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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.05. Service credit guarantee

§ 7–531.05. Service credit guarantee.
(a) To ensure that outstanding service credits are promptly honored when exchanged for targeted services, the Mayor and each sponsor shall develop contingency plans and engage in diligent volunteer recruitment. Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Mayor shall guarantee all outstanding credits from the pool of service credits established under § 7-531.04(a), and a sponsor shall guarantee all outstanding credits from any pool of service credits it has established under § 7-531.04(b). Under these guarantees the Mayor or a sponsor shall ensure the provision of a targeted service, even if a volunteer is unavailable, within 10 days after an eligible person with service credits requests that service.
(b) If the program expires or is terminated, the Mayor shall promptly give written notice to all sponsors and persons known to have outstanding credits from the pool of service credits established under § 7-531.04(a). Each sponsor shall promptly give written notice of the expiration or termination to all persons known to have outstanding credits from any pool of service credits it has established under § 7-531.04(b). The guarantees required by subsection (a) of this section shall cover all requests for targeted services made within 6 months after written notice is given under this subsection.
(c) Service credit guarantees established by this section shall not apply to those requested services that are required by District law to be performed by licensed individuals.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 6, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2245.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-531.04 and § 7-531.07.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.06. Advisory committees

§ 7–531.06. Advisory committees.
Each sponsor shall have an advisory committee composed of persons skilled in the provision of targeted services and persons who represent or advocate the interests of eligible persons. An advisory committee shall monitor the sponsor’s compliance with program requirements, make recommendations to the sponsor on program implementation, and carry out any other program-related tasks that the Mayor deems appropriate.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 7, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2246.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.07. Demonstration projects

§ 7–531.07. Demonstration projects.
In addition to the volunteer service credit program, the Mayor may establish service credit demonstration projects, such as an intergenerational service program involving recipients who would not otherwise qualify as “eligible persons” under § 7-531.01(2). Services provided through these demonstration projects shall earn service credits but shall not be covered by the provisions of § 7-531.05.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 8, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2247.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-531.02 and § 7-531.11.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.08. Status of volunteers; reimbursement

§ 7–531.08. Status of volunteers; reimbursement.
Volunteers shall not, by virtue of their participation in the program or a demonstration project, be entitled to monetary compensation or considered for any purpose to be employees or agents of either the District or a sponsor. Sponsors may reimburse volunteers for necessary expenses incident to their provision of targeted or demonstration project services, attendance at pre-service or in-service training, or performance of administrative tasks in direct support of the program or demonstration project.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 9, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2248.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.09. Qualified immunity

§ 7–531.09. Qualified immunity.
With respect to their participation in the program or a demonstration project, the District government and its agencies, officials, and employees and sponsors and their advisory committees, officials, and employees shall be immune from civil or criminal liability if they have acted in good faith. This immunity shall not apply to volunteers.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 10, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2249.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.10. Rules

§ 7–531.10. Rules.
The Mayor shall, within 8 months after September 13, 1986, and pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue all rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. These rules may include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, standards and procedures with respect to the following:
(1) Volunteer qualifications, screening, pre-service and in-service training, monitoring, and termination;
(2) Minimum liability and accident insurance for volunteers;
(3) Sponsor qualifications;
(4) The awarding of service credits;
(5) Minimum hours that a volunteer must be available;
(6) Weekly and annual limits on the number of service credits a volunteer may earn;
(7) The delayed vesting of or ability to use service credits earned for pre-service training or the performance of administrative tasks;
(8) Mayoral and sponsor notification of service credit transfers;
(9) Contingency planning and volunteer reserves;
(10) Program evaluation and the responsibilities of sponsor advisory committees; and
(11) Demonstration projects.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 11, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2250.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-531.04.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II - Volunteer Service Credit Program › § 7–531.11. Reporting to Council

§ 7–531.11. Reporting to Council.
The Mayor shall prepare and submit to the Council annual reports on the volunteer service credit program and any demonstration projects established under § 7-531.07. These reports shall at a minimum include:
(1) A description of the participating population, including the number or persons served and the services provided;
(2) The number of service credits outstanding at the conclusion of the reporting period;
(3) Program costs, including the cost to the District government of honoring service credits when volunteers have been unavailable;
(4) A description of any positive or negative effects on other volunteer activities;
(5) A program evaluation, including an assessment of the quality of services provided, participant satisfaction, and the need to increase or decrease the categories of targeted services or the hours of service availability; and
(6) Recommendations regarding continuation of the program or amendments to this subchapter.
(Sept. 13, 1986, D.C. Law 6-143, § 12, 33 DCR 4372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2251.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 5 - Programs for Older Citizens › Subchapter II-A - Senior Dental Services Program. [Repealed] › § 7–533.01. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 7–533.01. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-108, § 2, 65 DCR 3806; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 7062, 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-108: § 7146 of D.C. Law 23-16 provided that starting in Fiscal Year 2021 this section shall be subject to appropriations. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-108 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-108: § 6 of D.C. Law 22-108 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-108 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 § 7062 of D.C. Act 24-470.
For temporary (90 days) amendment of applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 II-A - Senior Dental Services Program. [Repealed] › § 7–533.02. Senior Dental Services Program. [Repealed]

§ 7–533.02. Senior Dental Services Program. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-108, § 3, 65 DCR 3806; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 7062, 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-108: § 7146 of D.C. Law 23-16 provided that starting in Fiscal Year 2021 this section shall be subject to appropriations. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-108 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-108: § 6 of D.C. Law 22-108 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 22-108 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 § 7062 of D.C. Act 24-470.
For temporary (90 days) amendment of applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 II-A - Senior Dental Services Program. [Repealed] › § 7–533.03. Annual report. [Repealed]

§ 7–533.03. Annual report. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-108, § 4, 65 DCR 3806; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 7062, 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-108: § 7146 of D.C. Law 23-16 provided that starting in Fiscal Year 2021 this section shall be subject to appropriations. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-108 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-108: § 6 of D.C. Law 22-108 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 22-108 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 § 7062 of D.C. Act 24-470.
For temporary (90 days) amendment of applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 II-A - Senior Dental Services Program. [Repealed] › § 7–533.04. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 7–533.04. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-108, § 5, 65 DCR 3806; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 7062, 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-108: § 7146 of D.C. Law 23-16 provided that starting in Fiscal Year 2021 this section shall be subject to appropriations. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-108 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-108: § 6 of D.C. Law 22-108 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 22-108 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 § 7062 of D.C. Act 24-470.
For temporary (90 days) amendment of applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 II-A - Senior Dental Services Program. [Repealed] › § 7–533.05. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 7–533.05. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-108, § 6, 65 DCR 3806; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7146, 66 DCR 8621; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 7062, 69 DCR 009223.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7062 of D.C. Act 24-470.
For temporary (90 days) amendment of applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 applicability provision of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7146 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 IV - All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Program. [Not Funded] › § 7–571.01. Definitions. [Not Funded]

§ 7–571.01. Definitions. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-246, § 101, 66 DCR 967.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-246: § 301 of D.C. Law 22-246 provided that the creation of this section by § 101 of D.C. Law 22-246 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 IV - All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Program. [Not Funded] › § 7–571.02. Establishment of PACE. [Not Funded]

§ 7–571.02. Establishment of PACE. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-246, § 102, 66 DCR 967.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-246: § 301 of D.C. Law 22-246 provided that the creation of this section by § 102 of D.C. Law 22-246 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 IV - All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Program. [Not Funded] › § 7–571.03. Administration of PACE. [Not Funded]

§ 7–571.03. Administration of PACE. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-246, § 103, 66 DCR 967.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-246: § 301 of D.C. Law 22-246 provided that the creation of this section by § 103 of D.C. Law 22-246 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 IV - All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Program. [Not Funded] › § 7–571.04. PACE organization certification; provision of services. [Not Funded]

§ 7–571.04. PACE organization certification; provision of services. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-246, § 104, 66 DCR 967.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-246: § 301 of D.C. Law 22-246 provided that the creation of this section by § 104 of D.C. Law 22-246 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 IV - All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Program. [Not Funded] › § 7–571.05. Rules. [Not Funded]

§ 7–571.05. Rules. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-246, § 105, 66 DCR 967.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-246: § 301 of D.C. Law 22-246 provided that the creation of this section by § 105 of D.C. Law 22-246 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 6 - Death › Subchapter I - Determination of Death › § 7–601. Standard

§ 7–601. Standard.
An individual who has sustained either: (1) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or (2) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem; is dead. A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted medical standards.
(Feb. 25, 1982, D.C. Law 4-68, § 2, 28 DCR 5045.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2401.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 19-505.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 1 of the Uniform Determination of Death Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6 - Death › Subchapter II - Natural Death › § 7–623. Declaration — Restrictions

§ 7–623. Declaration — Restrictions.
A declaration shall have no effect if the declarant is a patient in an intermediate care or skilled care facility as defined in the Health Care Facilities Regulation, enacted June 14, 1974 (Reg. 74-15; 20 DCR 1423 ) at the time the declaration is executed unless 1 of the 2 witnesses to the directive is a patient advocate or ombudsman. The patient advocate or ombudsman shall have the same qualifications as a witness under § 7-622.
(Feb. 25, 1982, D.C. Law 4-69, § 4, 28 DCR 5047.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2423.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6 - Death › Subchapter II - Natural Death › § 7–625. Physician’s duty to confirm terminal condition

§ 7–625. Physician’s duty to confirm terminal condition.
(a) An attending physician who has been notified of the existence of a declaration executed under this subchapter, without delay after the diagnosis of a terminal condition of the declarant, shall take the necessary steps to provide for written certification and confirmation of the declarant’s terminal condition, so that the declarant may be deemed to be a qualified patient under this subchapter.
(b) Once written certification and confirmation of the declarant’s terminal condition is made a person becomes a qualified patient under this subchapter only if the attending physician verbally or in writing informs the patient of his or her terminal condition and documents such communication in the patient’s medical record. If the patient is diagnosed as unable to comprehend verbal or written communications, such patient shall become a qualified patient as defined in § 7-621, immediately upon written certification and confirmation of his or her terminal condition by the attending physician.
(c) An attending physician who does not comply with this section shall be considered to have committed an act of unprofessional conduct under § 3-2926.
(Feb. 25, 1982, D.C. Law 4-69, § 6, 28 DCR 5047.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2425.
References in Text
Section 3-2926 referred to in subsection (c), was repealed by § 1104(e) of D.C. Law 6-99, effective March 25, 1986.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6 - Death › Subchapter II - Natural Death › § 7–626. Competency and intent of declarant

§ 7–626. Competency and intent of declarant.
(a) The desires of a qualified patient shall at all times supersede the effect of the declaration.
(b) If the qualified patient is incompetent at the time of the decision to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures, a declaration executed in accordance with § 7-622 is presumed to be valid. For the purpose of this subchapter, a physician or health facility may presume in the absence of actual notice to the contrary that an individual who executed a declaration was of sound mind when it was executed. The fact of an individual’s having executed a declaration shall not be considered as an indication of a declarant’s mental incompetency.
(Feb. 25, 1982, D.C. Law 4-69, § 7, 28 DCR 5047.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2426.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6 - Death › Subchapter II - Natural Death › § 7–627. Extent of medical liability; transfer of patient; criminal offenses

§ 7–627. Extent of medical liability; transfer of patient; criminal offenses.
(a) No physician, licensed health care professional, health facility, or employee thereof who in good faith and pursuant to reasonable medical standards causes or participates in the withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining procedures from a qualified patient pursuant to a declaration made in accordance with this subchapter shall, as a result thereof, be subject to criminal or civil liability, or be found to have committed an act of unprofessional conduct.
(b) An attending physician who cannot comply with the declaration of a qualified patient pursuant to this subchapter shall, in conjunction with the next of kin of the patient or other responsible individual, effect the transfer of the qualified patient to another physician who will honor the declaration of the qualified patient. Transfer under these circumstances shall not constitute abandonment. Failure of an attending physician to effect the transfer of the qualified patient according to this section, in the event he or she cannot comply with the directive, shall constitute unprofessional conduct as defined in § 3-2926 [repealed].
(c) Any person who willfully conceals, cancels, defaces, obliterates, or damages the declaration of another without the declarant’s consent or who falsifies or forges a revocation of the declaration of another shall commit an offense, and upon conviction shall be fined an amount not to exceed $5,000 or be imprisoned for a period not to exceed 3 years, or both.
(d) Any person who falsifies or forges the declaration of another, or willfully conceals or withholds personal knowledge of the revocation of a declaration, with the intent to cause a withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures, contrary to the wishes of the declarant, and thereby, because of such act, directly causes life-sustaining procedures to be withheld or withdrawn and death to be hastened, shall be subject to prosecution for unlawful homicide pursuant to § 22-2101.
(Feb. 25, 1982, D.C. Law 4-69, § 8, 28 DCR 5047.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2427.
References in Text
Section 3-2926, referred to in subsection (b), was repealed by § 1104(e) of D.C. Law 6-99, effective March 25, 1986.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6 - Death › Subchapter II - Natural Death › § 7–628. Exclusion of suicide; effect of declaration upon issuance

§ 7–628. Exclusion of suicide; effect of declaration upon issuance.
(a) The withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures from a qualified patient in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter shall not, for any purpose, constitute a suicide and shall not constitute the crime of assisting suicide.
(b) The making of a declaration pursuant to § 7-622 shall not affect in any manner the sale, procurement, or issuance of any policy of life insurance, nor shall it be deemed to modify the terms of an existing policy of life insurance. No policy of life insurance shall be legally impaired or invalidated in any manner by the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures from an insured qualified patient, notwithstanding any term of the policy to the contrary.
(c) No physician, health facility, or other health care provider, and no health care service plan, health maintenance organization, insurer issuing disability insurance, self-insured employee welfare benefit plan, nonprofit medical service corporation, or mutual nonprofit hospital service corporation shall require any person to execute a declaration as a condition for being insured for, or receiving, health care services.
(Feb. 25, 1982, D.C. Law 4-69, § 9, 28 DCR 5047.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2428.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6 - Death › Subchapter II - Natural Death › § 7–629. Preservation of existing rights

§ 7–629. Preservation of existing rights.
(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall impair or supersede any legal right or legal responsibility which any person may have to effect the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures in any lawful manner. In such respect the provisions of this subchapter are cumulative.
(b) This subchapter shall create no presumption concerning the intention of an individual who has not executed a declaration to consent to the use or withholding of life-sustaining procedures in the event of a terminal condition.
(Feb. 25, 1982, D.C. Law 4-69, § 10, 28 DCR 5047.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2429.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6 - Death › Subchapter II - Natural Death › § 7–630. Effect of subchapter

§ 7–630. Effect of subchapter.
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to condone, authorize, or approve mercy-killing or to permit any affirmative or deliberate act or omission to end a human life other than to permit the natural process of dying as provided in this subchapter.
(Feb. 25, 1982, D.C. Law 4-69, § 11, 28 DCR 5047.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2430.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) provisions for mandatory autopsies and unusual incident reports, see § 2 of Mandatory Autopsy for Deceased Wards of the District of Columbia and Mandatory Unusual Incident Report Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-25, April 2, 2001, 48 DCR 3320).
For temporary (90 day) provisions for mandatory autopsies and unusual reports, see § 2 of Mandatory Autopsy for Deceased Wards of the District of Columbia and Mandatory Unusual Incident Report Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-151, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 10204).
For temporary (90 day) provisions for mandatory autopsies and unusual incident reports, see §§ 2 to 5 of Mandatory Autopsy for Deceased Wards of the District of Columbia and Mandatory Unusual Incident Report Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-261, January 30, 2002, 49 DCR 1437).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) additions, see §§ 2 to 4 of Mandatory Autopsy for Deceased Wards of the District of Columbia and Mandatory Unusual Incident Report Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-70, February 27, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 2280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.01. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.01. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 2, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.02. Execution and issuance of comfort care order. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.02. Execution and issuance of comfort care order. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 3, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-651.12.
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.03. Form of comfort care order. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.03. Form of comfort care order. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 4, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.04. Comfort care bracelet or necklace. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.04. Comfort care bracelet or necklace. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 5, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.05. Revocation of a comfort care order. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.05. Revocation of a comfort care order. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 6, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.06. Decision to withhold resuscitation. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.06. Decision to withhold resuscitation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 7, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.07. Decision to resuscitate. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.07. Decision to resuscitate. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 8, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.08. Comfort care; alleviation of pain. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.08. Comfort care; alleviation of pain. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 9, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-651.01.
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.09. Reciprocity. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.09. Reciprocity. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 10, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.10. Training and education. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.10. Training and education. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 11, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.11. Liability. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.11. Liability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 12, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.12. Prohibitions and penalties. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.12. Prohibitions and penalties. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 13, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.13. Exclusion of suicide; insurance. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.13. Exclusion of suicide; insurance. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 14, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.14. Fee. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.14. Fee. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 15, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 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) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).