, fish, meat, butter, and cheese.
Shucked oysters shall be sold only by liquid measure or numerical count, and whenever there is included in the sale by measure of shucked oysters more than 10 per centum of oyster liquid or other liquid substance, the vendor shall be deemed guilty of selling short measure. All fish, meat, poultry, meat products, lard, lard substitutes, butter, butter substitutes, and cheese shall be sold by avoirdupois weight.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1223, ch. 118, § 19; Apr. 27, 1945, 59 Stat. 99, ch. 99, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-121.
1973 Ed., § 10-120.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.20. Automatic measuring pumps

§ 37–201.20. Automatic measuring pumps.
Every user of an automatic measuring pump or similar device, shall, when the supply of the commodity which he is measuring for sale with such pump or similar device, is insufficient to deliver correct measure of such commodity by the usual or customary method of operating such pump or device or when, for any cause whatever, such pump or device does not, by the usual or customary method of operating same, deliver correct measure, place a sign with the words, “Out of use” in a conspicuous place on such pump or device where it may readily be seen, and shall forthwith cease to use the same until his supply of such commodity is replenished or until such pump or device is repaired, adjusted, or otherwise put in condition to deliver correct measure. All automatic measuring pumps or other similar measuring devices in use shall be subject to inspection, and approval or condemnation, whether used for measuring or not.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1223, ch. 118, § 20.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-123.
1973 Ed., § 10-122.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.21. Sale of pro rata quantity

§ 37–201.21. Sale of pro rata quantity.
Whenever any commodity is offered for sale at a stated price for a stated quantity, a smaller quantity shall be sold at a pro rata price unless the purchaser is informed to the contrary at the time of sale.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 21.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-124.
1973 Ed., § 10-123.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.22. Inspection of commodities by Director

§ 37–201.22. Inspection of commodities by Director.
The Director, or under his direction, his assistants and inspectors, shall from time to time weigh or measure and inspect packages or amounts of commodities of whatever kind kept for sale, offered or exposed for sale, sold, or in the process of delivery, in order to determine whether or not the same are kept for sale, offered for sale, or sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, and no person shall refuse to permit such weighing, measuring, or inspection whenever demanded by the Director or any of his assistants or inspectors.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 22; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-125.
1973 Ed., § 10-124.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.22a. Sale of food by false advertising

§ 37–201.22a. Sale of food by false advertising.
The Director of Weights, Measures, and Markets is further authorized to make purchases of food in connection with the investigation and detection of sales of food by misrepresentation or false advertising in violation of §§ 22-1511 to 22-1513; and there are authorized to be appropriated annually such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this section.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1223, ch. 118, § 22 1/2; Apr. 27, 1945, 59 Stat. 99, ch. 99, § 5; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-126.
1973 Ed., § 10-124a.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.23. Sale of measuring devices by Director prohibited

§ 37–201.23. Sale of measuring devices by Director prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for the Director or any employee of his office to vend any weights, measures, weighing or measuring device, or to offer or expose the same for sale, or to be interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale of same.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 23; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-127.
1973 Ed., § 10-125.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.24. Police power conferred upon Director; inspections without warrants

§ 37–201.24. Police power conferred upon Director; inspections without warrants.
There is hereby conferred upon the Director, his assistants and inspectors, police power, and in the exercise of their duties they shall, upon demand, exhibit their badges to any person questioning their authority; and they are authorized and empowered to make arrests of any person violating any of the provisions of this subchapter. The Director, his assistants, and inspectors may, for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing the provisions of this subchapter and in the performance of their official duties, with or without formal warrant, enter or go into or upon any stand, place, building, or premises, except a private residence, and may stop any vendor, peddler, dealer, vehicle, or person in charge thereof for the purpose of making inspections or tests.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 24; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-128.
1973 Ed., § 10-126.
Cross References
Warrants and arrests, see § 23-501 et seq.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.