reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter I - General › § 9–1201.11. Railroad sidings into lots for business uses authorized

§ 9–1201.11. Railroad sidings into lots for business uses authorized.
It shall be lawful for the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company to extend and construct, from time to time, branch tracks or sidings from the lines of railroad authorized hereunder, into any lot or lots adjacent to any street or avenue along which said lines of railroad are located, upon the application of the owner or owners of such lot or lots, to enable such owners to use their property for the purpose of coal, wood, or lumber yards, manufactories, warehouses, and other business enterprises; provided, however, that no grade crossing of any street or avenue within the City of Washington shall be thereby created, but such connecting tracks shall be carried across such street or avenue in such manner as not to obstruct the free use thereof, and the plans of such connecting tracks shall in every case be first filed with and approved by the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(Feb. 12, 1901, 31 Stat. 772, ch. 353, § 10.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1411.
1973 Ed., § 7-1211.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter I - General › § 9–1201.13. Railroads may use Union Station and terminals

§ 9–1201.13. Railroads may use Union Station and terminals.
Any railroad company lawfully existing and authorized to extend a line of railroad into the District of Columbia, or having secured the right to operate over the lines of any other then existing railroad, to a point of connection with the tracks of the Washington Terminal Company, shall have the right to the joint use of said station and terminals authorized in the Act approved February 28, 1903 (32 Stat. 909), upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for the use of the same; and if the parties be unable to agree upon such terms, then the same shall be prescribed by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, upon petition of either party in interest, under such rules of procedure as the said Court shall prescribe.
(Feb. 28, 1903, 32 Stat. 918, ch. 856, § 11; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 109, ch. 139, § 127.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1413.
1973 Ed., § 7-1213.
Cross References
Public utilities, multiple company use of utility infrastructures, see § 34-1102.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard › § 9–1203.01. Track extensions for development of Buzzards Point authorized

§ 9–1203.01. Track extensions for development of Buzzards Point authorized.
The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company is hereby authorized to establish a switch connection with an existing track in its New Jersey Avenue yard, at a point north of the north curb line of I Street Southeast; thence southward on 1st Street Southeast to and connecting with the existing track on 1st Street Southeast at or about N Street, with a switch connection at or about Quander Street and spur track running over, across, and through square 743 to and into the United States Navy Yard; thence southward on 1st Street Southeast to and thence along Potomac Avenue to the west line of 2nd Street Southwest, with all necessary switches, extensions, turnouts, and sidings and such other track extensions through and along One-half Street Southwest, and 2nd Street Southwest, south of Potomac Avenue and north of Potomac Avenue to P Street, and One-half Street Southeast, south of Potomac Avenue and north of Potomac Avenue to O Street, as may be or become necessary for the establishment of adequate railroad facilities in connection with the development of Buzzards Point as an industrial area in the District of Columbia.
(June 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 322, ch. 269, § 1; June 20, 1939, 53 Stat. 849, ch. 229; June 5, 1942, 56 Stat. 326, ch. 353.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1416.
1973 Ed., § 7-1216.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 9-1203.04.
Cross References
Public utilities, multiple company use of utility infrastructures, see § 34-1102.
Real property assessment and tax, property owned or occupied by railroad companies, see §§ 47-836 and 47-837.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard › § 9–1203.02. Sale or lease of track connection with Navy Yard authorized

§ 9–1203.02. Sale or lease of track connection with Navy Yard authorized.
The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to sell and transfer or to lease to The Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company, its successors and/or assigns, upon such terms and for such amount as he may deem to be both just and reasonable, the existing railroad track connection with the United States Navy Yard as constructed and established under authority conferred by an Act of Congress approved August 29, 1916, entitled “An Act making appropriations for the naval service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1917, and for other purposes”; provided, that the title to any right of way or property provided by the United States for the purposes of such construction and occupied by said track connection on June 18, 1932, shall remain in the United States; and provided further, that said track connection, insofar as the requirements of the United States Navy Yard may be affected, at all times shall be maintained and operated by said railroad company, its successors or assigns, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Navy.
(June 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 322, ch. 269, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1417.
1973 Ed., § 7-1217.
References in Text
The Act approved August 29, 1916, referred to near the middle of this section, means the Act of August 29, 1916, 39 Stat. 556, ch. 417.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard › § 9–1203.03. Branch tracks, spurs, or sidings authorized

§ 9–1203.03. Branch tracks, spurs, or sidings authorized.
Said railroad company is hereby authorized to construct, maintain, and operate branch tracks, spurs, or sidings into any lot or square zoned or thereafter zoned for industrial or 2nd commercial use abutting upon any street or avenue over and along which said railroad company is hereby specifically authorized to lay and operate tracks, and also to construct tracks to serve any wharf which may be established on the Anacostia River; provided, that the construction of all such railroad tracks and appurtenant turnouts, branch tracks, and sidings, in all respects and things, shall be subject to the prior approval of the Council of the District of Columbia after report by the National Capital Planning Commission, such approval to be noted upon identical copies of a suitably prepared plat or chart, 1 copy to be kept on file in the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the other thereof to be kept on file in the office of the National Capital Planning Commission.
(June 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 322, ch. 269, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1418.
1973 Ed., § 7-1218.
Transfer of Functions
The functions, powers and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission were transferred to the National Capital Planning Commission by the Act of June 6, 1924, ch. 270, § 9, as added by the Act of July 19, 1952, 66 Stat. 790, ch. 949, § 1.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(176) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard › § 9–1203.04. Extensions through public grounds authorized

§ 9–1203.04. Extensions through public grounds authorized.
Subject always to the approval of the Council of the District of Columbia, all such railroad tracks, turnouts, branch tracks, spurs, and sidings may be located and constructed in, upon, along, and through public grounds, space, and streets of the United States and/or of the District of Columbia as same are now or may hereafter be located and established; provided, that except as in §§ 9-1203.01 to 9-1203.09 expressly authorized no tracks, turnouts, branches, spurs, or sidings shall be constructed along or through South Capitol Street or 1st Street Southwest in the north and south direction, at grade or otherwise, but each of said streets, with prior approval of said Council of the District of Columbia, may be crossed to such extent as may be necessary for the establishment of adequate railroad facilities; provided further, that no permit for the construction of tracks, turnouts, branches, spurs, or sidings shall be issued with respect to squares 600, 602, 604, 606, 608, 610, and 612, or any of said squares, until the particular square or squares for which a permit is sought shall have been zoned industrial; and provided further, that the plans for any building fronting on Canal Street from the Anacostia River to P Street Southwest shall have the approval of the Fine Arts Commission as to height and design.
(June 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 323, ch. 269, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1419.
1973 Ed., § 7-1219.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(177) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard › § 9–1203.05. Authority of Mayor under § 9-1201.15 not affected

§ 9–1203.05. Authority of Mayor under § 9-1201.15 not affected.
Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as limiting or abridging the authority of the Mayor of the District of Columbia under § 9-1201.15.
(June 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 323, ch. 269, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1420.
1973 Ed., § 7-1220.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard › § 9–1203.06. Condemnation proceedings by railroad company

§ 9–1203.06. Condemnation proceedings by railroad company.
The Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company, its successors or assigns, is authorized to acquire any land or property other than public grounds, space, or streets of the United States or the District of Columbia necessary or expedient for right-of-way for said track extensions, turnouts, branch tracks, spurs, sidings, and connections by purchase or condemnation. In event that said company, its successors or assigns, shall be unable to acquire any piece or parcel of land necessary or expedient for any of the purposes indicated in this subchapter, at a price deemed by it to be reasonable, then, and in such event The Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company, its successors and assigns, is authorized to acquire the same by condemnation proceedings to be instituted in its own name by petition filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for the ascertainment of its value, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 16-1301 and 16-1311 to 16-1321.
(June 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 323, ch. 269, § 6; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1421.
1973 Ed., § 7-1221.
Cross References
Eminent domain, condemnation proceedings, see § 16-1301 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard › § 9–1203.07. Company to pay portion of cost of paving or repairing streets

§ 9–1203.07. Company to pay portion of cost of paving or repairing streets.
If and when the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall decide to pave or repave any of the streets over or along which tracks are authorized to be constructed, the railroad company shall be required to bear the expense of the paving and/or repairs to pavements between the rails and on either side of the tracks for a distance of 2 feet.
(June 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 323, ch. 269, § 7.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1422.
1973 Ed., § 7-1222.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard › § 9–1203.08. Use of track extensions by other carriers

§ 9–1203.08. Use of track extensions by other carriers.
The authority to establish, construct, acquire, maintain, and operate the tracks, switch connections, extensions, turnouts, sidings, branches, spurs, and other facilities provided for in this subchapter is given upon the following conditions, to wit: The said facilities shall be open to any and all freight traffic by rail whether originating within or without the District of Columbia either on the said The Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company or any other common carrier railroad, upon such just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory rates, terms, and conditions as may be embraced in public tariffs, subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission as provided for other rates under the provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act; provided, that no greater charge shall be made for deliveries to be made upon said facilities than is or are or may be made for delivery of like traffic consigned for delivery at any other delivery point on The Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company in the District of Columbia; special, free, or reduced rates or charges for deliveries of property consigned to the United States or any of its departments, bureaus, or subordinate branches or to or for use of the municipality of the District of Columbia not included; and provided further, that any common carrier by railroad now or hereafter authorized to operate in the District of Columbia shall, upon application to and approval by the Interstate Commerce Commission, be permitted to use jointly all such facilities as provided in this subchapter on such terms and for such compensation as may be prescribed by the said Interstate Commerce Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act, as amended.
(June 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 324, ch. 269, § 8.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1423.
1973 Ed., § 7-1223.
References in Text
The Interstate Commerce Act, referred to throughout this section, is codified throughout Chapters 1, 8, 12, 13 and 19 of Title 49, United States Code.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard › § 9–1203.09. Right to alter, amend, or repeal this subchapter

§ 9–1203.09. Right to alter, amend, or repeal this subchapter.
The right to alter, amend, or repeal this subchapter is reserved without regard to any payments required or agreements established under their terms.
(June 18, 1932, 47 Stat. 324, ch. 269, § 9.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1424.
1973 Ed., § 1224.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter III - Railroad Track Extensions — New York Ave › § 9–1205.01. Construction of switch connections — Authorized

§ 9–1205.01. Construction of switch connections — Authorized.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, operating lessee of all of the railroads and appurtenant properties of The Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company in the District of Columbia, be, and it is hereby, authorized to establish switch and siding connections with its existing siding tracks in square no. 4263 (also shown as parcel 154/44) to cross West Virginia Avenue into and through square no. 4105 along and adjacent to the existing main line tracks, thence into and through square nos. 4104 and 4099, crossing New York Avenue by means of a suitable overhead bridge, thence to and through square no. 4099 and the parcels of land known and identified on the Plat Books of the Surveyor’s Office of the District of Columbia as parcels 153/44, 143/25, 142/25, and 142/28, to and through the square known as and no. 4038 (portions of which are included in parcel 142/28), 4093, south of 4093, and 4098, with all switches, crossings, turnouts, extensions, spurs, and sidings, as may be or become necessary for the development of the squares and parcels of land above indicated for such uses as may be permitted in the use district or districts in which said squares and parcels of land are now or may hereafter be included as defined in the zoning regulations of the District of Columbia and shown in the official atlases of the Zoning Commission.
(Aug. 6, 1935, 49 Stat. 537, ch. 449, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1425.
1973 Ed., § 7-1225.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 9-1205.02 and § 9-1205.03.
Cross References
Surveyor of the District of Columbia, duties, see § 1-1301 et seq.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 258 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter III - Railroad Track Extensions — New York Ave › § 9–1205.02. Construction of switch connections — Plans to be approved by Mayor

§ 9–1205.02. Construction of switch connections — Plans to be approved by Mayor.
Before any of the work authorized in § 9-1205.01 shall be begun on the ground, a plan or plans thereof shall be prepared and submitted to the Mayor of the District of Columbia for his approval and only to the extent that such plans shall be so approved shall said work or any portion thereof be permitted or undertaken.
(Aug. 6, 1935, 49 Stat. 537, ch. 449, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1426.
1973 Ed., § 7-1226.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 258 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter III - Railroad Track Extensions — New York Ave › § 9–1205.03. Construction of switch connections — Grade crossings

§ 9–1205.03. Construction of switch connections — Grade crossings.
Subject only to the approval of the Mayor of the District of Columbia the crossing of any public street or alley other than New York Avenue, within the limits of the total area noted in § 9-1205.01 may be at or on grade. The said railroad shall, when and as directed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, construct at its entire cost and expense, an additional overhead bridge for the track hereby authorized to be established over such other street located between Montello Avenue and New York Avenue as such street may now or may hereafter be shown on the Plan of the Permanent System of Highways.
(Aug. 6, 1935, 49 Stat. 537, ch. 449, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1427.
1973 Ed., § 7-1227.
Cross References
Highway plan, see § 9-101.01 et seq.
Public utilities, multiple company use of utility infrastructures, see § 34-1102.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 258 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter III - Railroad Track Extensions — New York Ave › § 9–1205.04. Construction of switch connections — Authority of Mayor not abridged

§ 9–1205.04. Construction of switch connections — Authority of Mayor not abridged.
Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as limiting or abridging the authority of the Mayor of the District of Columbia under §§ 9-315, 9-316 and 9-1201.15.
(Aug. 6, 1935, 49 Stat. 537, ch. 449, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1428.
1973 Ed., § 7-1228.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 258 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter III - Railroad Track Extensions — New York Ave › § 9–1205.05. Right to amend, alter or repeal this subchapter reserved

§ 9–1205.05. Right to amend, alter or repeal this subchapter reserved.
Congress reserves the right to amend, alter, or repeal this subchapter.
(Aug. 6, 1935, 49 Stat. 537, ch. 449, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1429.
1973 Ed., § 7-1229.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 258 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter IV - Electrification of Railroad Lines › § 9–1207.01. Electrification of existing steam railroad lines

§ 9–1207.01. Electrification of existing steam railroad lines.
Steam railroad companies now operating within the District of Columbia are hereby authorized, after approval of their detailed plans and issuance of a permit by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, to electrify their lines within the District of Columbia and across the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers with an alternating current overhead catenary or other type of electrification system, with all necessary transmission, signal, and communication conductors and equipment, poles, conduits, underground and overhead construction, substations, and any other structures necessary in such electrification, the provisions of any law or laws to the contrary notwithstanding.
(Mar. 27, 1934, 48 Stat. 506, ch. 97, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1430.
1973 Ed., § 7-1230.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter IV - Electrification of Railroad Lines › § 9–1207.02. Submarine cables at drawbridge openings

§ 9–1207.02. Submarine cables at drawbridge openings.
Submarine cables may be used at drawbridge openings, provided previous approval shall have been obtained from the Department of the Army.
(Mar. 27, 1934, 48 Stat. 506, ch. 97, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1431.
1973 Ed., § 7-1231.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter IV - Electrification of Railroad Lines › § 9–1207.03. Construction of electrical conduit systems authorized

§ 9–1207.03. Construction of electrical conduit systems authorized.
Where necessary for such electrification, the Mayor of the District of Columbia may issue permits to construct conduit systems through or under the surfaces of public streets or other District of Columbia or United States property; provided, however, that 3 ducts therein shall be reserved for the use of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(Mar. 27, 1934, 48 Stat. 507, ch. 97, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1432.
1973 Ed., § 7-1232.
Cross References
Electrical wiring and conduit systems, see §§ 34-1401 et seq. and 34-2501 et seq.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter IV - Electrification of Railroad Lines › § 9–1207.04. Jurisdiction of Department of Army, Mayor, and Interstate Commerce Commission not limited

§ 9–1207.04. Jurisdiction of Department of Army, Mayor, and Interstate Commerce Commission not limited.
Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as limiting or abridging the authority of the Department of the Army, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
(Mar. 27, 1934, 48 Stat. 507, ch. 97, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1433.
1973 Ed., § 7-1233.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter IV - Electrification of Railroad Lines › § 9–1207.05. Liability of railroad companies for injuries

§ 9–1207.05. Liability of railroad companies for injuries.
The said railroad companies shall be liable for any accident to, or injuries sustained by, any person by reason of any act or omission of the railroad companies or by their agents or servants during the construction, installation, maintenance, or operation of the electrical equipment and apparatus of the railroad trains.
(Mar. 27, 1934, 48 Stat. 507, ch. 97, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1434.
1973 Ed., § 7-1234.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter IV-A - Streetcars › § 9–1208.01. Streetcar plan

§ 9–1208.01. Streetcar plan.
The Mayor shall submit to the Council a comprehensive plan for financing, operations, and necessary capital facilities of the Streetcar Project, along with a proposed resolution for approval of the plan, for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the plan, in whole or in part, by resolution, within this 45-day review period, the proposed plan shall be deemed approved.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 7065(a), 57 DCR 6242.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 7065(a) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Resolutions
Resolution 18-680, the “Streetcar Project Comprehensive Plan Approval Resolution of 2010”, was approved effective December 7, 2010.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter V - Employment for Purposes of Road Work › § 9–1209.01. Employment of temporary special and technical employees

§ 9–1209.01. Employment of temporary special and technical employees.
The services of draftsmen, assistant engineers, levelers, transitmen, rodmen, chainmen, computers, copyists, overseers, and inspectors temporarily required in connection with sewer, water, street, street-cleaning, or road work, or construction and repair of buildings and bridges, or any general or special engineering or construction work authorized by appropriations may be employed exclusively to carry into effect District of Columbia appropriations when ordered by the Mayor of the District of Columbia in writing, and all such necessary expenditures for the proper execution of said work shall be paid from and equitably charged against the sums appropriated for said work; and the Mayor in his budget estimates shall report the number of such employees performing such services, and their work, and the sums paid to each, and out of what appropriation; provided, that the expenditures hereunder shall not exceed $42,000 during any 1 fiscal year; provided further, that, excluding Inspectors in the Sewer Department, 1 inspector in the Electrical Department, and 1 Inspector in the Repair Shop, no person shall be employed in pursuance of the authority contained in this section for a longer period than 9 months in the aggregate during any 1 fiscal year.
(June 28, 1944, 58 Stat. 530, ch. 300, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1435.
1973 Ed., § 7-1235.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter V - Employment for Purposes of Road Work › § 9–1209.02. Employment of temporary laborers and mechanics

§ 9–1209.02. Employment of temporary laborers and mechanics.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia, or his duly designated representatives, are authorized to employ temporarily such laborers, skilled laborers, drivers, hostlers, and mechanics as may be required exclusively in connection with sewer, water, street, and road work, and street cleaning, or the construction and repair of buildings and bridges, furniture and equipment, and any general or special engineering or construction or repair work, at per diem rates of pay to be fixed and adjusted from time to time by a wage board and approved by the Council of the District of Columbia, and to incur all necessary engineering and other expenses, exclusive of personal services, incidental to carrying on such work and necessary for the proper execution thereof, said laborers, skilled laborers, drivers, hostlers, and mechanics to be employed to perform such work as may not be required by law to be done under contract, and to pay for such services and expenses from the appropriations under which such services are rendered and expenses incurred.
(June 28, 1944, 58 Stat. 531, ch. 300, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1436.
1973 Ed., § 7-1236.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 9-1209.03.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(178) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter V - Employment for Purposes of Road Work › § 9–1209.03. Employment of horses, horse-drawn vehicles, and motortrucks

§ 9–1209.03. Employment of horses, horse-drawn vehicles, and motortrucks.
All horses, harness, horse-drawn vehicles necessary for use in connection with construction and supervision of sewer, street, street lighting, road work, and street-cleaning work, including maintenance of said horses and harness, and maintenance and repair of said vehicles, and purchase of all necessary articles and supplies in connection therewith, or on construction and repair of buildings and bridges, or any general or special engineering or construction work authorized by District of Columbia appropriations, may be purchased, hired, and maintained, and motortrucks may be hired exclusively to carry into effect said appropriations, when ordered by the Mayor of the District of Columbia in writing; and all such expenditures necessary for the proper execution of said work, exclusive of personal services, shall be paid from and equitably charged against the sums appropriated for said work; and the Mayor in the budget estimates shall report the number of horses, vehicles, and harness purchased, and horses and vehicles hired, and the sums paid for same, and out of what appropriation; and all horses owned or maintained by the District shall, so far as may be practicable, be provided for in stables owned or operated by said District; provided, that such horses, horse-drawn vehicles, and carts as may be temporarily needed for hauling and excavating material in connection with works authorized by appropriations may be temporarily employed for such purposes under the conditions named in § 9-1209.02 in relation to the employment of laborers, skilled laborers, and mechanics.
(June 28, 1944, 58 Stat. 531, ch. 300, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1437.
1973 Ed., § 7-1237.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 9 - Transportation Systems › Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Subchapter V - Employment for Purposes of Road Work › § 9–1209.04. Employment of personnel and equipment to execute work payable from miscellaneous trust fund deposits

§ 9–1209.04. Employment of personnel and equipment to execute work payable from miscellaneous trust fund deposits.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized to employ in the execution of work, the cost of which is payable from the appropriation account created in the District of Columbia Appropriation Act, approved April 27, 1904, and known as the miscellaneous trust fund deposits, District of Columbia, necessary personal services, horses, carts, and wagons, and to hire therefor motortrucks when specifically and in writing authorized by the Mayor, to establish and fix fees to be charged for such work, maintain operating balances, and to incur all necessary expenses incidental to carrying on such work, and necessary for the proper execution thereof, including the purchase, exchange, maintenance, and operation of motor vehicles for inspection and transportation purposes; such services and expenses to be paid from said appropriation account or operating balances; provided, that the Mayor may delegate to his duly authorized representatives the employment under this section of laborers, mechanics, and artisans.
(June 28, 1944, 58 Stat. 531, ch. 300, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 7-1438.
1973 Ed., § 7-1238.
References in Text
The “District of Columbia Appropriation Act, approved April 27, 1904,” referred to near the beginning of this section, means the Act of April 27, 1904, 33 Stat. 363, ch. 1628.
Editor's Notes
Deposit of moneys in General Fund: Section 7(d) of the Act of June 14, 1980, D.C. Law 3-70, provided that moneys maintained in miscellaneous trust funds pursuant to § 7-1438 shall hereafter be deposited in the General Fund.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.