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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter III - Operations of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.31. Financing sustainable program and projects

§ 8–173.31. Financing sustainable program and projects.
(a) The Authority may use funds obtained from the issue of debt under § 1-204.90 to make, issue commitments for, or participate in making loans, loan guarantees, or other forms of financing for sustainable projects and programs.
(b) The Authority may invest in, purchase, make commitments to purchase, take assignments from lenders, originate, and service loans, loan guarantees, or other forms of financing issued pursuant to this section either directly or through lenders, pursuant to criteria established by the Authority, for its sustainable projects and programs.
(c) The Authority shall establish a financing plan for the capital base of the Authority, which it shall make public on its website.
(d)(1) Within 12 months after the Board's initial appointment of an Executive Director, the Authority shall adopt performance targets for its sustainable projects and programs, which it shall make public on its website.
(2) At least 30 days before adopting or revising the performance targets required by paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Authority shall publish its proposed performance targets in the District of Columbia Register and make the proposed performance targets publicly available on the Authority's website. The proposed performance targets published in the District of Columbia Register and on the Authority's website shall indicate how the public may submit comments on the proposed performance targets to the Authority.
(3) Before adopting or revising the performance targets required by paragraph (1) of this subsection, and within 7 days after the 30-day period described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, all comments received by the Authority during the 30-day period described in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be made public on the Authority's website.
(e) The Authority shall ensure that the sustainable projects and programs financed pursuant to this chapter align with sustainable projects and programs implemented by the Department, other District agencies, and the Sustainable Energy Utility.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 301, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter III - Operations of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.32. Guidelines and procedures

§ 8–173.32. Guidelines and procedures.
Before making or offering any loans, loan guarantees, credit enhancements, bonds, or other financing mechanisms for sustainable projects and programs, the Authority shall issue guidelines that specify borrower eligibility, terms and conditions of support, and other relevant criteria, standards, or procedures.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 302, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter IV - Financial Affairs of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.41. Receipt of funds; disposition thereof

§ 8–173.41. Receipt of funds; disposition thereof.
The Board shall establish guidelines to govern the acceptance, administration, and expenditure by the Authority of gifts, grants, appropriations, loans, bond proceeds, property or assets, or any other type of financial assistance from public or private sources. Board approval shall be required for the acceptance of any such financial assistance, except District or federal appropriations and grants.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 401, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter IV - Financial Affairs of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.42. Repayment of funds

§ 8–173.42. Repayment of funds.
The Authority shall not be required to repay moneys provided to it by the District government, including accrued interest thereon.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 402, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter IV - Financial Affairs of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.43. Issuance of bonds; renewals and refunds; deemed obligations of Authority; negotiable instruments; director, employer, or agent not personally liable

§ 8–173.43. Issuance of bonds; renewals and refunds; deemed obligations of Authority; negotiable instruments; director, employer, or agent not personally liable.
(a) The Authority, pursuant to § 1-204.90(a)(6), may, to carry out the authorized purposes of the Authority:
(1) Incur debt by the issuance of revenue bonds; and
(2) Borrow or lend money to finance or assist in the financing of undertakings authorized by this chapter.
(b) The Authority may not use the proceeds of bonds issued by the Authority unless the Board:
(1) Determines that the use of the proceeds meets the requirements of this chapter and § 1-204.90; and
(2) Approves a resolution, describing the determination required by paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c) Regardless of their form or character, bonds and other debt instruments of the Authority are negotiable instruments for all purposes of Subtitle I of Title 28, subject only to the provisions of the bonds for registration.
(d) No director, employee, or agent of the Authority shall be personally liable for any payment required to be made under any bond issued by the Authority.
(e) No notice, proceeding, consent, or approval shall be required for the issuance or performance of any bond of the Authority or the execution of any instrument relating thereto or to the security therefor, except as provided in this chapter or in guidelines issued by the Authority.
(f) The Authority may stipulate by resolution the terms for sale of its bonds in accordance with this chapter, including the following:
(1) The date a bond bears;
(2) The date a bond matures;
(3) Whether bonds are issued as serial bonds, as term bonds, or as a combination thereof;
(4) The denomination;
(5) The interest rate or rates, or variable rate or rates changing from time to time in accordance with a base or formula;
(6) The registration privileges;
(7) The medium and method for payment; and
(8) The terms of redemption.
(g) The Authority may sell its bonds at public or private sale and may determine the price for sale.
(h) A pledge of the Authority is binding from the time it is made. Any funds or property pledged are subject to the lien of a pledge without physical delivery. The lien of a pledge is binding as against parties having any tort, contract or other claim against the Authority regardless of notice. Neither a resolution nor any other instrument creating a pledge need be recorded.
(i) The signature of any officer of the Authority that appears on a bond remains valid if that person ceases to hold that office.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 403, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter IV - Financial Affairs of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.44. Trust indenture to secure bonds; provisions protecting holders

§ 8–173.44. Trust indenture to secure bonds; provisions protecting holders.
(a) The Authority may secure bonds by a trust indenture between the Authority and a corporate trustee that has the authority to exercise corporate trust powers within the District.
(b) A trust indenture of the Authority may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of holders of bonds in accordance with the provisions of the resolution authorizing the sale of bonds.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 404, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter IV - Financial Affairs of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.45. No limitation, alteration, or impairment of rights and remedies of bondholders

§ 8–173.45. No limitation, alteration, or impairment of rights and remedies of bondholders.
The District pledges to the holders of any bonds issued under this chapter that the District will not limit or alter rights vested in the Authority to fulfill agreements made with holders of the bonds, or in any way impair the rights and remedies of the holders of the bonds until the bonds, together with the interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of such holders are fully met and discharged. The Authority may include this pledge of the District in any agreement with the holders of bonds.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 405, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter IV - Financial Affairs of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.46. Faith and credit and taxing power of District not pledged on obligation; statement thereto

§ 8–173.46. Faith and credit and taxing power of District not pledged on obligation; statement thereto.
Bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter do not constitute an obligation of the District and are payable solely from the revenues or assets of the Authority. Each bond issued under this chapter must contain on its face a statement that the Authority is not obligated to pay principal or interest except from the revenues or assets pledged and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the District is pledged to the payment of the principal or interest on a bond.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 406, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter IV - Financial Affairs of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.47. Bonds as legal investments and securities

§ 8–173.47. Bonds as legal investments and securities.
The bonds of the Authority are legal investments in which public officers and public bodies of the District, insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, banks, bankers, banking institutions including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, trust companies, savings banks and savings associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries and other persons authorized to invest in bonds or in other obligations of the District, may legally invest funds, including capital, in their control. The bonds are also securities that legally may be deposited with and received by public officers and public bodies of the District or any agency of the District for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of the District is authorized by law.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 407, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter IV - Financial Affairs of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.48. District tax exemptions

§ 8–173.48. District tax exemptions.
(a) The assets and income of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the District government.
(b) Bonds issued by the Authority and the interest thereon are exempt from District taxation except estate, inheritance, and gift taxes.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 408, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter IV - Financial Affairs of the Green Finance Authority › § 8–173.49. Deposits

§ 8–173.49. Deposits.
All monies of the Authority shall be deposited as soon as practicable in financial institutions regulated or insured by a federal or District agency.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 409, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter V - Public Accountability › § 8–173.51. Annual report and 3-year assessment; contents

§ 8–173.51. Annual report and 3-year assessment; contents.
(a) Within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Authority shall publish on its website and submit to the Mayor and the Council an annual report of its activities for the preceding year. The annual report shall set forth:
(1) A complete financial statement for the preceding fiscal year, including:
(A) The total amount of loans, loan guarantees, credit enhancements, and bonds issued over the lifetime of the Authority, and the amount issued in the preceding fiscal year;
(B) The total amount of loan payments due to the Authority and repaid to the Authority in the preceding fiscal year;
(C) The total amount of loans forgiven by the Authority in the preceding fiscal year;
(D) The total amount of loan payments due to the Authority in the succeeding fiscal year;
(E) The total amount of bond debt payments paid by the Authority in the preceding fiscal year and owed by the Authority in the succeeding fiscal year; and
(F) The total amount spent on administrative costs in the preceding fiscal year and expected to be spent in succeeding fiscal year;
(2) A description of all sustainable projects and programs and accomplishments, including total energy generated or saved from completed clean energy projects;
(3) The names, pay schedules, titles, and place of residence of all new employees; and
(4) Plans for the next fiscal year, and recommendations for any needed action on the part of the Mayor or Council with respect to the purposes of the Authority.
(b) In addition to the annual report required by subsection (a) of this section, the Authority shall, within 4 years after August 22, 2018, conduct an assessment of the Authority's activities in its first 3 years of operation and provide a report to the Mayor and Council that includes recommendations on whether there is a need for additional public funding for the Authority.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 501, 65 DCR 7159; July 12, 2022, D.C. Law 24-147, §§ 132, 147, 69 DCR 003386.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter V - Public Accountability › § 8–173.52. Audits

§ 8–173.52. Audits.
(a) The Authority shall contract at least once each year with an independent certified public accountant to audit its books and accounts. Within 10 days after receiving the results of the audit from the independent certified public accountant, the Authority shall transmit the results of the audit to the Mayor and Council and shall make the audit available to the public on its website.
(b) Any entity that receives financing for a sustainable project from the Authority shall provide the Board an annual statement, certified as correct by the chief financial officer of the entity, setting forth all sources and uses of funds in such detail as may be required by the Authority for such project. The Authority shall maintain any such statements for not less than 5 years.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 502, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter V - Public Accountability › § 8–173.53. Public hearing

§ 8–173.53. Public hearing.
At least once per year, the Board shall hold a public hearing on the Authority's performance. The Board shall publish notice of the hearing on the Authority's website and in the District of Columbia Register at least 14 calendar days before the hearing, and the hearing shall be recorded by electronic means. Within 3 days after the hearing, the recording of the hearing and all written submitted testimony shall be made public on the Authority's website.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 503, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter V - Public Accountability › § 8–173.54. Public records

§ 8–173.54. Public records.
The Authority shall make the following documents available to the public on its website:
(1) The financial plan for its capital base;
(2) Board meeting minutes and records; and
(3) All bylaws, guidelines, and procedures adopted or issued by the Board or the Authority.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 504, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 8–173.61. Liberal construction of chapter

§ 8–173.61. Liberal construction of chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate those powers that are specifically enumerated.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 601, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 8–173.62. Applicability of certain laws

§ 8–173.62. Applicability of certain laws.
(a) Chapter 3A of Title 2, and its implementing regulations, shall not apply to the Authority.
(b) Subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 2 shall apply to the Authority.
(c) Subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, and the regulations implementing those provisions, shall not apply to the Authority.
(d) Subchapter IX-A of Chapter 2 of Title 2, and its implementing regulations, shall not apply to the Authority.
(e) Subchapter X of Chapter 2 of Title 2 shall not apply to the Authority.
(f) The Code of Conduct, as that term is defined in § 1-1161.01(7), shall apply to the Authority.
(g) The officers and employees of the Authority shall not be considered District government employees for purposes of subchapter II of Chapter 4 of Title 2 and the District of Columbia shall not be liable for any acts or occurrences of the Authority regardless of whether the Authority purchases insurance or whether purchased insurance covers any act or omission of an act.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 602, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 8–173.63. Legal representation

§ 8–173.63. Legal representation.
(a) The District may, upon request by the Authority and at the discretion of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia ("Attorney General"), provide representation through the Office of the Attorney General to the Authority and its officers and employees for legal matters related to their official duties.
(b) The Authority may retain outside counsel, other than the Attorney General, at its own expense to provide representation for the Authority and its officers and employees in actual or anticipated litigation related to their official duties and functions or in any other legal proceeding, lawsuit, grievance, or arbitration filed against the Authority, its officers, or its employees related to their official duties and functions.
(c) The District and its officers and employees shall not be liable for and may not be made a party to any lawsuits or claims arising from the operation of the Authority.
(d) The Authority may have a General Counsel who shall:
(1) Be appointed by the Executive Director;
(2) Be an attorney admitted in good-standing to the practice of law in the District of Columbia;
(3) Be qualified by experience and training to advise the Authority with respect to legal issues related to its powers and duties;
(4) Have an attorney-client relationship with the Authority; and
(5) With the consent of the Executive Director, employ staff attorneys and other personnel.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 603, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 8–173.64. Authority of the Chief Financial Officer

§ 8–173.64. Authority of the Chief Financial Officer.
The CFO shall exercise authority over the Authority consistent with § 1-204.24a through § 1-204.24f.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 604, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1C - Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency › § 8–181.01. Definitions

§ 8–181.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Commission" means the Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency established by § 8-181.02.
(2) "Fund" means the Climate Change and Resiliency Fund established by § 8-181.05.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-185, § 2, 63 DCR 14356.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1C - Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency › § 8–181.04. Procedures and powers of the Commission

§ 8–181.04. Procedures and powers of the Commission.
(a) The Commission shall meet at least once per quarter.
(b) The chairperson of the Commission, or his or her designee from among the voting members of the Commission, shall convene all Commission meetings.
(c) A majority of the voting members appointed to the Commission at any given time shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of official business.
(d) Official actions of the Commission shall be taken by majority vote of the voting members present and voting at the meeting.
(e) The Commission may form workgroups to consider specific subtopics and invite participation from outside individuals and entities, including the public and subject-matter experts.
(f) The Department of Energy and Environment shall provide principal staff and equipment support for the activities of the Commission.
(g) The Mayor may provide additional support to the Commission.
(h) The Commission may use space and supplies owned or rented by the District government for purposes consistent with this chapter.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-185, § 5, 63 DCR 14356.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1C - Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency › § 8–181.05. Climate Change and Resiliency Fund

§ 8–181.05. Climate Change and Resiliency Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Climate Change and Resiliency Fund, which shall be administered by the Department of Energy and Environment on behalf of the Commission in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited into the Fund:
(1) Appropriations;
(2) Private gifts or donations; and
(3) Federal grants, when awarded.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used to fulfill the functions and duties of the Commission, as set forth in § 8-181.03.
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund, and interest earned, shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-185, § 6, 63 DCR 14356.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1D - Office of District Waterways Management › § 8–191.01. Establishment; purpose and duties

§ 8–191.01. Establishment; purpose and duties.
(a) There is established, within the Department of Energy and the Environment an Office of District Waterways Management ("Office"). The purpose of the Office is to plan, promote and facilitate stakeholder cooperation for the diverse uses of and access to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the Washington Channel, and adjacent property.
(b) The Office shall:
(1) Publish the Waterways Advisory Plan adopted pursuant to § 8-191.03;
(2) Facilitate communication between the District, Maryland, Virginia, the federal government, businesses, community organizations, and the public on issues relevant to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and the Washington Channel, including economic activity, public safety and security, environment, recreation, and transportation; and
(3) Advise the Mayor and the Council on issues related to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the Washington Channel, and adjacent property, including public improvements, maintenance, operations, programming, budgeting, resiliency, planning, and public safety and security.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-336, § 2, 70 DCR 1623.)
Applicability
Section 7096 of D.C. Law 25-50 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 24-336 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 2 of Law 24-336 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-336: § 6 of D.C. Law 24-336 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-336 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1D - Office of District Waterways Management › § 8–191.03. District Waterways Advisory Plan

§ 8–191.03. District Waterways Advisory Plan.
(a) Within one year of the initial appointment of District Waterways Advisory Commission voting members, the Commission shall develop and adopt a District Waterways Advisory Plan ("Advisory Plan") to create a strategic vision for the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the Washington Channel, and adjacent property. The Advisory Plan shall include recommendations for:
(1) The orderly, safe, and efficient use of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and the Washington Channel for boating and recreation;
(2) Public and private uses of property and infrastructure adjacent to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and the Washington Channel;
(3) Interagency and regional coordination on issues relevant to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the Washington Channel, and adjacent property;
(4) Environmental conservation and management of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the Washington Channel, and adjacent property;
(5) Strategies for coordinated economic growth on and adjacent to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and the Washington Channel;
(6) Assessments of safety and security risks and needs on and adjacent to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and the Washington Channel;
(7) Identification of transportation gaps on and adjacent to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and the Washington Channel; and
(8) Opportunities to increase local control of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the Washington Channel, and adjacent property.
(b)(1) The Advisory Plan shall be developed with public input and input from
ex officio
members of the Commission.
(2) At least 60 days prior to adoption of an Advisory Plan, the Commission shall publish a draft of the Advisory Plan for a specified public comment period that shall be not fewer than 30 days.
(3) The Commission shall hold at least 2 public meetings, one for residents east of the Anacostia River and one for residents west of the Anacostia River, to solicit public testimony and written comments on the draft Advisory Plan.
(c) After conclusion of the public comment period, the voting members of the Commission shall adopt the Advisory Plan after revisions, if any. Thereupon, the Advisory Plan shall be submitted to the Office of Waterways Management for publication.
(d) The Advisory Plan shall be updated at least once every 2 years, following the same process required for the initial Advisory Plan pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.
(Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-336, § 4, 70 DCR 1623.)
Applicability
Section 7096 of D.C. Law 25-50 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 24-336 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 4 of Law 24-336 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-336: § 6 of D.C. Law 24-336 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 24-336 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2 - Drainage of Lots › § 8–201. Lots to be drained into public sewers and connected with water mains

§ 8–201. Lots to be drained into public sewers and connected with water mains.
Each original lot or subdivisional lot situated on any street in the District of Columbia where there is a public sewer shall be connected with said sewer in such manner that any and all of the drainage of such lot, whether water or liquid refuse of any kind, except human urine and fecal matter, shall flow into said sewer; and if such original lot or subdivisional lot is situated on any street in said District where there is a public sewer and water main, such original lot or subdivisional lot shall be connected with said sewer and also with said water main in such manner that any and all of the drainage of such lot, whether water or liquid refuse of any kind shall flow into said sewer; provided, that the connections required to be made by this section shall be made under the following conditions:
(1) When there is on any such original lot or subdivisional lot aforesaid any building used or intended to be used as a dwelling, or in which persons are employed or intended to be employed in any manufacture, trade, or business, or any stable, shed, pen, or place where cows, horses, mules, or other animals are kept, then, and in that instance, such original lot or subdivisional lot shall be connected with a public sewer and water main or with a public sewer, as may be required with this section; and
(2) Whenever there is no such building, stable, shed, pen, or place, as aforesaid, on such original lot or subdivisional lot, then such lot shall be required to be connected with a public sewer only when it has been certified by the Director of the Department of Human Services of said District that such connection is necessary to public health.
(May 19, 1896, 29 Stat. 125, ch. 206, § 1; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-401.
1973 Ed., § 6-401.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-202, § 8-203, and § 8-205.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2 - Drainage of Lots › § 8–202. Notice of connection requirement

§ 8–202. Notice of connection requirement.
It shall be the duty of the Mayor of the District of Columbia to notify the owner or owners of every lot required by § 8-201 to be connected with a public sewer or water main, as the case may be, to so connect such lot, the work to be done in accordance with the regulations governing plumbing and house drainage in said District.
(May 19, 1896, 29 Stat. 125, ch. 206, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-402.
1973 Ed., § 6-402.
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 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2 - Drainage of Lots › § 8–203. Failure to make required connections

§ 8–203. Failure to make required connections.
If the owner or owners of any such lot neglect or refuse to make such connections as are required by § 8-201 within 30 days after the receipt of such notice, such owner or owners shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, be punished by a fine of not less than $1 nor more than $5 for each day he, she, or they fail or neglect to make such connections. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions if the owners of any lots neglect or refuse to make the connections required by § 8-201 within 30 days after the receipt of the notice, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(May 19, 1896, 29 Stat. 126, ch. 206, § 3; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570 Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 477, 32 DCR 4450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-403.
1973 Ed., § 6-403.
Editor's Notes
Near the middle of the second sentence, “connections” has been substituted for “corrections” to correct an error in D.C. Law 6-42.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2 - Drainage of Lots › § 8–204. Nonresident lot owner; notice; failure to make connections; cost of connections

§ 8–204. Nonresident lot owner; notice; failure to make connections; cost of connections.
In case the owner or owners of any such lot be a nonresident or nonresidents of the District of Columbia, or cannot be found therein, then, and in that case, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall give notice, by publication twice a week for 2 weeks in some daily newspaper published in the City of Washington to such owner, directing the connection of such lot with such public sewer or with such public sewer and water main, as the case may be; provided, however, that if the residence or place of abode of the said nonresident lot owner be known or can be ascertained on reasonable inquiry, then, and in that case, a copy of the aforesaid notice shall be mailed to said nonresident, addressed to him in his proper name at his said place of residence or abode, with legal postage prepaid; and in case such owner or owners shall fail or neglect to comply with the notice aforesaid within 30 days it shall be the duty of said Mayor to cause such connection to be made, the expense to be paid out of the emergency fund; such expense, with necessary expense of advertisement, shall be assessed as a tax against such lot, which tax shall be carried on the regular tax roll of the District of Columbia, and shall be collected in the manner provided for the collection of other taxes.
(May 19, 1896, 29 Stat. 126, ch. 206, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-404.
1973 Ed., § 6-404.
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 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship › Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination › § 8–231.02. Prohibitions

§ 8–231.02. Prohibitions.
(a) All dwelling units, common areas of multifamily properties, and child-occupied facilities constructed prior to 1978 shall be maintained free of lead-based paint hazards.
(b) No person shall apply a lead-based paint or glaze to any surface, including the interior and exterior surfaces, of any residential, public, or commercial building, bridge, or other structure or superstructure, or on any paved surface.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the District government may deny any license, registration, or permit relating to the use or occupancy of a child-occupied facility or dwelling unit to an owner of that property if the owner is in violation of this subchapter.
(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 3, 56 DCR 1596; Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-348, § 2(b), 58 DCR 717; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 60(b), 59 DCR 6190.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-348, in subsec. (a), deleted “March 1,” following “prior to”.
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 deleted the comma following “1978” in (a).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship › Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination › § 8–231.06. Tenant provision of access to dwelling unit

§ 8–231.06. Tenant provision of access to dwelling unit.
(a) A tenant shall allow access to his or her dwelling unit, at reasonable times, to the unit owner or the owner’s employee or representative to facilitate any work or inspection required under this subchapter following the provision of written notice by the owner at least 48 hours prior to the work or inspection; provided, that entry or inspection of any residential premises shall not be made without the permission of the occupant of the premises unless a warrant is obtained first from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia pursuant to § 11-941.
(b) Notice required by subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) A description of the general nature and locations of the planned work or inspection by the owner or his employee or representative;
(2) Related requirements for containment, occupant protection, and relocation;
(3) The expected starting and ending dates of the planned work; and
(4) Any other information prescribed by the Mayor.
(c) If the owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Mayor that the tenant refuses to allow access after the owner provides notice of no less than 7 days, the owner shall be exempt from meeting any requirements of this subchapter that are dependent upon such access as long as that tenant occupies that dwelling unit or until the tenant provides written notice of the tenant’s willingness to allow access or otherwise allows access. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the Mayor from ordering the owner to fulfill the tenant’s reasonable conditions for access or take other action to ensure that the ordered work can be completed.
(d) Notwithstanding subsections (a) through (c) of this subsection, if entrance is for the purpose of performing work, the tenant may deny access to any person not properly certified pursuant to § 8-231.10 to perform that work.
(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 7, 56 DCR 1596; Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-348, § 2(f), 58 DCR 717.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-348 rewrote subsec. (a), which had read as follows: “(a) Subject to 14 DCMR § 707.18, a tenant shall allow access to his or her dwelling unit, at reasonable times, to the owner or his or her employee or representative to facilitate any work or inspection required under this chapter following the provision of written notice by the owner at least 48 hours prior to the work or inspection.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship › Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination › § 8–231.07. Prohibition against retaliation

§ 8–231.07. Prohibition against retaliation.
(a) A tenant may provide information to the Mayor concerning deteriorated paint or lead-based paint hazards within a property or elevated blood levels of a person at risk.
(b) The provision of information in subsection (a) of this section shall be considered tenant rights.
(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 8, 56 DCR 1596.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship › Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination › § 8–231.08. Property owner’s concurrent obligations

§ 8–231.08. Property owner’s concurrent obligations.
The provisions of this subchapter do not reduce, replace, or eliminate:
(1) The duties and obligations of a property owner to monitor, repair, or maintain the property as required under any applicable District law or regulation; or
(2) The authority of the Mayor to enforce applicable housing codes or to issue orders in accordance with any applicable District law or regulation.
(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 9, 56 DCR 1596.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship › Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination › § 8–231.09. Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund. [Repealed]

§ 8–231.09. Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 10, 56 DCR 1596; Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-348, § 2(g), 58 DCR 717; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9090, 58 DCR 6226.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship › Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination › § 8–231.09a. Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund

§ 8–231.09a. Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Department of Energy and Environment in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) All fees, fines, and penalties received from compliance with and enforcement of this subchapter, and all interest earned on those monies, shall be deposited into the Fund.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used to pay for the costs of implementing this subchapter and may be used to provide low-income residents of the District with assistance to comply with the requirements of § 8-231.03, in accordance with rules issued by the Mayor.
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund but not expended in a fiscal year shall not revert to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.
(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 10a; as added Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 6042, 67 DCR 10493.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship › Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination › § 8–231.12. Accreditation of training providers

§ 8–231.12. Accreditation of training providers.
(a) An individual or business entity may not provide training on performing lead-based paint activities under this subchapter unless accredited by the Mayor in accordance with this section.
(b)(1) To receive accreditation, a training provider shall:
(A) Submit an application to the Mayor that shall include the following information:
(i) Qualifications of all training managers and instructors;
(ii) Copies of all instructor and student course materials for each course offered, including materials covering requirements specific to District of Columbia statutes or regulations;
(iii) A description of the facilities and equipment available for lecture and hands-on training; and
(iv) Any other information determined by the Mayor to be necessary for approval of an application for accreditation; and
(B) Pay a reasonable application fee.
(2) The Mayor may exempt any District government agency or nonprofit organization for payment of the application fee and may revise the application fee as necessary to cover the administrative costs through rulemaking.
(c) Where appropriate, the Mayor shall accredit an educational services provider that already has been accredited by another state, EPA, or HUD, on a reciprocity basis, without a complete application; provided, that the educational services provider:
(1) Submits a copy of those portion of its course materials covering requirements specific to District statutes or regulations; and
(2) Pays the fee provided for in subsection (b)(1)(B) of this section.
(d) Accreditation by the Mayor shall expire 3 years from the date of issuance.
(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 13, 56 DCR 1596.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship › Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination › § 8–231.13. Record keeping and disclosure requirements

§ 8–231.13. Record keeping and disclosure requirements.
(a) Owners, business entities, and individuals subject to this subchapter shall maintain copies of any records or reports required by this subchapter, for 6 years, or as the Mayor may otherwise establish by rule, and shall make those documents available for inspection by the Mayor upon request.
(b) If the Mayor is denied access to any records, reports, documents, or other data requested in connection with ensuring compliance with this subchapter, the Mayor may issue a subpoena to obtain all necessary documents.
(c) An owner shall maintain copies of all lead-related reports related to the building or any part thereof and make the reports available to tenants, tenants’ agents, and government officials for review and photocopying at reasonable hours and at a location reasonably close to the property.
(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 14, 56 DCR 1596; Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-348, § 2(j), 58 DCR 717.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-348 added subsec. (c).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 2A - Paint Hazards and Paint Stewardship › Subchapter I - Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination › § 8–231.14. Denial, suspension, or revocation

§ 8–231.14. Denial, suspension, or revocation.
The Mayor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may suspend, revoke, modify, or refuse to issue, renew, or restore a certificate or accreditation issued under this subchapter if the Mayor finds that the applicant or holder:
(1) Has failed to comply with any provision of this subchapter or rule issued pursuant to this subchapter;
(2) Has misrepresented facts relating to a lead-based paint activity to a client or customer;
(3) Has made a false statement or misrepresentation material to the issuance, modification, or renewal of a certificate, permit, or accreditation;
(4) Has submitted a false or fraudulent record, invoice, or report;
(5) As a training provider, or as an instructor, has provided inaccurate information or inadequate training;
(6) Fails to meet any qualifications required by this subchapter;
(7) Does not possess proof of required accreditation, as prescribed by the Mayor;
(8) Has had a history of repeated violations; or
(9) Has had a certificate, permit, or accreditation denied, revoked, or suspended in another state or jurisdiction.
(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 15, 56 DCR 1596.)