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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 4 - Uniform Classification and Commercial Driver’s License › § 50–409. Rules

§ 50–409. Rules.
(a) Within 90 days after September 20, 1990, the Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council 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 proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.
(Sept. 20, 1990, D.C. Law 8-161, § 10, 37 DCR 4665.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1809.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-402 and § 50-405.
Cross References
Consumer credit sales and direct installment loans, consumer protections, see §§ 28-3801 et seq.
Consumer protection procedures, see § 28-3901 et seq.
Direct motor vehicle installment loans, see § 28-3601 et seq.
Installment sales of motor vehicles, bonding of licensed dealers, see § 50-603 et seq.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Classification and Commercial Driver’s License Act of 1990 Conditional Rules Approval Resolution of 1992: Pursuant to Resolution 9-169, effective January 24, 1992, the Council conditionally approved the proposed rules for implementing the Uniform Classification and Commercial Driver’s License Act of 1990.
Resolutions
Resolution 16-548, the “Commercial Driver’s License and International Registration Plan Enforcement Approval Resolution of 2006”, was approved effective March 7, 2006.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection › § 50–504. Disclosure of rights

§ 50–504. Disclosure of rights.
(a) The manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer shall provide written notification to the prospective consumer of any motor vehicle to be sold or registered in the District of the rights provided to the consumer by this chapter.
(b) The Mayor shall issue rules and regulations prescribing the form and content of the notification required by this section.
(c) Any agreement entered into by a consumer for the purchase of a motor vehicle which waives, limits, or disclaims the rights set forth in this chapter shall be void. These rights shall inure to a subsequent transferee of the motor vehicle.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 5, 32 DCR 160.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1304.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 5-162, see Mayor’s Order 85-181, November 5, 1985.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection › § 50–505. Disclosure of damages or defects in used motor vehicles; violations; penalties

§ 50–505. Disclosure of damages or defects in used motor vehicles; violations; penalties.
(a) No motor vehicle dealer may offer for sale any used motor vehicle without first providing:
(1) Written notice to the prospective consumer of any material mechanical defect in the motor vehicle and any damage sustained by the motor vehicle due to fire, water, collision, or other causes for which the cost of repairs exceeded $1,000, when the defect or damage was known to the dealer; and
(2) Written notice to the prospective consumer whether the dealer has conducted any inspection of the motor vehicle to determine known defects or damage.
(b) A motor vehicle dealer who fails to provide the notices required by this section or who provides false or misleading notices shall, upon conviction, be subject to the following penalties:
(1) A fine of not less than $300 or more than $1,000 for a first offense; and
(2) A fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000, or suspension or revocation of the license issued pursuant to § 300 of the Vehicles and Traffic Regulations (18 DCMR 300.1 et seq.), or both, for a second or subsequent offense.
(c) The purchaser of a used motor vehicle shall have a right of action against a used motor vehicle dealer for damages or injuries sustained as a result of the dealer’s failure to comply with the requirements of this section. The purchaser, in order to seek the remedies provided by this section, shall first submit a claim to the Board. If the Board rejects the case for arbitration, or if the claim is arbitrated and the purchaser rejects the arbitration decision, the purchaser may then bring an action in court to seek the remedies provided by this section.
(d) Violations of this section shall be prosecuted in the name of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia.
(e) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or the rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 6, 32 DCR 160; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 402, 32 DCR 4450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1305.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-501 and § 50-503.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection › § 50–506. Listing of odometer readings

§ 50–506. Listing of odometer readings.
The Department of Public Works shall list the odometer readings at the time of registration or transfer of registration on the title of all motor vehicles registered in the District.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 8, 32 DCR 160.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1306.
Cross References
Registration of motor vehicles, issuance and expiration of registration documents, see § 50-1501.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection › § 50–507. Other rights or remedies; limitations on actions

§ 50–507. Other rights or remedies; limitations on actions.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall in any way limit the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.
(b) Any action brought pursuant to this chapter shall be commenced within 4 years of the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 9(b), (c), 32 DCR 160.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1307.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection › § 50–508. Rules and regulations

§ 50–508. Rules and regulations.
The Mayor shall issue, and may amend from time to time, rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 10, 32 DCR 160.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1308.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 5-162, see Mayor’s Order 85-181, November 5, 1985.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection › § 50–509. Provision for alternative arbitration system

§ 50–509. Provision for alternative arbitration system.
If the arbitration system established pursuant to § 50-503 cannot consistently handle complaints during the 60-day period as required by § 50-503(q)(4), and if the administration of the arbitration system results in expenditures beyond the sums budgeted annually for the program, the Mayor may certify an alternative arbitration system that complies with this chapter and rules issued to implement this chapter.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 11, 32 DCR 160.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1309.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5 - Automobile Consumer Protection › § 50–510. Suspension of enforcement

§ 50–510. Suspension of enforcement.
Notwithstanding any other provision of District law, enforcement of this chapter by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is suspended until October 1, 2000.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-162, § 11a; as added Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 811, 42 DCR 3684; Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1402, 45 DCR 7193.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1310.
Cross References
Security interests, enforceability, see §§ 28:9-203 and 28:9-302.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 811 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 1002 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-41, March 31, 1999, 46 DCR 3446).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 807 of Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Temporary Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 10-253, March 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1652).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5A - Bicycle Consumer Protection › § 50–531. Definitions

§ 50–531. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Bicyclist" means a person operating a bicycle, as that term is defined in § 50-1609(1).
(2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking, or the Commissioner's designee.
(3) "Insured" means a named insured or any other person insured in a bicycle insurance policy, with the exception of those persons specifically excluded by endorsement on the bicycle insurance policy.
(4) "Insurer" means any person, company, or professional association licensed in the District of Columbia that provides bicycle insurance policies.
(5) "Named insured" means the person identified in the declaration of the bicycle insurance policy.
(6) "Person" means any natural person, firm, copartnership, association, government, government agency, or instrumentality.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 401, 63 DCR 10143.)
Editor's Notes
For requirement of the issuance of rules to implement title 7 of Law 21-155, see § 703 of D.C. Law 21-155.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5A - Bicycle Consumer Protection › § 50–533. Appeals

§ 50–533. Appeals.
(a) If the insured disputes the validity of a purported cancellation or nonrenewal, the insured may send, within 15 calendar days of receipt of the notice of intent to cancel or not to renew, written notification to the Commissioner of the reasons the insured believes the action by the insurer is invalid. The Commissioner shall, upon receipt, immediately send the insurer a copy of the notification.
(b) Unless the matter referred to in subsection (a) of this section has been settled, the Commissioner shall determine, within 45 calendar days of receipt of the notification of appeal, whether the cancellation or nonrenewal was authorized under the terms of this chapter and shall notify immediately the insured and the insurer in writing of the decision.
(c)(1) If the Commissioner determines that a policy was improperly cancelled or not renewed, the policy in question shall be considered to be in effect and to have been in effect from the date of notification of cancellation or nonrenewal.
(2) If the Commissioner determines that a policy was properly cancelled or not renewed, the policy in question shall be considered to be cancelled or not renewed as of the cancellation or nonrenewal date given in the notice sent by the insurer pursuant to § 50-532 or as of the date of determination by the Commissioner, whichever is later. The insured shall pay any portion of the required premium or cost to the insurer for the insurance coverage in effect and provided by the insurer for which the insured has not paid.
(d) Decisions of the Commissioner shall be appealable pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 403, 63 DCR 10143.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5A - Bicycle Consumer Protection › § 50–534. Immunity

§ 50–534. Immunity.
There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against any employee of the District government, any insurer, its authorized representatives, its agents, its employees, or any firm, person, or corporation who, in good faith:
(1) Furnishes to the named insured information as to the reason for cancellation or nonrenewal;
(2) Makes any statement in any written notice of cancellation or renewal;
(3) Makes any other communication, oral or written, specifying the reason for cancellation or nonrenewal;
(4) Provides information pertaining to the insured; or
(5) Makes statements or submits evidence at any hearing conducted in connection with the cancellation or nonrenewal.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 404, 63 DCR 10143.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 5A - Bicycle Consumer Protection › § 50–535. Rights and policy terms

§ 50–535. Rights and policy terms.
(a) The rights provided by this chapter shall be in addition to and shall not prejudice any other rights the named insured may have at common law or otherwise.
(b) Notwithstanding § 50-1611(a)(1), an insurer that offers bicyclist insurance policies may require that an insured register his or her bicycle with the National Bicycle Registry, as that term is defined in § 50-1609(1B), or a District bicycle registry established by the Mayor in accordance with § 50-1611, and maintain such registration for the duration of the policy coverage.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 405, 63 DCR 10143.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles › § 50–604. Delegation of functions; exception

§ 50–604. Delegation of functions; exception.
With the exception of the function of making regulations to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the Mayor is authorized to delegate, with power to redelegate, any of the functions vested in him by this chapter.
(Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1104.
1973 Ed., § 40-904.
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 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles › § 50–605. Council to make regulations; public hearings

§ 50–605. Council to make regulations; public hearings.
The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to promulgate regulations to carry out the purposes of this chapter; provided, that no such regulation shall become effective until after a public hearing has been held thereon.
(Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1105.
1973 Ed., § 40-905.
New Implementing Regulations
New implementing regulations: Pursuant to this section, the following new regulations were adopted in 1982: The “District of Columbia Automobile Financing and Repossession Act of 1981” (D.C. Law 4-90, March 31, 1982, 29 DCR 666).
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(316) 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 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 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles › § 50–606. False statements

§ 50–606. False statements.
No person shall make any statement required or authorized by this chapter to be filed with the Mayor, knowing that the information set forth in such statement is false.
(Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 7.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1106.
1973 Ed., § 40-906.
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 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles › § 50–607. Penalties

§ 50–607. Penalties.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter or of any regulation promulgated by the Council of the District of Columbia under the authority of this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 8; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 435, 32 DCR 4450; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 264, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1107.
1973 Ed., § 40-907.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not exceeding $500”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 264 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
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 (309 to 316) 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 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles › § 50–608. Prosecutions

§ 50–608. Prosecutions.
Prosecutions for violations of this chapter, or of the regulations made pursuant thereto, shall be conducted in the name of the District by the Corporation Counsel or any of his assistants. As used in this chapter the term “Corporation Counsel” means the attorney for the District, by whatever title such attorney may be known, designated by the Mayor to perform the functions prescribed for the Corporation Counsel in this chapter.
(Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 9.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1108.
1973 Ed., § 40-908.
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 of 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 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles › § 50–609. Additional authority granted to Mayor

§ 50–609. Additional authority granted to Mayor.
The authority and power vested in the Mayor by any provision of this chapter shall be deemed to be additional and supplementary to authority and power now vested in him, and not as a limitation.
(Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 10.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1109.
1973 Ed., § 40-909.
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 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 6 - Installment Sales of Motor Vehicles › § 50–610. Severability

§ 50–610. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or the application of this chapter which can be effected without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
(Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 73, Pub. L. 86-431, § 11.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1110.
1973 Ed., § 40-910.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–701. Policy

§ 50–701. Policy.
(a) It is the policy of the District of Columbia (“District”) government to promote, protect, and preserve a safe and healthy living environment for its inhabitants.
(b) It is in the best interest of District residents that the District government pursue, as other municipalities have, both domestic and international, a comprehensive plan for the development and implementation of specific goals and timetables for the improvement of local air quality through the exploration, demonstration, procurement, and utilization of passenger and nonpassenger motor vehicles powered by clean alternative fuels.
(c) The integration of alternative fuels technology in the transportation element of the nation’s capital should include, at the very least, aggressive participation by the District government fleet, commercial transportation fleets, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (“WMATA”).
(d) Section 246 of the Clean Air Act requires that the District develop a state implementation plan revision that manages harmful emissions from motor vehicles by establishing a clean fuel fleet program that is consistent with federal law and regulations. As part of a multi-jurisdiction ozone nonattainment area encompassing portions of the District and the states of Maryland and Virginia, the District must implement a clean fuel fleet program.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 2, 38 DCR 355; Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(a), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2001.
References in Text
“Section 246 of the Clean Air Act,” referred to in (d), is codified as 42 U.S.C. § 7586.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–704. Commercial vehicle restrictions

§ 50–704. Commercial vehicle restrictions.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following vehicles are exempt from the purchase requirements contained in this chapter:
(1) Any vehicle more than 26,000 pounds GVWR;
(2) Emergency or law enforcement vehicles;
(3) Nonroad vehicles, including farm and construction vehicles;
(4) Vehicles in fleets operating in the covered area with fewer than 10 vehicles;
(5) Vehicles in a covered fleet not capable of being centrally fueled;
(6) Vehicles which are garaged under normal operations at a personal residence;
(7) Vehicles leased or rented to the general public;
(8) New car demonstration vehicles; and
(9) Vehicles used for product demonstrations and tests.
(b) The fact that one or more vehicles in a fleet is not centrally fueled does not exempt an entire fleet from the purchase requirements contained in this chapter.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 5, 38 DCR 355; Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(d), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2004.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-702.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–704.01. Report by Mayor

§ 50–704.01. Report by Mayor.
The Mayor, on or before March 1 of each year, shall submit to the Council a report detailing the following:
(a) The total number of alternative-fuel vehicles purchased by the District in the previous fiscal year, by agency;
(b) The total number of alternative-fuel vehicles owned by the District, by agency;
(c) The total number of vehicles owned by the District, by agency;
(d) The percentage of alternative-fuel vehicles, by agency;
(e) A plan to purchase additional alternative-fuel vehicles in the upcoming fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years; and
(f) A plan to comply with the purchase requirements mandated by this chapter.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 5a; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(e), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2004.1.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–705. Rules

§ 50–705. Rules.
The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 6, 38 DCR 355; Mar. 17, 1994, D.C. Law 10-78, § 2(c), 40 DCR 8464; Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(f), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2005.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-703.
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(c) of Alternative Fuels of 1990 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-232, March 17, 2003, law notification 40 DCR __.
Editor's Notes
Alternate Fuels Technology Act of 1990 Proposed Rules Disapproval Resolution of 1994: Pursuant to Resolution 10-259, effective January 14, 1995, the Council disapproved the proposed rules implementing the Alternative Fuels Technology Act of 1990.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–706. Citizen right of action

§ 50–706. Citizen right of action.
Any person aggrieved by the failure of an owner or operator of a commercial fleet to comply with this chapter may sue for relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. The court may grant whatever declaratory or injunctive relief it deems appropriate. Reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs may be awarded to the prevailing party, other than the District government, for actions brought under this section.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 7, 38 DCR 355.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2006.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–707. Emission standards

§ 50–707. Emission standards.
(a) Any clean-fuel vehicle purchased pursuant to the requirements of this chapter shall meet the emission standard for its respective vehicle class and category as contained in §§ 243-245 of the Clean Air Act and regulations promulgated under these sections by the Environmental Protection Agency.
(b) Clean-fuel vehicle emission standards may only be amended by the Mayor to the extent necessary to conform with revisions promulgated after the enactment of the Clean Air Act by the Environmental Protection Agency.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 8; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(g), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2007.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-702.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–708. Vehicle conversions

§ 50–708. Vehicle conversions.
(a) The requirements of this chapter may be met through conversion of existing or new gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles which comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter. For purposes of such provisions, the conversion of a vehicle to a clean-fuel vehicle shall be treated as a purchase. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to provide that any covered fleet operator subject to the requirements of this chapter shall be required to convert existing or new gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles or to purchase converted vehicles.
(b) Manufacturers of conversion kits, as well as installers, shall, on request of any fleet operator, the District, or the EPA, demonstrate that vehicles converted to clean-fuel vehicles have a configuration that complies with the emission standards contained in the Clean Air Act, any regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency, and any regulations promulgated by the Mayor in accordance with this chapter.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 9; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(g), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2008.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–709. Fuel provider requirements

§ 50–709. Fuel provider requirements.
Pursuant to § 246(e) of the Clean Air Act, fuel providers shall make clean fuels available to covered fleet operators at locations at which covered fleet vehicles are fueled.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 10; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(g), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2009.
References in Text
“Section 246(e) of the Clean Air Act,” referred to in this section, is codified as 42 U.S.C. § 7586(e).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–710. Choice of fuels

§ 50–710. Choice of fuels.
The choice of clean-fuel vehicles and clean fuels shall be made by the covered fleet operators subject to the requirements of this chapter.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 11; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(g), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2010.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–711. Labeling regulations

§ 50–711. Labeling regulations.
The Mayor shall issue regulations establishing labeling requirements for clean-fuel vehicles operated by fleets in the covered areas.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 12; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(g), 41 DCR 7178.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–712. Civil penalty

§ 50–712. Civil penalty.
(a) Each person who fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, prevents any inspection authorized by this chapter, or keeps false records shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000.
(b) Each violation of, or failure to comply with, this chapter shall constitute a separate offense and the penalties described in subsection (a) of this section shall be applicable to each separate offense.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 13; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(g), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2011.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–713. Emission credit trading program

§ 50–713. Emission credit trading program.
(a) Covered fleet operators may meet the fleet vehicle purchase requirements of this chapter by purchasing clean-fuel vehicles, whether new, used, or converted vehicles, converting existing gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles, or by trading and banking clean-fuel fleet vehicle credits.
(b) Clean-fuel fleet vehicle credits may be earned by a covered fleet operator for any of the following qualifying purchases:
(1) Purchase of a clean-fuel vehicle during any period after March 1, 1993, but before September 1, 1997, if the purchase meets all other clean-fuel fleet vehicle requirements applicable to such purchase, including the requirement to use only the fuel on which the vehicle was certified;
(2) Purchase of a greater number of clean-fuel fleet vehicles than is required under this chapter;
(3) Purchase of a clean-fuel fleet vehicle that meets more stringent emission standards than required under this chapter (ULEVs, ZEVs and ILEVs);
(4) Purchase of a clean-fuel fleet vehicle in an exempt vehicle category by the operator of a covered or partially-covered fleet; or
(5) Purchase of a clean-fuel fleet vehicle by a fleet operator who voluntarily opts-in to the clean fuel fleet program, and who thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter as if the operator were a covered fleet operator.
(c) The Mayor shall, to determine the feasibility of providing the trading of credits between mobile and stationary sources and between jurisdictions within the same nonattainment area or the District, study and promulgate a report within 2 years after March 14, 1995.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 14; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(g), 41 DCR 7178; Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-110, § 46, 43 DCR 530.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2012.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–714. Operational incentives for clean-fuel fleets

§ 50–714. Operational incentives for clean-fuel fleets.
(a) Clean-fuel vehicles operated by covered fleet operators shall be exempt from measures which restrict vehicle usage based primarily on temporal considerations, such as time-of-day and day-of-week restrictions and commercial vehicle bans. This exemption does not include access to High-Occupancy Vehicle lanes, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) A fleet vehicle which has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency as an ILEV, is operated by a covered fleet, and continues to be in compliance with applicable ILEV emission standards shall be exempt from High-Occupancy Vehicle lane restrictions.
(c) The Mayor may issue any regulations the Mayor considers necessary for implementing the exemptions provided for in this section within 45 days after March 14, 1995. The exemptions shall be available to covered fleet vehicles upon the adoption of such regulations.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 15; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(g), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7 - Alternative Fuels Technology › § 50–715. Financial and operational incentives for use of alternative fuels

§ 50–715. Financial and operational incentives for use of alternative fuels.
(a) Not later than 180 days after March 14, 1995, the Mayor, where feasible, shall submit to the Council proposed legislation, regulations, or a combination thereof, that provides for financial and operational incentives for the commercial fleet use of alternative fuels.
(b) Where feasible, as determined by the Mayor, the proposal shall include the following:
(1) Income tax credits for alternative fuels vehicles and certain fueling property that:
(A) Are based on § 179A of the United States Internal Revenue Code; and
(B) Are comparable to similar credits allowed by 1 or more states adjacent to the District;
(2) A motor fuel tax exception for alternative fuel vehicles that is comparable to similar credits allowed by 1 or more states adjacent to the District;
(3) Preferential parking or loading use on District owned parking lots and curbside parking spaces (to be known as “green curb parking and loading areas”) for covered fleet using alternative fuels;
(4) Requirements that the District purchase qualified second market vehicles to help establish a long term viable market for alternative fuel vehicles; and
(5) The creation of a fund by the District to ensure competitive resale values of used alternative fuel vehicles, the funds for which would derive from gifts and other contributions.
(c) The incentives shall be structured and administered so as to qualify for recognition by the EPA for air quality standards attainment purposes.
(Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-243, § 16; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-201, § 2(g), 41 DCR 7178.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-2014.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of a new Chapter 21 of Title 40, consisting of § 40-2101 1981 Ed., see § 2 of the School Proximity Traffic Calming Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-529, December 16, 1998, 46 DCR 478).
For temporary (90-day) addition of § 40-2101 1981 Ed., see § 2 of the School Proximity Traffic Calming Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-43, March 31, 1999, 46 DCR 3623).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of School Proximity Traffic Calming Temporary Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-222, April 13, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 3844).
For temporary (225 day) additions, see § 2 of School Proximity Traffic Calming Temporary Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-222, April 13, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 3844).
References in Text
“ Section 179A of the United States Internal Revenue Code”, referred to in (b)(1)(A), is codified as 26 U.S.C. § 179A.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7A - Clean Cars Standards › § 50–731. Establishment of the low-emissions vehicle program

§ 50–731. Establishment of the low-emissions vehicle program.
The Mayor:
(1) Shall establish and maintain a low-emissions vehicle program by adopting California emissions standards and compliance requirements applicable to vehicles of model year 2012, and each model year thereafter, pursuant to section 177 of the Clean Air Act, approved August 7, 1977 (91 Stat. 750; 42 U.S.C. § 7507);
(2) May adopt, by rule, motor vehicle emissions inspection, recall, and warranty requirements;
(3) May work in cooperation with, and enter into agreements with, other states to administer requirements of the program;
(4) Shall work in conjunction with other states to promote and facilitate the regional adoption of similar low-emissions vehicle programs; and
(5) Shall educate the residents of the District on the requirements of any adopted low-emissions vehicle program.
(May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-151, § 2, 55 DCR 3450.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7A - Clean Cars Standards › § 50–732. Prohibition on registering motor vehicles not in compliance

§ 50–732. Prohibition on registering motor vehicles not in compliance.
The Mayor shall not register a motor vehicle that is subject to the provisions of this chapter if the motor vehicle does not comply with this chapter, or any rule promulgated under this chapter.
(May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-151, § 3, 55 DCR 3450.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 7B - Transportation Electrification Program and Regional Participation in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction › § 50–742. Authorization to participate in regional programs limiting greenhouse gas emissions

§ 50–742. Authorization to participate in regional programs limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
The Mayor is authorized to:
(1) Commit the District to participation or membership in any regional governmental initiative, agreement, or compact for the purpose of limiting greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector; and
(2) Impose a fee on motor fuel sales or distribution; provided, that Maryland or Virginia imposes a state-wide greenhouse gas emissions fee on motor fuel sales or distribution; provided further, that the District fee is no more than that imposed by Maryland or Virginia.
(Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-257, § 504, 66 DCR 1344.)
Applicability
Section 7164 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-257 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-257: § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257 provided that the creation of this section by § 504 of D.C. Law 22-257 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 applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 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) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 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 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 8 - Environmental Plates and Protection Fund › § 50–801. Environmental identification tag. [Repealed]

§ 50–801. Environmental identification tag. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-182, § 2, 47 DCR 7057; Sept. 23, 2009, D.C. Law 18-55, § 9(b)(2), 56 DCR 5703.)
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Mayor’s Authority to the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles to Issue Environmental Identification Tags, see Mayor’s Order 2004-126, August 2, 2004 ( 51 DCR 8007).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 8 - Environmental Plates and Protection Fund › § 50–802. Environmental Protection Activity Fund. [Repealed]

§ 50–802. Environmental Protection Activity Fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-182, § 2, 47 DCR 7057; Sept. 23, 2009, D.C. Law 18-55, § 9(b)(2), 56 DCR 5703.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 9 - Department of Motor Vehicles › Subchapter I - Establishment and Organization › § 50–902. Purpose

§ 50–902. Purpose.
The DMV is charged with helping to improve the District of Columbia’s economic competitiveness and quality of life by fostering the safe operation of motor vehicles on District streets in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1823, 45 DCR 7193.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-152.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of chapter, see note to § 50-901.
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 1A, see notes following § 50-901.
Editor's Notes
Application of D.C. Law 12-175: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-901.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 9 - Department of Motor Vehicles › Subchapter I - Establishment and Organization › § 50–903. Organization

§ 50–903. Organization.
There is hereby established in the DMV offices and divisions as follows:
(1) The Office of the Director, with subordinate staff offices as are required to carry out overall management responsibility for the office;
(2) Division of Adjudication, with subordinate staff offices as required, to coordinate and manage the functions as follows:
(A) Traffic adjudication hearings;
(B) Traffic adjudication processing; and
(C) Public space adjudication;
(3) Customer Services Division, with such subordinate staff offices as are required, to coordinate and manage the following functions for the District:
(A) Vehicle inspection;
(B) Vehicle registration; and
(C) Driver testing, including medical reviews and insurance compliance; and
(4) Support Services Division, with such subordinate staff offices as are required to coordinate and manage the procurement, financial, technology and administrative functions for the Department of Motor Vehicles, and management of the personal property inventory for the Department of Motor Vehicles.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1824, 45 DCR 7193; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 151(a), 47 DCR 520.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-153.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-91 validated a previously made technical amendment in subsec. (2).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of chapter, see note to § 50-901.
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 1A, see notes following § 50-901.
Editor's Notes
Application of D.C. Law 12-175: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-901.