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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter III - Marketing Agreements › § 36–303.06. Civil actions

§ 36–303.06. Civil actions.
(a)(1) In addition to any and all other remedies available to the retail dealer under this subchapter, the marketing agreement, any other statute or act, or law or equity, a retail dealer may maintain a civil action against a distributor for:
(A) Failure to make such disclosures as are required by § 36-303.02;
(B) Failure to repurchase as required by § 36-303.04(b);
(C) Failure to pay the full value of any business goodwill as required by § 36-303.04(d);
(D) Wrongful or illegal cancellation of, termination of, or failure to renew a marketing agreement with the retail dealer under § 36-303.03;
(E) Unreasonably withholding approval of a proposed sale, assignment, or other transfer of the marketing agreement.
(2) The court may award actual damages, including ascertainable loss of goodwill as provided for in § 36-303.04(d), sustained by the retail dealer as a result of the distributor’s violation of this subchapter and may also grant such other legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate, including, but not limited to, declaratory judgment, specific performance, and injunctive relief.
(3) The court may, unless the action was frivolous, direct that costs of the action, including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees, be paid by the distributor. If the court finds that the distributor’s wrongful or illegal termination of, cancellation of, or failure to renew the marketing agreement was wilful or intentional, the court may also award the retail dealer ascertainable loss of goodwill and punitive damages.
(b) No prospective transferee shall have a cause of action against a distributor as a result of the distributor’s disapproval of a proposed sale, assignment, or other transfer of a marketing agreement.
(c) A civil action brought by a retail dealer against a distributor pursuant to this section shall be commenced within 2 years after such cause of action arose.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 4-206, 24 DCR 2371.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-226.
1973 Ed., § 10-226.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter III - Marketing Agreements › § 36–303.07. Application of subchapter

§ 36–303.07. Application of subchapter.
(a) This subchapter shall only apply to that portion of a marketing agreement which concerns the operation of a retail service station which is located within the District of Columbia and only to the extent of the business conducted by a retail dealer within the District of Columbia.
(b) This subchapter shall apply to any and all marketing agreements entered into after April 19, 1977. The term “entered into” shall include any renewal, extension, modification, amendment, or novation of a preexisting marketing agreement.
(c) This subchapter shall also apply to any failure to renew a preexisting marketing agreement.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 4-207, 24 DCR 2371.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-227.
1973 Ed., § 10-227.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter IV-A - Franchisee Purchase Rights › § 36–304.11. Definitions

§ 36–304.11. Definitions.
Expired.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 5A-301; as added July 18, 2005, D.C. Law 18-35, § 2(b), 56 DCR 4282.)
Editor's Notes
This subchapter expired on January 1, 2011, pursuant to section 3 of D.C. Law 18-35.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 18-35 provided: “Section 2(b) enacting this subchapter shall expire on January 1, 2011.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter IV-A - Franchisee Purchase Rights › § 36–304.12. Franchisee’s right of first refusal

§ 36–304.12. Franchisee’s right of first refusal.
Expired.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 5A-302; as added July 18, 2005, D.C. Law 18-35, § 2(b), 56 DCR 4282.)
Editor's Notes
This subchapter expired on January 1, 2011, pursuant to section 3 of D.C. Law 18-35.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter IV-A - Franchisee Purchase Rights › § 36–304.13. Duty of good faith in negotiating lease terms

§ 36–304.13. Duty of good faith in negotiating lease terms.
Expired.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 5A-303; as added July 18, 2005, D.C. Law 18-35, § 2(b), 56 DCR 4282.)
Editor's Notes
This subchapter expired on January 1, 2011, pursuant to section 3 of D.C. Law 18-35.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter IV-A - Franchisee Purchase Rights › § 36–304.14. Remedy for violation of subchapter

§ 36–304.14. Remedy for violation of subchapter.
Expired.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 5A-304; as added July 18, 2005, D.C. Law 18-35, § 2(b), 56 DCR 4282.)
Editor's Notes
This subchapter expired on January 1, 2011, pursuant to section 3 of D.C. Law 18-35.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter IV-A - Franchisee Purchase Rights › § 36–304.15. Applicability

§ 36–304.15. Applicability.
Expired.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 5A-305; as added July 18, 2005, D.C. Law 18-35, § 2(b), 56 DCR 4282.)
Editor's Notes
This subchapter expired on January 1, 2011, pursuant to section 3 of D.C. Law 18-35.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter V - General Provisions › § 36–305.01. Statement of public policy

§ 36–305.01. Statement of public policy.
This chapter shall constitute a statement of the public policy of the District of Columbia. The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed in order to effectively carry out the purposes of this chapter in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 6-401, 24 DCR 2371.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-241.
1973 Ed., § 10-241.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 3 - Retail Service Stations › Subchapter V - General Provisions › § 36–305.02. Severability

§ 36–305.02. Severability.
If any provision or part thereof of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect any other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, all provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.
(Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-123, § 6-402, 24 DCR 2371.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-242.
1973 Ed., § 10-242.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–401. Definitions

§ 36–401. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Improper means” means theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach or inducement of a breach of a duty to maintain secrecy, or espionage through electronic or other means.
(2) “Misappropriation” means:
(A) Acquisition of a trade secret of another by a person who knows or has reason to know that the trade secret was acquired by improper means; or
(B) Disclosure or use of a trade secret of another without express or implied consent by a person who:
(i) Used improper means to acquire knowledge of the trade secret; or
(ii) At the time of disclosure or use, knew or had reason to know that the trade secret was:
(I) Derived from or through a person who had utilized improper means to acquire it;
(II) Acquired under circumstances giving rise to a duty to maintain its secrecy or limit its use;
(III) Derived from or through a person who owed a duty to the person seeking relief to maintain its secrecy or limit its use; or
(iii) Before a material change in his or her position, knew or had reason to know that the information was a trade secret and knowledge of the trade secret had been acquired by accident or mistake.
(3) “Person” means a natural person, corporation, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal or commercial entity.
(4) “Trade secret” means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process, that:
(A) Derives actual or potential independent economic value, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by, proper means by another who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and
(B) Is the subject of reasonable efforts to maintain its secrecy.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 2, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-501.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 1 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–402. Injunctive relief

§ 36–402. Injunctive relief.
(a) Actual or threatened misappropriation may be enjoined. Upon application to the court, an injunction shall be terminated when the trade secret has ceased to exist, but the injunction may be continued for a reasonable period of time to eliminate commercial advantage that otherwise would be derived from the misappropriation.
(b) In exceptional circumstances, an injunction may condition future use upon payment of a reasonable royalty for no longer than the period of time for which use could have been prohibited. Exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to, a material and prejudicial change of position prior to acquiring knowledge or reason to know of a misappropriation that renders a prohibitive injunction inequitable.
(c) In appropriate circumstances, an affirmative act to protect a trade secret may be compelled by court order.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 3, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-502.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 2 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–403. Damages

§ 36–403. Damages.
(a) A complainant is entitled to recover damages for misappropriation, unless a material and prejudicial change of position prior to acquiring knowledge or reason to know of the misappropriation renders a monetary recovery inequitable. Damages may include both the actual loss caused by the misappropriation and the unjust enrichment caused by the misappropriation that is not taken into account in computing actual loss. Instead of damages measured by other methods, the damages caused by misappropriation may be measured by the imposition of liability for a reasonable royalty for the unauthorized disclosure or use of a trade secret by a misappropriator.
(b) If willful and malicious misappropriation exists, the court may award exemplary damages in an amount not exceeding twice the award made under subsection (a) of this section.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 4, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-503.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–404. Attorney’s fees

§ 36–404. Attorney’s fees.
The court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party if:
(1) A claim of misappropriation is made in bad faith;
(2) A motion to terminate an injunction is made or resisted in bad faith; or
(3) Willful and malicious misappropriation exists.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 5, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-504.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–405. Preservation of secrecy

§ 36–405. Preservation of secrecy.
In an action under this chapter, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, or sealing the records of the action and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 6, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-505.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 5 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–406. Statute of limitations

§ 36–406. Statute of limitations.
An action for misappropriation must be brought within 3 years after the misappropriation is discovered or, by the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have been discovered. For the purposes of this section, a continuing misappropriation constitutes a single claim.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 7, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-506.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 6 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–407. Effect on other law

§ 36–407. Effect on other law.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter supersedes conflicting tort, restitution and other law of the District of Columbia providing civil remedies for misappropriation of a trade secret.
(b) This chapter does not affect:
(1) Contractual remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret;
(2) Other civil remedies that are not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; or
(3) Criminal remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 8, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-507.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–408. Uniformity of application and construction

§ 36–408. Uniformity of application and construction.
This chapter shall be applied and construed to make uniform the law with respect to trade secrets among the District of Columbia and those states enacting it.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 9, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-508.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 8 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–409. Applicability

§ 36–409. Applicability.
This chapter does not apply to misappropriation occurring prior to March 16, 1989. With respect to a continuing misappropriation that began prior to March 16, 1989, the chapter does not apply to the continuing misappropriation that occurs after March 16, 1989.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 10, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-509.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 11 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 4 - Trade Secrets › § 36–410. Disclosure of information to enforce the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1988 and Pesticide Operations Act of 1978

§ 36–410. Disclosure of information to enforce the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1988 and Pesticide Operations Act of 1978.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the disclosure of accurate and specific information to the Mayor, other District officers or their representatives, private or public sector employees, or the Occupational Safety and Health Commission if necessary to enforce § 32-1101 et seq.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the disclosure of information to the Mayor or other District officers or employees if necessary to enforce Change the Pesticide Operations Act of 1978.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 11, 36 DCR 519.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 48-510.
References in Text
The “Pesticide Operations Act of 1978,” referred to in subsection (b), is probably a reference to the Pesticide Operation Acy of 1977, D.C. Law 2-70, codified as § 8-401 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 5 - Foreign Trade Zones › § 36–501. Definitions

§ 36–501. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Private corporation” means any corporation, other than a public corporation, organized for the purpose of establishing, operating, and maintaining a foreign trade zone.
(2) “Public corporation” means the District of Columbia government or an agency of the District of Columbia government or similar organization that is financed in whole or in part by public funds.
(July 14, 1995, D.C. Law 11-28, § 2, 42 DCR 2569.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 29-501.
1981 Ed., § 29-721.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-808.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 5 - Foreign Trade Zones › § 36–502. Authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone

§ 36–502. Authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone.
(a) Any private corporation or public corporation may make application for the privilege of establishing, operating, and maintaining a foreign trade zone or subzone in the District of Columbia, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u. Following approval of the application by the Foreign Trade Zones Board established pursuant to 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u, the private corporation or public corporation shall take all actions necessary to comply with 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u and any other applicable laws, rules, and regulations adopted in accordance with 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u.
(b) Any activity in the District of Columbia authorized by 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u to be conducted within a foreign trade zone or subzone:
(1) May be conducted within a foreign trade zone or subzone operated by a private corporation or public corporation within the District of Columbia; and
(2) Shall comply with the Zoning Regulations of the District of Columbia set forth in title 11 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (11 DCMR).
(July 14, 1995, D.C. Law 11-28, § 3, 42 DCR 2569.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 29-502.
1981 Ed., § 29-722.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-808.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 5 - Foreign Trade Zones › § 36–503. Licensing and taxation

§ 36–503. Licensing and taxation.
Except as provided by 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a-81u , or by other Federal or District law, all activities and entities operating within a foreign trade zone that is established within the District of Columbia shall be subject to all applicable District licenses, permits, and taxation.
(July 14, 1995, D.C. Law 11-28, § 4, 42 DCR 2569.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 29-503.
1981 Ed., § 29-723.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 5 - Foreign Trade Zones › § 36–504. Jurisdiction

§ 36–504. Jurisdiction.
The District of Columbia reserves jurisdiction in a foreign trade zone or subzone in all civil and criminal matters not relating to customs or federal diversity or federal jurisdiction.
(July 14, 1995, D.C. Law 11-28, § 5, 42 DCR 2569.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 29-504.
1981 Ed., § 29-724.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.02. Oath requirement

§ 36–601.02. Oath requirement.
Before entering upon the discharge of the duties of office, the Executive Director and the Deputy Director shall take an oath that he or she will faithfully execute the duties of office according to the laws of the District of Columbia. In addition, each employee of the Office shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation that he or she is not pecuniarily interested, voluntarily or involuntarily, directly or indirectly, in any firm, partnership, association, organization, or corporation engaged in any activity related to legalized or illegal gambling. If required by the Chief Financial Officer, an employee shall file a financial disclosure statement according to the laws of the District of Columbia.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(b), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1302
1981 Ed., § 2-2502.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.04. Bonding and fingerprinting

§ 36–601.04. Bonding and fingerprinting.
The Chief Financial Officer may require an Office employee to give a bond in an amount determined by the Chief Financial Officer. Every such bond shall be filed with the District of Columbia Treasurer. The cost of a bond given pursuant to this section shall be part of the necessary expenses of the Office. Further, Office employees shall be fingerprinted before, and as a condition of, employment. The Chief Financial Officer may require the fingerprinting of the Office's contractors.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(d), 63 DCR 10775; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7102, 65 DCR 9388; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1304
1981 Ed., § 2-2504.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 7102 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 7102 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.05. Conflict of interest

§ 36–601.05. Conflict of interest.
Neither the Executive Director nor any employee of the Office during their tenure of appointment or employment shall: Hold any other elected or appointed position; or have, directly or indirectly, individually or as a member of a partnership, or as an officer, director, or shareholder of a corporation, any interest whatsoever in any lottery or daily numbers game, bingo, raffles enterprise, Monte Carlo night party, or sports wagering or in the ownership or leasing of any equipment, property, or premises used by or for any lottery or daily numbers game, bingo, raffles enterprise, Monte Carlo night party, or sports wagering.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Apr. 11, 1987, D.C. Law 6-220, § 2(b)(1), 34 DCR 900; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(e), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2, 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1305
1981 Ed., § 2-2505.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 7177 of D.C. Law 23-16 amended § 5(a) of D.C. Law 22-312 to repeal the delayed applicability affecting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-312 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-312 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d)(3) of D.C. Law 22-312 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(3) of the Sports Wagering Lottery Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-43, Apr. 15, 2019, 66 DCR 5273).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(3) of Sports Wagering Lottery Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-630, Jan. 30, 2019, 66 DCR 1745).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.06. Enforcement; rules and regulations

§ 36–601.06. Enforcement; rules and regulations.
(a) The Chief Financial Officer shall have the power to enforce provisions of this chapter and shall make all necessary rules and regulations for this purpose and for carrying out, enforcing, and preventing any violation of any provision of this chapter; for investigation of potential and existing licensees of the Office; for inspecting licensed premises or enterprises; for auditing the books and records of sports wagering licensees; for insuring proper, safe, and orderly conduct of licensed premises or enterprises; and for protecting the public against fraud, deceit, deception, or overcharge. The Chief Financial Officer shall have power generally to do whatever is reasonably necessary for the carrying out of the intent of this chapter and subchapter II of Chapter 17 of Title 22 and is empowered to call upon other administrative departments and agencies of the City government, as well as the Police Department and the Office of the Attorney General, for such information and assistance as it deems necessary to the performance of its duties.
(b) The Chief Financial Officer shall, each year on or before December 31st, publish in convenient pamphlet form all rules and regulations then in effect and shall furnish copies of such pamphlets to every establishment and enterprise engaged in activities authorized pursuant to this chapter and subchapter II of Chapter 17 of Title 22. Amendments, changes, modifications, deletions, or additions to the rules and regulations shall be published and distributed at more frequent intervals as the Chief Financial Officer deems necessary.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(f), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2, 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1306
1981 Ed., § 2-2506.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 7177 of D.C. Law 23-16 amended § 5(a) of D.C. Law 22-312 to repeal the delayed applicability affecting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-312 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-312 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d)(4) of D.C. Law 22-312 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(4) of the Sports Wagering Lottery Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-43, Apr. 15, 2019, 66 DCR 5273).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(4) of Sports Wagering Lottery Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-630, Jan. 30, 2019, 66 DCR 1745).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.07. Reports

§ 36–601.07. Reports.
The Chief Financial Officer shall make an annual report in writing to the Mayor no later than December 31st of each year for the preceding fiscal year. This annual report shall include a statement of the receipts and disbursements of the Office, a summary of its activities, and any additional information and recommendations that the Chief Financial Officer may consider of value to the Mayor or which the Mayor may request. The Chief Financial Officer shall also make such additional reports as the Mayor may reasonably request.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(g), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1307
1981 Ed., § 2-2507.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.08. Power to administer oaths and take testimony; subpoena power

§ 36–601.08. Power to administer oaths and take testimony; subpoena power.
(a)(1) The Chief Financial Officer, the designee of the Chief Financial Officer, or other agent authorized by law ("empowered authority") shall have the power to administer oaths and take testimony under oath relative to a matter of inquiry or investigation undertaken pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 3.
(2) At a hearing ordered by the Chief Financial Officer or designee, the empowered authority may subpoena witnesses and require production of records, papers, and documents relevant to the inquiry or investigation.
(b) The refusal or failure to provide relevant testimony or produce relevant records, papers, or documents pursuant to a properly issued subpoena of the Chief Financial Officer or designee by any applicant before the empowered authority, or by any officer, director, or employee of the applicant, licensee, or agent, may subject the applicant to summary denial of its application and summary termination of its license or authorization of the licensee or agent.
(c) If a person disobeys the process authorized pursuant to this section or having appeared in obedience to a lawful request to appear refuses to answer any relevant or pertinent question propounded by the empowered authority, the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, may apply to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia ("Court"), or to any judge of the Court if the Court is not in session, setting forth the facts relating to the disobedience to the process or refusal to answer questions, and the Court shall order the person to appear before the Court to answer the questions the person had been asked or to produce the records, papers, or documents sought at the inquiry or investigation.
(d) Upon the person's continued refusal, the Court, in accordance with the appropriate provisions of District law, shall take such punitive action as the Court considers necessary and appropriate.
(e) Notwithstanding the imposition of any punitive action imposed on the person by the Court, the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, may proceed with the inquiry or investigation as if the person had not previously been called to testify.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(h), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1308
1981 Ed., § 2-2508.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.09. Recordkeeping

§ 36–601.09. Recordkeeping.
The Chief Financial Officer shall maintain full and complete records of the conduct and operation of daily numbers games and lotteries and of the regulation of bingo, raffles, Monte Carlo Night parties, and authorized sports wagering, which records shall include a statement of revenues and license fees, prize disbursements, and administrative expenses. The records shall be open and available to the public.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(i), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2, 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1309
1981 Ed., § 2-2509.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 7177 of D.C. Law 23-16 amended § 5(a) of D.C. Law 22-312 to repeal the delayed applicability affecting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-312 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-312 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d)(5) of D.C. Law 22-312 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(5) of the Sports Wagering Lottery Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-43, Apr. 15, 2019, 66 DCR 5273).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(5) of Sports Wagering Lottery Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-630, Jan. 30, 2019, 66 DCR 1745).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.10. Authority to establish divisions

§ 36–601.10. Authority to establish divisions.
The Chief Financial Officer shall have the authority to establish divisions within the Office.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Apr. 11, 1987, D.C. Law 6-220, § 2(b)(2), 34 DCR 900; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(j), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1310
1981 Ed., § 2-2510.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.11. Budget

§ 36–601.11. Budget.
(a)(1) The Chief Financial Officer shall submit to the Mayor a consolidated budget covering all anticipated income, expenses (including all start-up costs), and capital outlays of the Office, which budget shall show the net amount for which it requests an appropriation.
(2) The net amount for which the Chief Financial Officer requests an appropriation shall be the difference between the anticipated expenses for the coming fiscal year, including debt service for capital expenses and a reserve for bad debts, as shown in the consolidated budget, and the anticipated income shown in that budget.
(b)(1) The budget shall be submitted on the date that all District government agencies are required to submit their budgets to the Mayor.
(2) The Mayor shall transmit to the Council the budget as requested by the Chief Financial Officer. The Mayor may also submit a modified budget, as the Mayor considers appropriate.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(k), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1311
1981 Ed., § 2-2511.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.14. Operation of daily numbers games

§ 36–601.14. Operation of daily numbers games.
The Office shall operate and conduct a daily numbers game. The proceeds of the sale of tickets shall be deposited in the Fund from which prizes shall be paid in the manner specified in § 3-1312. The Chief Financial Officer shall authorize daily numbers games sales agents to distribute monies from the Fund to holders of winning tickets pursuant to regulations established by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer may provide by regulation for the payment of prizes to winners directly by licensed agents.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(n), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1314
1981 Ed., § 2-2514.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 3-1316.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.15. Sale of lottery and daily numbers games tickets by licensed agents; unauthorized sale

§ 36–601.15. Sale of lottery and daily numbers games tickets by licensed agents; unauthorized sale.
The Chief Financial Officer may license, as agents to sell lottery and daily numbers games tickets, such persons and establishments as, in its judgment, possess the requisite qualifications, including, but not limited to: The financial responsibility of the person and his business or activity; the accessibility of the place of business or activity to the public; the sufficiency of existing licenses to serve the public convenience; and the volume of expected sales. No license as an agent shall be issued to any person to engage in business primarily as a lottery agent. The Chief Financial Officer may authorize compensation to such agents in such manner and amounts and subject to such limitations as it may determine are necessary to assure adequate availability of lottery and daily numbers games tickets. The Chief Financial Officer shall also require that an agent be bonded in such amounts and in such manner as determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall condition the issuance of a license upon the written agreement of the licensee to indemnify and to save harmless the District of Columbia against any and all actions, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature which the District of Columbia may incur by reason of or in consequence of issuing such license. No lottery or daily numbers games tickets shall be sold at other than the price fixed by the Chief Financial Officer, and no sale shall be made by other than a licensee or his employee. Any person convicted of violating this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 6 months, or both.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(o), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1315
1981 Ed., § 2-2515.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.16. Sales agents’ special accounts; reports of receipts and transactions

§ 36–601.16. Sales agents’ special accounts; reports of receipts and transactions.
(a) The Chief Financial Officer, in the Chief Financial Officer's discretion, may require lottery and daily numbers games sales agents to deposit in the Fund or a special escrow account, in the name of the Office, to the credit of the Office, which the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to establish, in institutions designated by the Chief Financial Officer that are legal for the deposit of municipal funds, all monies received by such agents from the sale of lottery and daily numbers games tickets less the amount of authorized compensation to licensed agents and prizes, if any, authorized under § 3-1314, and to file with the Office reports of their receipts and transactions in the sale of lottery and daily numbers games tickets in such form and containing such information as the Office may require.
(b) Lottery and daily numbers games sales agents shall hold in trust, for the benefit of the Office, all monies received by the agent from the sale of lottery and daily numbers games tickets until such monies are transferred to the Office. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine the amount of compensation to be paid to the sales agents and the amount of prizes to be paid by sales agents. The Chief Financial Officer shall have authority to adopt regulations to implement this section.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-272, § 2(b), 43 DCR 4672; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(p), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2, 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1316
1981 Ed., § 2-2516.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 3-1317.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 7177 of D.C. Law 23-16 amended § 5(a) of D.C. Law 22-312 to repeal the delayed applicability affecting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-312 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-312 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d)(7) of D.C. Law 22-312 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(7) of the Sports Wagering Lottery Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-43, Apr. 15, 2019, 66 DCR 5273).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(7) of Sports Wagering Lottery Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-630, Jan. 30, 2019, 66 DCR 1745).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.17. Depositories

§ 36–601.17. Depositories.
The Chief Financial Officer may authorize compensation to such depositories in such manner and amounts and subject to such limitations as the Chief Financial Officer may determine. The depositories referred to in § 3-1316 shall transfer the deposits made pursuant to § 3-1316 to the designated accounts of the Office, less any compensation for services rendered by the depositories to the Fund, and less any amounts due the agents or depositories by adjustments authorized by the Chief Financial Officer because of depository or agent errors. The depositories shall file reports of their receipts and transactions in such form and containing such information as the Chief Financial Officer may require.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(q), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1317
1981 Ed., § 2-2517.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.18. Unclaimed prizes

§ 36–601.18. Unclaimed prizes.
(a) An unclaimed prize for a winning ticket or share shall be retained by the Office for the person entitled to the prize for 180 days after the drawing in which the prize was won. If no claim is made for the prize within the 180-day period, the unclaimed prize funds shall be used as follows:
(1) The first $150,000 in fiscal year 2012 shall be used by the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“Deputy Mayor”) to fund Earned Income Tax Credit outreach and marketing efforts for District residents. The Deputy Mayor is authorized to make direct grants to qualified community partners to effectuate the purpose of this paragraph, subject to terms and conditions approved by the Deputy Mayor.
(2) The next $350,000 in fiscal year 2012 shall be deposited in the unrestricted balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia and recognized as fiscal year 2012 revenues.
(3) The next $250,000 in fiscal year 2012 shall be used by the Deputy Mayor to fund cultural activities in the Chinatown community. The Deputy Mayor is authorized to make direct grants to qualified community partners to effectuate the purpose of this paragraph, subject to terms and conditions approved by the Deputy Mayor.
(4) The next $15,000 in fiscal year 2012 shall be used to fund the Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Nutrition.
(5) Any subsequent unclaimed prize funds shall be used by the Chief Financial Officer as additional prizes in lottery games or promotions.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the holding of bonus games or drawings with a preannounced period for claiming prizes of other than 180 days. The Chief Financial Officer shall have the authority to establish by rule or regulation the claim periods for tickets issued by electronic instant-ticket-vending machines, games offered via the internet, and promotional games.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 7032, 58 DCR 6226; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(r), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1318
1981 Ed., § 2-2518.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 19-21 rewrote the section, which formerly read:
“Unclaimed prizes for a winning ticket or share shall be retained by the Board for the person entitled thereto for 1 year after the drawing in which the prize was won. If no claim is made for the prize within the 1-year period, the prize shall be paid over to the General Fund of the District of Columbia. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the holding of bonus games or drawings with a preannounced period for claiming of prizes of other than 1 year.”
Short Title
Short title: Section 7031 of D.C. Law 19-21 provided that subtitle D of title VII of the act may be cited as “Lottery Winnings Redemption Amendment Act of 2011”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.19. Audit. [Repealed]

§ 36–601.19. Audit. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(s), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2, 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-311, § 12, 70 DCR 595; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1319
1981 Ed., § 2-2519.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 7177 of D.C. Law 23-16 amended § 5(a) of D.C. Law 22-312 to repeal the delayed applicability affecting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-312 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-312: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-312 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d)(8) of D.C. Law 22-312 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(8) of the Sports Wagering Lottery Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-43, Apr. 15, 2019, 66 DCR 5273).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d)(8) of Sports Wagering Lottery Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-630, Jan. 30, 2019, 66 DCR 1745).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 36 - Trade Practices › Chapter 6 - Lottery, Gaming, and Sports Wagering › Subchapter I - Lotteries and Gambling Generally › § 36–601.20. Persons ineligible to purchase tickets or shares or receive prizes

§ 36–601.20. Persons ineligible to purchase tickets or shares or receive prizes.
(a) No ticket or share shall be purchased by, and no prize shall be paid to, any of the following persons: The Chief Financial Officer, any employee of the Office, or any spouse, domestic partner, child, brother, sister, or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of abode of the Chief Financial Officer or any employee of the Office.
(b) For the purposes of this section, the term “domestic partner” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-701(3).
(Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 4, 27 DCR 4736; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 11(a), 55 DCR 6758; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 7072(t), 63 DCR 10775; May 3, 2019, D.C. Law 22-312, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1402; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a), 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 3-1320
1981 Ed., § 2-2520.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-231, designated subsec. (a); in subsec. (a), substituted “spouse or domestic partner” for “spouse”; and added subsec. (b).