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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter V - Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities › § 7–1305.11. Performance of labor

§ 7–1305.11. Performance of labor.
(a) No person shall be compelled to perform labor which involves the operation, support, or maintenance of the facility or for which the facility is under contract with an outside organization. Privileges or release from the facility shall not be conditional upon the performance of such labor. The Mayor shall promulgate rules and regulations governing compensation of persons who volunteer to perform such labor, which rules and regulations shall be consistent with United States Department of Labor regulations governing employment of patient workers in hospitals and institutions at subminimum wages.
(b) A person may be required to perform habilitative tasks which do not involve the operation, support or maintenance of the facility if those tasks are an integrated part of the person’s habilitation plan and supervised by a qualified intellectual disability professional designated by the Director.
(c) A person may be required to perform tasks of a housekeeping nature for his or her own person only.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 511, 25 DCR 5094; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 506(v), 42 DCR 3684; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 17(pp), 59 DCR 5567; May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-93, § 201(c)(40), 65 DCR 2823.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1971.
1973 Ed., § 6-1691.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “individual” for “customer” or variants throughout the section; and substituted “qualified developmental disability professional” for “qualified mental retardation professional” in (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 402(i) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 506(v) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 505(v) of Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Temporary Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 10-253, March 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1652).
Editor's Notes
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter V - Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities › § 7–1305.14. Deprivation of civil rights; public or private employment; retention of rights; liability; immunity; exceptions

§ 7–1305.14. Deprivation of civil rights; public or private employment; retention of rights; liability; immunity; exceptions.
(a) No person shall be deprived of any civil right, or public or private employment, solely by reason of his or her having received services, voluntarily or involuntarily, for an intellectual or developmental disability.
(b) Any person who has been admitted or committed to a facility under the provisions of this chapter retains all rights not specifically denied him or her under this chapter, including rights of habeas corpus.
(c) Any person who violates or abuses any rights or privileges protected by this chapter shall be liable for damages as determined by law, for Court costs and for reasonable attorneys’ fees. Any person who acts in good faith compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for actions in connection with evaluation, admission, commitment, habilitative programming, education or discharge of a resident. However, this section shall not relieve any person from liability for acts of negligence, misfeasance, nonfeasance, or malfeasance.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 514, 25 DCR 5094; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 17(ss), 59 DCR 5567; May 18, 2022, D.C. Law 24-117, § 3(b)(4), 69 DCR 002653.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1974.
1973 Ed., § 6-1694.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “an intellectual disability” for “mental retardation” in (a).
Applicability
Section 7139 of D.C. Law 24-167 amended section 4 of D.C. Law 24-117 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by section 3(b)(4) of Law 24-117 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-117: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-117 provided that the change made to this section by § 3(b)(4) of D.C. Law 24-117 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.
Editor's Notes
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter V - Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities › § 7–1305.15. Coordination of services for dually diagnosed individuals

§ 7–1305.15. Coordination of services for dually diagnosed individuals.
If a person is committed by the Court to DDS pursuant to this chapter or committed by the Court to the Department of Mental Health pursuant to subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 21, or if a person is temporarily placed with DDS pursuant to § 7-1303.12a during the pendency of commitment proceedings, and DDS or the Department of Mental Health has reason to believe that the committed person or the person temporarily placed with DDS pursuant to § 7-1303.12a is dually diagnosed as having both mental illness and an intellectual disability, DDS and the Department of Mental Health shall collaborate in assessing the person and shall jointly provide appropriate supports and services for the person.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 515; as added Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-199, § 2(r), 49 DCR 7647; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-264, § 301(n), 54 DCR 818; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 17(tt), 59 DCR 5567; May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-93, § 201(c)(43), 65 DCR 2823.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-264 substituted “DDS” for “MRDDA”.
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “an intellectual disability” for “mental retardation.”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of § 7-1305.15, see § 2(p) of Civil Commitment of Citizens with Mental Retardation Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-383, June 12, 2002, 49 DCR 5701).
For temporary (90 day) addition of § 7-1305.15, see § 2(r) of Civil Commitment of Citizens with Mental Retardation Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-454, July 23, 2002, 49 DCR 8096).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 301(n) of Developmental Disabilities Services Management Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-672, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1155).
Editor's Notes
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions; Effective Date › § 7–1306.01. Increased financial responsibility. [Repealed]

§ 7–1306.01. Increased financial responsibility. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 601, 25 DCR 5094; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 506(y), 42 DCR 3684.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1981.
1973 Ed., § 6-1695.
Temporary Repeal of Section For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 4(i) of Human Services Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-29, July 25, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 4002).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary repeal of section, see § 4(i) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-35, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1834), § 4(i) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-104, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4014), and § 506(y) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions; Effective Date › § 7–1306.02. Severability

§ 7–1306.02. Severability.
Should any provision of this chapter be declared to be unconstitutional or beyond the statutory authority of the Council, the remaining provisions of this chapter shall remain in effect.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 602, 25 DCR 5094.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1982.
1973 Ed., § 6-1696.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions; Effective Date › § 7–1306.02a. Grandfather clause

§ 7–1306.02a. Grandfather clause.
Individuals currently deemed eligible and receiving services under this subchapter shall not have their eligibility altered or impacted by the Developmental Disability Eligibility Reform Amendment Act of 2022 ([, passed on 2nd reading on March 1, 2022 (Enrolled version of Bill 24-268)]D.C. Law 24-1__).
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 602a; as added May 18, 2022, D.C. Law 24-117, § 3(c)(1), 69 DCR 002653.)
Applicability
Section 7139 of D.C. Law 24-167 amended section 4 of D.C. Law 24-117 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 3(c)(1) of Law 24-117 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-117: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-117 provided that the creation of this section by § 3(c)(1) of D.C. Law 24-117 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 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions; Effective Date › § 7–1306.03. Appropriations

§ 7–1306.03. Appropriations.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such District funds as may be necessary and available to implement the provisions of this chapter, including funds for the development, and the support, of community-based services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 603, 25 DCR 5094; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 506(z), 42 DCR 3684; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 26(q), 53 DCR 6198; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 17(uu), 59 DCR 5567; May 18, 2022, D.C. Law 24-117, § 3(c)(2), 69 DCR 002653.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1983.
1973 Ed., § 6-1697.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305 substituted “persons with mental retardation” for “mentally retarded persons”.
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “intellectual disabilities” for “mental retardation” at the end.
Applicability
Section 7139 of D.C. Law 24-167 amended section 4 of D.C. Law 24-117 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by section 3(c)(2) of Law 24-117 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-117: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-117 provided that the change made to this section by § 3(c)(2) of D.C. Law 24-117 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 amendment of section, see § 4(j) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-35, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1834) and § 4(j) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-104, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4014).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 506(z) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 4(j) of Human Services Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-29, July 25, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 4002).
Editor's Notes
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions; Effective Date › § 7–1306.03a. Rules for implementation

§ 7–1306.03a. Rules for implementation.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 603a; as added Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 506(aa), 42 DCR 3684.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1983.1.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 4(k) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-35, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1834), § 4(k) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-104, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4014), and § 506(aa) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 4(k) of Human Services Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-29, July 25, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 4002).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to title V of D.C. Law 11-52, the “Omnibus Budget Support Act of 1995”, see Mayor’s Order 97-53, March 19, 1997 ( 44 DCR 2162).
Delegation of Authority under D.C. Law 2-137, Mentally Retarded Citizens Constitutional Rights and Dignity Act of 1978, see Mayor’s Order 2004-49, March 30, 2004 ( 51 DCR 4133).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions; Effective Date › § 7–1306.04. Authority of Board of Education unchanged

§ 7–1306.04. Authority of Board of Education unchanged.
Nothing herein shall be construed to extend or diminish the authority or responsibility of the D.C. Board of Education vested pursuant to Title 38 of the District of Columbia Official Code and applicable federal laws and regulations.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 605, 25 DCR 5094.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1984.
1973 Ed., § 6-1698.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 13 - Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions; Effective Date › § 7–1306.05. Effective date

§ 7–1306.05. Effective date.
This chapter shall take effect pursuant to the provisions of § 1-206.02(c)(1). With respect to persons who are residents in facilities on the effective date of this chapter, the provisions of the chapter will take effect immediately, with the exception of the admission and commitment hearing procedures established in subchapters III and IV of this chapter. The Court shall begin hearings under subchapters III and IV of this chapter to review the commitment of such persons, and shall appoint appropriate officers to review the admission of such persons, as soon as possible, but not later than 180 days after the effective date of this chapter. All Court hearings to review the admission or commitment of persons residing in facilities on the effective date of this chapter shall be completed within 3 years of the effective date of this chapter.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 606, 25 DCR 5094.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1985.
1973 Ed. § 6-1699.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 14 - Health Care Safety Net Administration › § 7–1402. Transfers

§ 7–1402. Transfers.
(a) The functions, real and personal property, personnel, unexpended balances of appropriations, and records of the Public Benefit Corporation shall be transferred to the Department of Health.
(b) Any monies remaining in the Health and Hospitals Public Benefit Corporation Fund after July 12, 2001, shall revert to the General Fund to the credit of the Department of Health.
(c) The Department of Health shall recognize collective bargaining representatives that have been duly certified by the District of Columbia Public Employees Relations Board and shall assume and be bound by all existing collective bargaining agreements entered into by the Public Benefit Corporation.
(d) Every employee of the Public Benefit Corporation shall be transferred to the Department of Health. All employees so transferred shall be under the direction and control of the Director of the Department of Health or that director’s designee or designees. Transferred employees shall retain the same rights and privileges that they had as employees of the Public Benefit Corporation before July 12, 2001, and shall not obtain any additional rights or privileges as a result of the transfer. They shall have all the duties and responsibilities that they had as employees of the Public Benefit Corporation in addition to whatever duties and responsibilities they acquire as employees of the Department of Health. Transferred employees shall constitute a separate competitive area within the Department of Health for purposes of reductions in force only pursuant to § 1-624.08, and Chapter 24 of the District of Columbia Personnel Manual. Lesser competitive areas may be established by the personnel authority for these employees. The Mayor shall be the personnel authority for all employees of the Public Benefit Corporation who are transferred to the Department of Health, except that the personnel authority for accounting, budget, and financial management personnel who are transferred shall continue to be the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia.
(July 12, 2001, D.C. Law 14-18, § 4, 48 DCR 4047.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 14 - Health Care Safety Net Administration › § 7–1403. Liabilities of the Public Benefit Corporation

§ 7–1403. Liabilities of the Public Benefit Corporation.
All liabilities of the Public Benefit Corporation shall be assumed by the District of Columbia.
(July 12, 2001, D.C. Law 14-18, § 5, 48 DCR 4047.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-1401.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 14 - Health Care Safety Net Administration › § 7–1404. Health Care Safety Net Fund and Appropriations. [Repealed]

§ 7–1404. Health Care Safety Net Fund and Appropriations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 12, 2001, D.C. Law 14-18, § 6, 48 DCR 4047; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 5072(b), 57 DCR 6242; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9080, 58 DCR 6226.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 5072(b) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 14 - Health Care Safety Net Administration › § 7–1406. Rules

§ 7–1406. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by act within the 30-day period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved.
(July 12, 2001, D.C. Law 14-18, § 7a; as added Mar. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-109, § 2, 51 DCR 1342.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 7-1405.01.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of Health Care Privatization Rulemaking Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-126, July 29, 2003, 50 DCR 6831).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of Health Care Privatization Rulemaking Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-213, November 7, 2003, 50 DCR 10009).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of Health Care Privatization Rulemaking Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-326, January 28, 2004, 51 DCR 1593).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of Health Care Privatization Rulemaking Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-54, December 9, 2003, law notification 51 DCR 1789).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Law 14-18, the “Health Care Privatization Amendment Act of 2001”, see Mayor’s Order 2004-127, August 2, 2004 ( 51 DCR 8008).
Resolutions
Resolution 16-607, the “Health Care Safety Net Administration Rulemaking Amendments Emergency Approval Resolution of 2006”, was approved effective April 4, 2006.
Resolution 18-149, the “Eligibility Criteria Amendment for the HealthCare Alliance Program Approval Resolution of 2009”, was approved effective June 2, 2009.
Resolution 18-343, the “Residency Criteria Amendment for the HealthCare Alliance Program Approval Resolution of 2009”, was approved effective December 15, 2009.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 14 - Health Care Safety Net Administration › § 7–1408. Special certification and recertification procedures for certain individuals

§ 7–1408. Special certification and recertification procedures for certain individuals.
Upon request from an applicant or enrollee who is hospitalized, disabled, elderly, or caring for a household member who is hospitalized, disabled, or elderly, the Mayor shall exempt the applicant or enrollee from any required face-to-face interview if the applicant or enrollee is unable to complete a face-to-face interview.
(July 12, 2001, D.C. Law 14-18, § 7c; as added Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-35, § 2, 64 DCR 10929; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-251, § 201(a), 68 DCR 001234.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-251: § 401 of D.C. Law 23-251 provided that the repeal of this section by § 201(a) of D.C. Law 23-251 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.
Section 5023 of D.C. Law 22-168 amended section 3(a) of D.C. Law 22-35 removing the applicability provision restricting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by section 2 of Law 22-35 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-35: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-35 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-35 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) repeal of this section, see § 2(a) of Department of Health Care Finance Alliance Reform and Budget Transparency Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-6, Jan. 29, 2021, 68 DCR 001539).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 14 - Health Care Safety Net Administration › § 7–1410. DC HealthCare Alliance application and recertification process. [Repealed]

§ 7–1410. DC HealthCare Alliance application and recertification process. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 12, 2001, D.C. Law 14-18; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-251, § 201(b), 68 DCR 001234; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 5112(b), 68 DCR 010163.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-251: § 401 of D.C. Law 23-251 provided that the creation of this section by § 201(b) of D.C. Law 23-251 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 § 5112(b) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Department of Health Care Finance Alliance Reform and Budget Transparency Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-6, Jan. 29, 2021, 68 DCR 001539).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter I - Buying and Selling of Human Body Parts Prohibited › § 7–1501.01. “Human body parts” defined; prohibited acts

§ 7–1501.01. “Human body parts” defined; prohibited acts.
(a) For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “human body parts” means any portion of a living human body, including, but not limited to, organs, tissues, eyes, bones, veins, and arteries, except that the term shall not mean hair and blood.
(b) It is unlawful for any person in the District of Columbia to buy, to offer to buy, to sell, to offer to sell, or to procure through purchase any human body part for any reason, including, but not limited to, medical and specific uses, such as transplantation, implantation, infusion, or injection.
(Mar. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-189, § 2, 32 DCR 931; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(c), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2601.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-145, in subsec. (a), substituted “a living human body” for “a human body”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter I - Buying and Selling of Human Body Parts Prohibited › § 7–1501.02. Penalties; prosecutions

§ 7–1501.02. Penalties; prosecutions.
(a) Any person violating any provision of this subchapter or any regulation made pursuant to this subchapter shall be fined not more than $5,000, or be imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.
(b) Prosecution for violations of this subchapter and regulations made pursuant to this subchapter shall be brought in the name of the District of Columbia upon information by the Corporation Counsel.
(Mar. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-189, § 3, 32 DCR 931.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2602.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter I - Buying and Selling of Human Body Parts Prohibited › § 7–1501.03. Rules

§ 7–1501.03. Rules.
The Mayor may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.
(Mar. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-189, § 4, 32 DCR 931.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2603.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 5-189, see Mayor’s Order 86-62, April 22, 1986.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1509.01. Organ preservation [Repealed]

§ 7–1509.01. Organ preservation [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.01. Definitions; short title [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.01. Definitions; short title [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.02. Persons eligible to execute gifts; nonacceptance by donee; rights of donee created by gift [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.02. Persons eligible to execute gifts; nonacceptance by donee; rights of donee created by gift [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.03. Persons who may become donees; purposes for which gifts may be made [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.03. Persons who may become donees; purposes for which gifts may be made [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.04. Manner of executing gifts [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.04. Manner of executing gifts [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.05. Delivery of documents of gift [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.05. Delivery of documents of gift [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.06. Amendment or revocation of gift [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.06. Amendment or revocation of gift [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.07. Duties of donee; determination of time of death; immunity [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.07. Duties of donee; determination of time of death; immunity [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.08. Construction [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.08. Construction [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.09. Duties of hospitals and hospices [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.09. Duties of hospitals and hospices [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.10. Certificate requirement [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.10. Certificate requirement [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II - Anatomical Gifts › § 7–1521.11. Rules [Repealed]

§ 7–1521.11. Rules [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 266, Pub. L. 91-268, § 1-12; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-194, § 2, 34 DCR 479; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-157, § 2, 39 DCR 5686; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-125, § 2, 43 DCR 1548; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(d), 55 DCR 2532.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 2-1501 to 2-1511.
2001 Ed., § 7-1521.10a.
1973 Ed., § 2-271 to 2-277.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 4 of D.C. Law 9-157 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Uniform Law: This subchapter was based upon §§ 1 to 9 of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968 Act).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-194, see Mayor’s Order 87-145, June 19, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 9-157, the “Tissue Transplantation Distribution Amendment Act of 1992”, see Mayor’s Order 93-61, May 12, 1993.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II-A - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act › § 7–1531.02. Applicability

§ 7–1531.02. Applicability.
This subchapter applies to an anatomical gift or amendment to, revocation of, or refusal to make an anatomical gift, whenever made.
(Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 3, 55 DCR 2532.)
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (2006).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II-A - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act › § 7–1531.03. Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death

§ 7–1531.03. Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death.
Subject to § 7-1531.07, an anatomical gift of a donor’s body or part may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education in the manner provided in § 7-1531.04 by:
(1) The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:
(A) Emancipated; or
(B) Authorized under state law to apply for a driver’s license because the donor is at least 16 years of age;
(2) An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;
(3) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or
(4) The donor’s guardian.
(Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 4, 55 DCR 2532.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-1531.04, § 7-1531.05, § 7-1531.07, and § 7-1531.08.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (2006).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II-A - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act › § 7–1531.04. Manner of making anatomical gift before donor’s death

§ 7–1531.04. Manner of making anatomical gift before donor’s death.
(a) A donor may make an anatomical gift:
(1) By authorizing a statement or symbol indicating that the donor has made an anatomical gift to be imprinted on the donor’s driver’s license or identification card;
(2) In a will;
(3) During a terminal illness or injury of the donor, by any form of communication addressed to at least 2 adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness; or
(4) As provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) A donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under § 7-1531.03 may make a gift by a donor card or other record signed by the donor or other person making the gift or by authorizing that a statement or symbol indicating that the donor has made an anatomical gift be included on a donor registry. If the donor or other person is physically unable to sign a record, the record may be signed by another individual at the direction of the donor or other person and shall:
(1) Be witnessed by at least 2 adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness, who have signed at the request of the donor or the other person; and
(2) State that it has been signed and witnessed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c) Revocation, suspension, expiration, or cancellation of a driver’s license or identification card upon which an anatomical gift is indicated does not invalidate the gift.
(d) An anatomical gift made by will takes effect upon the donor’s death whether or not the will is probated. Invalidation of the will after the donor’s death does not invalidate the gift.
(Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 5, 55 DCR 2532.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-1531.03, § 7-1531.06, § 7-1531.07, and § 7-1531.10.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 5 of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (2006).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 15 - Anatomical Parts › Subchapter II-A - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act › § 7–1531.05. Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor’s death

§ 7–1531.05. Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor’s death.
(a) Subject to § 7-1531.07, a donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under § 7-1531.03 may amend or revoke an anatomical gift by:
(1) A record signed by:
(A) The donor;
(B) The other person; or
(C) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, another individual acting at the direction of the donor or the other person if the donor or other person is physically unable to sign; or
(2) A later-executed document of gift, including a driver’s license or identification card, that amends or revokes a previous anatomical gift or portion of an anatomical gift, either expressly or by inconsistency.
(b) A record signed pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(C) of this section shall:
(1) Be witnessed by at least 2 adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness, who have signed at the request of the donor or the other person; and
(2) State that it has been signed and witnessed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c) Subject to § 7-1531.07, a donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under § 7-1531.03 may revoke an anatomical gift by the destruction or cancellation of the document of gift, or the portion of the document of gift used to make the gift, with the intent to revoke the gift.
(d) A donor may amend or revoke an anatomical gift that was not made in a will by any form of communication during a terminal illness or injury addressed to at least 2 adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness.
(e) A donor who makes an anatomical gift in a will may amend or revoke the gift in the manner provided for amendment or revocation of wills or as provided in subsection (a) of this section.
(Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 6, 55 DCR 2532.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-1531.07.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 6 of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (2006).