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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 4A - Semi-public Swimming Pools › § 7–431. Definitions

§ 7–431. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Bather" means any person using a swimming pool or spa pool and adjoining deck area for the purpose of water sports, recreation therapy, or related activities.
(2) "Class C, semi-public swimming pool" or "swimming pool" means any swimming pool operated solely for and in conjunction with lodgings such as hotels, motels, cooperatives, apartments, and condominiums.
(3) "Diving board" means a recreational mechanism for entering a swimming pool, consisting of a semi-rigid board that derives its elasticity through the use of a fulcrum mounted below the board.
(4) "Lifeguard" means a person responsible for the safety of the users of a swimming pool or spa pool who possesses a current:
(A) American Red Cross, Young Men's Christian Association, or other lifeguard certification;
(B) First aid certificate; and
(C) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate, issued by a nationally recognized aquatic training organizations, such as the International Lifeguard Training Program, that is adopted and recognized by the Department of Health.
(5) "Sauna" means an aquatic feature including the application of water vapor from hot water facilities such as Jacuzzis, hot tubs, and steam baths.
(6) "Spa pool" means a structure intended for either warm or cold water where prolonged exposure is not intended. Spa structures are intended to be used for bathing or other recreational uses and are not usually drained and refilled after each use and may include hydrotherapy, air induction bubbles, and recirculation.
(July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-147, § 2, 65 DCR 5988.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Pools Without Penalties Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-273, Mar. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 2374).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Pools Without Penalties Temporary Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-101, June 5, 2018, 65 DCR 3771).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 4A - Semi-public Swimming Pools › § 7–432. Lifeguards

§ 7–432. Lifeguards.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a lifeguard shall not be required for a Class C, semi-public swimming pool that is:
(1) Open for use only to persons who hold membership or other paid association in the facility where the swimming pool is located;
(2) Open for use only to persons who are permanent or temporary residents or guests of residents at the facility where the swimming pool is located;
(3) Open for use to persons who are lodging for a fee at the facility where the swimming pool is located; or
(4) A spa pool or sauna.
(b) A lifeguard shall be required for a Class C, semi-public swimming pool that has:
(1) A diving board;
(2) A depth greater than 5 feet; provided, that the swimming pool is constructed after June 30, 2018; or
(3) An expected bather population that is 50 % or more children under 15 years of age.
(July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-147, § 3, 65 DCR 5988.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3 of Pools Without Penalties Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-273, Mar. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 2374).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 3 of Pools Without Penalties Temporary Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-101, June 5, 2018, 65 DCR 3771).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 4A - Semi-public Swimming Pools › § 7–433. Facilities

§ 7–433. Facilities.
An operator of a Class C, semi-public swimming pool shall not be required to provide shower facilities, toilet facilities, eye wash stations, and dressing rooms for swimming pool users where:
(1) Use of the swimming pool is restricted to residents and guests; and
(2) The farthest dwelling unit in the hotel, motel, cooperative, condominium, or apartment building is less than 300 feet from the swimming pool area, as measured along walkways provided for access by residents and guests to the swimming pool area.
(July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-147, § 4, 65 DCR 5988.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4 of Pools Without Penalties Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-273, Mar. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 2374).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 4 of Pools Without Penalties Temporary Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-101, June 5, 2018, 65 DCR 3771).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 4A - Semi-public Swimming Pools › § 7–434. Operations

§ 7–434. Operations.
A cooperative, condominium, or apartment building operating a Class C, semi-public swimming pool shall not be required to:
(1) Provide a swimming pool operator, pursuant to section 300.1 of Title 25-C of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-C DCMR § 300.1);
(2) Provide the information required pursuant to section 412 of Title 25-C of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-C DCMR § 412
et seq
.);
(3) Provide new construction of, or alterations to, a swimming pool beyond those required by section 303 of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, approved July 26, 1990 (104 Stat. 327; 42 U.S.C. § 12183), and 28 C.F.R Part 36, Subpart D;
(4) Provide a fence around a rooftop swimming pool;
(5) Provide a safety line, pursuant to section 505.4 of Title 25-C of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-C DCMR § 505.4); or
(6) Obtain a facility license, pursuant to section 700.1 of Title 25-C of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-C DCMR § 700.1).
(July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-147, § 5, 65 DCR 5988.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5 of Pools Without Penalties Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-273, Mar. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 2374).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 5 of Pools Without Penalties Temporary Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-101, June 5, 2018, 65 DCR 3771).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part A - Purpose › § 7–501.01. Purpose

§ 7–501.01. Purpose.
It is the intent of the Council of the District of Columbia that the District government shall insure a full range of health, education, employment, and social services shall be available to the aged in the District of Columbia, and the planning and operation of such programs will be undertaken as a partnership of older citizens, families, community leaders, private agencies, and the District of Columbia government.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title I, § 101, 22 DCR 2456.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2201.
1973 Ed., § 6-1701.
Editor's Notes
Advisory Committee on Aging abolished: The District of Columbia Advisory Committee on Aging was abolished by § 411 of D.C. Law 1-24.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part B - Definitions › § 7–502.01. Definitions

§ 7–502.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) "Aged" means a person 60 years of age or older.
(2) "Commission" means the Commission on the Aging created by § 7-504.01.
(3) "Department" means the Department of Aging and Community Living created by § 7-503.01.
(4) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Aging and Community Living.".
(4A) Not Funded.
(5) "Services to the aged" means those services designed to provide assistance to the aged, including nutritional programs, transportation and legal services, health and financial assistance, employment and housing programs, recreational opportunities, and information, referral, and counseling services.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title II, § 201, 22 DCR 2456; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(a), 66 DCR 1721; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-294, § 2(a), 70 DCR 560.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2202.
1973 Ed., § 6-1702.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-294: § 6 of D.C. Law 24-294 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(a) of D.C. Law 24-294 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.01. Establishment of the Department of Aging and Community Living

§ 7–503.01. Establishment of the Department of Aging and Community Living.
(a) There is established a Department of Aging and Community Development. All the functions of the Office on Aging are hereby transferred to the Department. The Department shall provide within the District government a single administrative unit, responsible to the Mayor, to administer the provisions of the Older Americans Act (P.L. 89-73, as amended), and such other programs as shall be delegated to it by the Mayor or the Council of the District of Columbia, and to promote the welfare of the aged.
(b) The mission of the District of Columbia Department of Aging and Community Living is the following:
(1) To advocate, plan, implement, and monitor programs in health, education, and social services for the elderly;
(2) To promote longevity, independence, dignity, and choice for aged District residents, District residents with disabilities regardless of age, and caregivers;
(3) To ensure the rights of older adults and their families, and prevent their abuse, neglect, and exploitation;
(4) To uphold the core values of service excellence, respect, compassion, integrity, and accountability; and
(5) To lead efforts to strengthen service delivery and capacity by engaging community stakeholders and partners to leverage resources.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 301, 22 DCR 2457; Oct. 17, 1981, D.C. Law 4-42, § 9(b)(1), 28 DCR 3425; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(c), 66 DCR 1721.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2211.
1973 Ed., § 6-1711.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-603.01, § 7-502.01, § 7-503.06, and § 7-701.01.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) requirement that the Mayor submit quarterly reports to the Council on programs and operations within the Office on Aging, see § 6062 of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
References in Text
The “Older Americans Act” is codified at 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq.
Editor's Notes
Section 1042 of D.C. Law D.C. Law 21-36 provided that, in Fiscal Year 2016, beginning October 1, 2015, the Mayor shall submit quarterly reports to the Council on programs and operations within the Office on Aging, and detailed the contents required in each report.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.02. Director

§ 7–503.02. Director.
(a) The Department shall be headed by a Director ("Director"), who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, from a list of not more than 3 names submitted to the Mayor by the Commission.
(b) The Director shall be devoted full time to the duties of the office.
(c) The Director shall be in the Executive Service.
(d) The Director shall have such staff as is approved in the current District government budget and federal grants, plus any temporary staff .
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 302, 22 DCR 2457; Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 3205(t), 25 DCR 5740; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(d), 66 DCR 1721.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2212.
1973 Ed., § 6-1712.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-636.02 and § 7-701.01.
Cross References
Effective date provisions, see § 1-636.02.
References in Text
“GS-15, Step 1,” referred to in the second sentence, is contained in the General Schedule, which is set out following § 5332 of Title 5, United States Code.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 7-218, the “District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-86, April 28, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.04. Impact statements

§ 7–503.04. Impact statements.
All heads of departments and agencies of the District government are required at least 30 days prior to implementation of any proposed policies or programs that will have a major impact on the aged to submit such proposals to the Director for comment. If the impact of the proposal is determined by the Director to be adverse, he shall file a statement of this finding with the Mayor, the Commission, and the Council of the District of Columbia, as well as the originating department or agency.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 304, 22 DCR 2459.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2214.
1973 Ed., § 6-1714.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.05. Standards for grant and contract awards

§ 7–503.05. Standards for grant and contract awards.
After consultation with the Commission on Aging established by § 7-504.01 the Director shall develop and publish the standards that the Department will use in making decisions on the award of grants and contracts.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 305, 22 DCR 2459; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(f), 66 DCR 1721.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2215.
1973 Ed., § 6-1715.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.06. Transfer of funds and positions from Division of Services to the Aging

§ 7–503.06. Transfer of funds and positions from Division of Services to the Aging.
The Division of Services to the Aging presently located within the Department of Human Resources, and all positions and unexpended funds presently allocated to this Division are hereby transferred to the Department created under § 7-503.01.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 306, 22 DCR 2459; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(g), 66 DCR 1721.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2216.
1973 Ed., § 6-1716.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.07. Senior Strategic Plan. [Repealed]

§ 7–503.07. Senior Strategic Plan. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 307; as added Mar. 28, 2019, D.C. Law 22-267, § 2, 66 DCR 1428; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 5132, 66 DCR 8621; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 7064, 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Section 7068 of D.C. Law 23-149 added section 3a to D.C. Law 22-267 providing that the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-267 is subject to the inclusion of the law's fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore the creation of this section has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7064 of D.C. Act 24-470.
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5132 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5132 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.08. Transfer of functions and duties from the Department of Human Services

§ 7–503.08. Transfer of functions and duties from the Department of Human Services.
All positions, personnel, property, records, equipment, and unexpended balances available or to be made available of appropriations, allocations, and other funds of the Department of Human Services dedicated to the implementation of Chapter 19 of this title are hereby transferred to the Department of Aging and Community Living.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 308; as added Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 5033, 66 DCR 8621.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5033 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5033 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.09. LGBTQ seniors and seniors with HIV

§ 7–503.09. LGBTQ seniors and seniors with HIV.
(a) For the purposes of administering the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, approved July 14, 1965 (Pub. L. No. 89-73; 79 Stat. 218), the Department shall interpret the term "greatest social need," as defined in section 102(24) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, approved September 30, 1992 (106 Stat. 1199; 42 U.S.C. § 3002(24)), to include LGBTQ seniors and seniors with HIV.
(b) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this section. The rules shall be promulgated within 210 days of December 23, 2020.
(c) For purposes of this section, the term:
(1) "HIV" means the human immunodeficiency virus.
(2) "LGBTQ" means an individual who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, is questioning or exploring their sexuality or sexual identity, or is concerned about applying a social label to themselves related to their sexuality or sexual identity, and who is a resident of the District of Columbia.
(3) "Senior" means an individual who is 60 years of age or older.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 309; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-154, § 2, 67 DCR 13244.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.11. Nutritional services. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.11. Nutritional services. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 311; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-318, § 2, 70 DCR 610.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-318 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.12. Housing resources and program referrals. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.12. Housing resources and program referrals. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 312; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-318, § 2, 70 DCR 610.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-318 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.13. Home health aides. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.13. Home health aides. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 313; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-318, § 2, 70 DCR 610.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-318 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.14. Senior wellness check programs. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.14. Senior wellness check programs. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 314; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-318, § 2, 70 DCR 610.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-318 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.15. Routine mailer distribution. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.15. Routine mailer distribution. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 315; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-318, § 2, 70 DCR 610.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-318 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.16. Establishment of Community-Led Task Group. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.16. Establishment of Community-Led Task Group. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 316; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-318, § 2, 70 DCR 610.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-318 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.17. Adult protective services. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.17. Adult protective services. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 317; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-318, § 2, 70 DCR 610.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-318 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.18. Assisted living and nursing facilities. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.18. Assisted living and nursing facilities. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, § 318; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-318, § 2, 70 DCR 610.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-318 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.19. Senior nutrition services communications plan. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.19. Senior nutrition services communications plan. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, §319; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-294, § 2(b), 70 DCR 560.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-294: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-294 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 24-294 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.20. Nutrition services. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.20. Nutrition services. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, §320; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-294, § 2(b), 70 DCR 560.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-294: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-294 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 24-294 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part C - Department of Aging and Community Living › § 7–503.21. Senior Food Security Interagency Taskforce. [Not Funded]

§ 7–503.21. Senior Food Security Interagency Taskforce. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title III, §321; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-294, § 2(b), 70 DCR 560.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-294: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-294 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 24-294 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.01. Establishment

§ 7–504.01. Establishment.
There is hereby established a Commission on Aging to advise the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Aging and Community Living, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the public concerning the views and needs of the aged in the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 401, 22 DCR 2460; Oct. 17, 1981, D.C. Law 4-42, § 9(b)(2), 28 DCR 3425; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(h), 66 DCR 1721.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2221.
1973 Ed., § 6-1721.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-502.01 and § 7-503.05.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.02. Membership of Commission

§ 7–504.02. Membership of Commission.
The Commission shall consist of 15 public (voting) members appointed by the Mayor. At least one-half of the membership of the Commission shall consist of actual consumers of services under this program, including low income and minority older persons, at least in proportion to the number of minority older persons in the District of Columbia. There shall also be the following ex officio members: the Directors of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Recreation, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Employment Services, the Public Library, the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (or the Director or Chief of such successor agencies), and a member of the Council of the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 402, 22 DCR 2460; June 12, 1999, D.C. Law 12-285, § 4(i), 46 DCR 1355.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2222.
1973 Ed., § 6-1722.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 4(i) of the Confirmation Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-25, March 15, 1999, 46 DCR 2971).
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(i) of the Confirmation Act Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-92, June 4, 1999, 46 DCR 5330).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.03. Qualifications

§ 7–504.03. Qualifications.
Members shall be appointed with due consideration for fair geographical distribution, representation from organizations of older persons, public and voluntary agencies concerned with the aged, and members of the general public who have given evidence of particular dedication to and understanding of the needs of the aged. At least 8 members shall be 60 years of age or over, and all must be residents of the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 403, 22 DCR 2460.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2223.
1973 Ed., § 6-1723.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.04. Term of office

§ 7–504.04. Term of office.
Members of the Commission shall serve terms not to exceed 3 years, which shall regularly commence on October 29th in the year of appointment and expire on October 28th 3 years later. The terms shall be staggered so that 5 terms expire each year on October 28th. Members may be reappointed but may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 404, 22 DCR 2461; Mar. 10, 1982, D.C. Law 4-73, § 4(c), 28 DCR 5276.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2224.
1973 Ed., § 6-1724.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.05. Appointments to vacancies

§ 7–504.05. Appointments to vacancies.
When a vacancy develops on the Commission, the Mayor may appoint a successor to fill the unexpired portion of a term.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 405, 22 DCR 2461; Sept. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-152, § 2, 35 DCR 5704; Oct. 14, 1999, D.C. Law 13-49, § 5, 46 DCR 5153.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2225.
1973 Ed., § 6-1725.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-49 rewrote this section, which previously read:
“When a vacancy develops on the Commission, the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia may appoint a successor to fill the unexpired portion of the term. A member may continue to serve beyond the expiration date of the member’s term until a successor is duly qualified. If within 30 calendar days of development of a vacancy on the Commission the Mayor fails to transmit to the Council of the District of Columbia a nomination for that vacancy, the Council of the District of Columbia may make the appointment. If within 60 calendar days of submission of a nomination for the Commission the Council of the District of Columbia fails to act, the nomination shall be deemed confirmed.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.06. Rules of procedure

§ 7–504.06. Rules of procedure.
The Commission shall develop its own rules of procedure, except they shall provide that the Commission shall meet at least every other month.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 406, 22 DCR 2461.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2226.
1973 Ed., § 6-1726.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.07. Chairperson

§ 7–504.07. Chairperson.
The Commission shall select its own Chairperson, by vote.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 407, 22 DCR 2461.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2227.
1973 Ed., § 6-1727.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.08. Compensation; expenses

§ 7–504.08. Compensation; expenses.
All members shall serve without compensation, but expenses incurred by the Commission as a whole, or by its individual members, when duly authorized, will become an obligation against appropriate District government and federal funds designated for that purpose.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 408, 22 DCR 2462.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2228.
1973 Ed., § 6-1728.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.09. Staff; technical assistance

§ 7–504.09. Staff; technical assistance.
Necessary staff services shall be supplied in accordance with positions and funding approved in the current District government budget. In addition, the Director of the Department of Aging and Community Living shall provide information and technical assistance as required under § 7-503.03.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 409, 22 DCR 2462; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(i), 66 DCR 1721.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2229.
1973 Ed., § 6-1729.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I - Office on Aging and Commission on Aging › Part D - Commission on Aging › § 7–504.10. Duties

§ 7–504.10. Duties.
The Commission on Aging shall:
(1) Serve as an advocate for older persons in the District of Columbia;
(2) Review and submit to the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the Department of Aging and Community Living, an annual report including comments on the analysis of the needs of the aged in the District of Columbia made in the report of the Director;
(3) Advise the Director on cooperation with federal, state, and private agencies concerned with activities pertaining to the aged;
(4) Review and comment on the annual state plan required under the Older Americans Act. The statement of the Commission shall be transmitted to the Department of Health and Human Services with the plan;
(5) Develop a list of not more than 3 persons the Commission recommends for the position of Director of the Department of Aging and Community Living, whenever that position is vacant, and submit that list to the Mayor;
(6) Conduct or participate in public hearings and other forums to determine views of older persons and other members of the public on matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of the aged in the District of Columbia;
(7) Bring to the attention of the Mayor and the Department of Aging and Community Living cases of neglect and abuse of the aged and incidents of bias against the aged in the administration of the laws of the District of Columbia;
(8) Review and comment on the Director’s review of proposed District and federal legislation, regulations, policies and programs, and comment on the Director’s policy recommendations on issues affecting the health, safety, and welfare of the aged;
(9) Provide a continuing review of the activities of the Department of Aging and Community Living and issue reports thereon at least annually.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 410, 22 DCR 2462; Sept. 14, 1976, D.C. Law 1-83, § 3, 23 DCR 2462; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 2(j), 66 DCR 1721.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2230.
1973 Ed., § 6-1730.
References in Text
The “Older Americans Act,” referred to in paragraph (4), is codified at 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter I-A - Office on Aging reporting requirements › § 7–521. Department of Aging and Community Living reporting requirements

§ 7–521. Department of Aging and Community Living reporting requirements.
The Mayor shall submit biannual reports to the Council, no later than 30 days after the end of the 2nd and 4th quarters of each fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2017, on programs and operations within the Department of Aging and Community Living. Each report shall include the following information:
(1) The number of persons served through the Aging and Disability Resource Center, including the ages of those persons served and the types of services received;
(2) The number of new applications for sub-grants;
(3) A listing of current contracts and sub-grants by category;
(4) A comprehensive listing of senior wellness centers (by center), including the number of seniors who utilize each location per quarter;
(5) A complete listing of transportation services and the number of seniors who utilize transportation services, including the number of transports that originate from each ward;
(6) The number of seniors in each ward who utilize home meal delivery services;
(7) The locations of congregate meal services and the number of persons who utilize such services by ward; and
(8) The total funds expended for each program area of operations included in the report.
(Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 1042, 62 DCR 10905; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7072(a), 64 DCR 7652; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 3(e), 66 DCR 1721; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-318, §§ 2, 3, 70 DCR 610.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 7-561.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-318 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.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-318: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-318 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 24-318 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 § 7072(a) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 7072(a) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.01. Definitions

§ 7–531.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(2) “Eligible person” means an individual who is 60 years of age or older or is mentally or physically ill, infirm, or has a disability.
(3) “Service credit” means the unit of exchange upon which the volunteer service credit program operates.
(4) “Sponsor” means a nonprofit organization or a consortium of nonprofit organizations that receives and dispenses service credits on behalf of eligible persons and is designated by the Mayor to perform the administrative tasks necessary to implement this subchapter.
(5) “Targeted service” means a task for which service credits may be earned when performed by a volunteer for an eligible person.
(6) “Volunteer” means an individual who earns service credits by:
(A) Providing targeted services to an eligible person not related to him or her by blood, marriage, guardianship, or adoption;
(B) Providing services under a demonstration project;
(C) Participating in pre-service or in-service training under the volunteer service credit program or a demonstration project; or
(D) Performing administrative tasks in direct support of the volunteer service credit program or a demonstration project.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 2, 33 DCR 4372; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 23, 53 DCR 6198.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2241.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-531.07.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305, in par. (2), substituted “infirm, or has a disability” for “disabled, or infirm”.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-143, see Mayor’s Order 87-140, June 16, 1987.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.02. Establishment of pilot volunteer service credit program

§ 7–531.02. Establishment of pilot volunteer service credit program.
(a) Within 8 months after September 13, 1986, the Mayor shall establish a 3-year pilot volunteer service credit program (“program”) through which individuals may volunteer targeted services and in return earn service credits that may be subsequently exchanged for targeted services. To implement the program, the Mayor may award grants and contracts to approved sponsors. The Mayor shall widely publicize a description of the program and a contact telephone number and address for those who may wish to participate.
(b)(1) The Mayor shall ensure that the District government or a sponsor maintains a computerized, District-wide register containing:
(A) The names of participating volunteers, services for which they are available, and any other personal information relevant to the program;
(B) An accounting system with the capacity to make available to the Mayor, each sponsor, and each volunteer a monthly balance of service credits earned and used; and
(C) Any other data that may be needed to monitor and administer the program and any demonstration projects undertaken pursuant to § 7-531.07.
(2) The register required by this subsection shall be used solely to match volunteers with eligible persons and to accomplish other tasks consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 3, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2242.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.03. Targeted services

§ 7–531.03. Targeted services.
Targeted services shall consist of those tasks that the Mayor has determined will foster the independence, self-sufficiency, and noninstitutionalized living of eligible persons and shall fall within the following categories:
(1) Those tasks, such as respite care, personal grooming, and meal preparation, that, when performed in the home, address the personal care needs of an eligible person;
(2) Those tasks, such as light housekeeping, heavy cleaning, and minor repairs, that, when performed in or around the home, address the environmental needs of an eligible person;
(3) Those tasks, such as exercise and recreational therapy, that address the physical or rehabilitative needs of an eligible person; and
(4) Those tasks, such as transportation and escort, that address the ability of an eligible person to function outside the home.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 4, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2243.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.04. Service credits

§ 7–531.04. Service credits.
(a) To initiate the program, the Mayor shall establish a pool of service credits to be awarded to eligible persons who are in need of targeted services. The Mayor may award credits to eligible persons directly from this pool or may distribute all or part of these credits to sponsors who shall in turn be authorized to award them. The awarding of credits to eligible persons shall be commensurate with the availability of volunteers.
(b) In addition to the pool of service credits established under subsection (a) of this section, a sponsor may, with the prior written approval of the Mayor, establish its own pool of service credits to be awarded to eligible persons. In order to receive this approval, a sponsor shall satisfy the Mayor that it has resources and contingency plans sufficient to meet the obligations imposed by § 7-531.05.
(c)(1) Volunteers who provide targeted services shall earn 1 service credit for each hour of targeted services provided.
(2) If authorized by the Mayor, volunteers may also earn service credits for the completion of pre-service and in-service training and for the performance of administrative tasks in direct support of the program. Service credits earned in this manner shall be computed at a rate of 1 credit for every 2 hours of training or administrative service.
(d)(1) A volunteer who has service credits may transfer all or part of those credits, either directly or through a sponsor, to an eligible person. Credits thus transferred may not be retransferred.
(2) A volunteer who has service credits may transfer all or part of those credits to the Mayor or a sponsor for the purpose of replenishing a pool of service credits established under subsection (a) or (b) of this section.
(e) Except as otherwise provided by § 7-531.05 or the rules issued by the Mayor under § 7-531.10, an eligible person may at any time exchange service credits that he or she has earned, received by transfer, or been awarded for an equal number of hours of any targeted service. The Mayor or a sponsor shall determine whether a requested service is a targeted service and whether the requestor is an eligible person.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 5, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2244.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-531.05.