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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.04. Minimum eligibility requirements for participating financial institutions, capital access loans, and lines of credit

§ 2–1210.04. Minimum eligibility requirements for participating financial institutions, capital access loans, and lines of credit.
(a) To participate in the Capital Access Program, a financial institution shall, at a minimum, enter into a participation agreement with the Mayor that sets out the terms and conditions under which the financial institution will make contributions to the financial institution’s reserve account and specifies the criteria for a loan to qualify as a capital access loan. A participation agreement executed by the Mayor pursuant to this subchapter shall include provisions to implement the limitations set forth in § 2-1210.07(a).
(b) To qualify as a capital access loan, a loan shall, at a minimum:
(1) Be made to a small business, a medium-sized business, or a nonprofit organization;
(2) Be used by the business or nonprofit organization for any project, activity, or enterprise in this District of Columbia that fosters economic development;
(3) Not exceed $5 million; and
(4) Meet any other criteria provided by this subchapter.
(c) To qualify for participation in the Capital Access Program, a line of credit shall:
(1) Be an account at a financial institution under which the financial institution agrees to lend money to a person from time to time to finance one or more projects, activities, or enterprises that are authorized by this subchapter; and
(2) Contain the same restrictions, to the extent possible, that are placed on a capital access loan that is not a line of credit.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 5, 57 DCR 12442.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.05. Provisions relating to capital access loans

§ 2–1210.05. Provisions relating to capital access loans.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, the Mayor shall not determine the recipient, amount, or interest rate of a capital access loan or the fees or other requirements related to the loan.
(b) A loan shall not be eligible to be enrolled under this subchapter if the loan is for:
(1) Construction of residential housing;
(2) Purchase of residential housing;
(3) Simple real estate investments, excluding the development or improvement of commercial real estate occupied by the borrower’s business or organization; or
(4) Internal bank transactions.
(c) The borrower under an enrolled loan shall apply the loan to working capital or to the purchase, construction, or lease of capital assets, including buildings and equipment, used by the borrower. Working capital uses shall include the cost of exporting, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and other financing needs of the business or organization.
(d) An enrolled loan may be sold on the secondary market with no recourse to the District of Columbia. Recourse to the reserve account correspondent to the loan may be permitted for loans sold on the secondary market under conditions as may be established, by rule, by the Mayor.
(e) When enrolling a capital access loan in the program, a financial institution may specify an amount to be covered under the program that is less than the total amount of the loan.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 6, 57 DCR 12442.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 6 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 6 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.07. Limitations on District’s contribution to reserve account

§ 2–1210.07. Limitations on District’s contribution to reserve account.
(a) The Mayor shall not deposit more than 10% of the total funds deposited in the Capital Access Fund into reserve accounts for capital access loans requiring a 200% match under § 2-1210.06(d)(3). The 10% limitation under this subsection may be waived at the discretion of the Mayor upon a finding that the total amount of funds deposited in the Capital Access Fund by the District shall result in at least $10 of enrolled loans by financial institutions for each dollar deposited by the District.
(b) The amount deposited by the Mayor into a reserve account for any single loan recipient shall not exceed $400,000 during a 3-year period.
(c) The maximum amount that the Mayor may deposit into a reserve account for each enrolled loan made under this subchapter shall be the greater of $35,000 or an amount equal to:
(1) Fourteen percent of the enrolled loan amount if:
(A) The borrower is financing an enterprise project or is located in, or financing a project, activity, or enterprise in, an area in the District of Columbia Enterprise Zone under section 1400 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, approved August 5, 1997 (111 Stat. 863; 26 U.S.C. § 1400); or
(B) The financial institution is a community development financial institution, as defined in section 103(5) of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994, approved September 23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2163; 12 U.S.C. § 4702(5)); or
(2) Seven percent of the loan amount for any other borrower.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 8, 57 DCR 12442.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1210.04 and § 2-1210.06.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 8 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 8 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.08. District’s rights with respect to reserve accounts

§ 2–1210.08. District’s rights with respect to reserve accounts.
(a) All funds deposited in a reserve account shall be the property of the District of Columbia.
(b) The District shall earn interest on the amount of contributions made by the District, the borrower, and the financial institution to a reserve account. The District shall withdraw monthly or quarterly from a reserve account the amount of the interest earned by the District and shall deposit the amount withdrawn into the Fund.
(c) If the amount in a reserve account exceeds 33% of the balance of the financial institution’s outstanding enrolled loans, the Mayor may withdraw the excess amount and deposit the amount in the Fund. A withdrawal of money under this subsection shall not reduce an active reserve account to an amount that is less than $200,000.
(d) The District shall withdraw from a reserve account the total amount in the account, including any interest earned on the account, and deposit the amount in the Fund when:
(1) A financial institution is no longer eligible to participate in the program or a participation agreement entered into under this subchapter expires without renewal by the financial institution;
(2) The financial institution has no outstanding enrolled loans;
(3) The financial institution has not made a capital access loan within the preceding 24 months; or
(4) The financial institution fails to submit a report or other document requested by the District within the time or in the manner prescribed.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 9, 57 DCR 12442.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 9 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 9 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.09. Quarterly and annual reports

§ 2–1210.09. Quarterly and annual reports.
During each fiscal year of participation, financial institutions shall submit quarterly reports and a comprehensive annual report to the Mayor for the year. The reports shall:
(1) Provide information regarding outstanding capital access loans, capital access loan losses, and any other information on capital access loans that the Mayor considers appropriate;
(2) State the total amount of loans for which the financial institution has made a contribution from the fund under this subchapter;
(3) Include a copy of the financial institution’s most recent financial statement; and
(4) Include information regarding the type and size of businesses and nonprofit organizations with enrolled loans.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 10, 57 DCR 12442.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.10. Reports and audits

§ 2–1210.10. Reports and audits.
(a) The Mayor shall submit to the Council an annual status report on the program’s activities.
(b) The financial transactions of the Fund shall be subject to audit by the District of Columbia Auditor as provided by § 1-204.55.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 11, 57 DCR 12442.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.11. District liability prohibited

§ 2–1210.11. District liability prohibited.
The District of Columbia shall not be liable to a participating financial institution for payment of the principal, interest, or any late charges on a capital access loan made under this subchapter.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 12, 57 DCR 12442.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 12 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 12 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-A - Access to Capital for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations › § 2–1210.12. Rules

§ 2–1210.12. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of this title [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. The rules may:
(1) Provide for criteria under which a line of credit issued by a financial institution to a small business, a medium-sized business, or a nonprofit organization qualifies to participate in the program; and
(2) Authorize a consortium of financial institutions to participate in the program subject to common underwriting guidelines.
(Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-322, § 13, 57 DCR 12442.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Capital Access Program Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-598, November 17, 2010, 57 DCR 11018).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Capital Access Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-6, February 11, 2011, 58 DCR 1408).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-B - Emerging Business Districts › § 2–1210.31. Emerging Business District Demonstration Projects. [Repealed]

§ 2–1210.31. Emerging Business District Demonstration Projects. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7182, 61 DCR 9990; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 7024(f), 62 DCR 10905.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of subchapter, see §§ 7192 and 7193 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696).
For temporary (90 days) addition of subchapter, see §§ 7182 and 7183 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188).
For temporary (90 days) addition of subchapter, see §§ 7182 and 7183 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-155, §§ 7182 and 7183, see § 7016(z)(5) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-B - Emerging Business Districts › § 2–1210.32. Grants. [Repealed]

§ 2–1210.32. Grants. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 7183, 61 DCR 9990; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 7024(f), 62 DCR 10905.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of a provision concerning funding of the Emerging Business District Demonstration Projects grant program, see § 7185 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188).
For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 20-155, § 7185, concerning funding of the Emerging Business District Demonstration Projects grant program, see § 2(p) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Clarification Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-461, November 6, 2014, 61 DCR 11784, 20 STAT 4368).
For temporary (90 days) addition of a provision concerning funding of the Emerging Business District Demonstration Projects grant program, see § 7185 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 20-155, § 7185, concerning funding of the Emerging Business District Demonstration Projects grant program, see § 2(p) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-587, January 13, 2015, 62 DCR 1294, 21 STAT 758).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-155, §§ 7182 and 7183, see § 7016(z)(5) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) addition of D.C. Law 20-155, § 7185, see § 2(u)( 2) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Law 20-179, March 7, 2015, 62 DCR 424).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-C - Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Program. [Repealed] › § 2–1210.51. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 2–1210.51. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-159, § 2, 63 DCR 10771; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7182, 66 DCR 8621.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7182 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 this section, see § 7182 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-C - Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Program. [Repealed] › § 2–1210.52. Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Program. [Repealed]

§ 2–1210.52. Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Program. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-159, § 3, 63 DCR 10771; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7182, 66 DCR 8621.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7182 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 this section, see § 7182 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-C - Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Program. [Repealed] › § 2–1210.53. Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Fund. [Repealed]

§ 2–1210.53. Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-159, § 4, 63 DCR 10771; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7182, 66 DCR 8621.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7182 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 this section, see § 7182 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-C - Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Program. [Repealed] › § 2–1210.54. Reporting requirements. [Repealed]

§ 2–1210.54. Reporting requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-159, § 5, 63 DCR 10771; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7182, 66 DCR 8621.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7182 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 this section, see § 7182 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-C - Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Program. [Repealed] › § 2–1210.55. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 2–1210.55. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-159, § 6, 63 DCR 10771; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7182, 66 DCR 8621.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7182 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 this section, see § 7182 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-D - Kennedy Street, N.W., Economic Development and Small Business Revitalization Advisory Committee › § 2–1210.61. Kennedy Street, N.W., Economic Development and Small Business Revitalization Advisory Committee

§ 2–1210.61. Kennedy Street, N.W., Economic Development and Small Business Revitalization Advisory Committee.
(a) There is established the Kennedy Street, N.W., Economic Development and Small Business Revitalization Advisory Committee ("Committee").
(b) The Committee shall consist of the following 11 members:
(1) The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development or his or her designee;
(2) The Director of the Office of Planning or his or her designee;
(3) The Councilmember from Ward 4 or his or her designee;
(4) Two business owners from the Kennedy Street, N.W., district, chosen by the Council Chairman from recommendations made by the Councilmember for Ward 4;
(5) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs or his or her designee;
(6) Two members from the Kennedy Street, N.W., community, chosen by the Council Chairman from recommendations made by the Councilmember for Ward 4;
(7) One member chosen by Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D;
(8) The Director of the Department of Small and Local Business Development or his or her designee; and
(9) One member chosen by the Washington DC Economic Partnership.
(c) Vacancies in the membership of the Committee shall be filled in same manner as individual appointments.
(d) All members of the Committee shall be District residents.
(e) The Chairperson of the Committee shall be designated by the Councilmember for Ward 4.
(f) Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation.
(g) The Committee shall meet no less frequently than quarterly.
(h) The purpose of the committee shall be to provide recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding the portion of Kennedy Street, N.W., running from North Capitol Street to 14th Street, N.W., with respect to the following matters:
(1) Implementation of recommendations of the Kennedy Street small area plan (the "Kennedy Street Revitalization Plan") adopted by the Council pursuant to the Kennedy Street Revitalization Plan Approval Resolution of 2008, effective July 15, 2008 (Res. 17-705; 55 DCR 8414);
(2) The needs of the community, including providing retail uses that are accessible to the community and serve the needs of both the community and visitors to Kennedy Street, N.W.;
(3) Parking and transportation issues; and
(4) Economic development opportunities that may be created for surrounding neighborhoods as a result of the Kennedy Street Revitalization Plan.
(i) The Committee shall submit a report that includes its recommendations to the Mayor and Council after each meeting of the Committee.
(j) The Committee shall dissolve as of December 31, 2020.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-184, § 2, 63 DCR 14353.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-E - Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative › § 2–1210.71. Establishment of the Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative

§ 2–1210.71. Establishment of the Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative.
(a) There is established the Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative ("Initiative"), which shall be administered by the Mayor and under which the Mayor may provide, on a competitive basis, grants for commercial, non-residential components of a qualifying project to applicants that:
(1) Propose a qualifying project;
(2) Have a deficit in funding for a commercial, non-residential component of the qualifying project;
(3) Agree to commence construction on the qualifying project within 18 months of the award of an Initiative grant, or within such other time period as may be established by the Mayor;
(4) Agree to enter into a First Source agreement, if applicable, and a Certified Business Enterprise agreement; and
(5) Agree to use a grant provided under the Initiative only for the commercial, non-residential components of the project for which the grant is provided.
(b) For the purposes of this subtitle, the term:
(1) "Certified Business Enterprise agreement" means an agreement with the Department of Small and Local Business Development pursuant to subchapter IX-A of Chapter 2 of this title.
(2) "First Source agreement" means an agreement with the Department of Employment Services governing certain obligations of the developer pursuant to § 2-219.03 and Mayor's Order 83-265, dated November 9, 1983, regarding job creation and employment generated as a result of the construction on the property.
(3) "Qualifying project" means a mixed-use or retail real estate development project that is in a low-income community, as that term is defined in section 45D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, approved December 21, 2000 (114 Stat. 2763; 26 U.S.C. § 45D).
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 2012, 65 DCR 9388.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2012 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2012 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter V-F - SSBCI-Venture Capital Program › § 2–1210.81. SSBCI-Venture Capital Program; establishment

§ 2–1210.81. SSBCI-Venture Capital Program; establishment.
(a) There is established, in accordance with the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative ("SSBCI"), within the executive branch of District government, the State Small Business Credit Initiative Venture Capital Program ("SSBCI-Venture Capital Program").
(b) The SSBCI-Venture Capital Program shall be:
(1) Funded by the SSBCI, as authorized by the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, approved March 11, 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2; 135 Stat. 4); and
(2) In compliance with the requirements of the State Small Business Credit Initiative Act of 2010, approved September 27, 2010 (Pub. L. No. 111-240; 124 Stat. 2504).
(c) The purpose of the SSBCI-Venture Capital Program will be to provide grants to a program administrator selected by the Mayor to make long-term investments in the form of loans and equity investments in the local business community in accordance with the official program guidance of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
(Feb. 23, 2023, D.C. Law 24-259, § 2, 69 DCR 15103.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of State Small Business Credit Initiative Venture Capital Program Grant-Making Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-628, Nov. 3, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of State Small Business Credit Initiative Venture Capital Program Grant-Making Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-536, July 27, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of State Small Business Credit Initiative Venture Capital Program Grant-Making Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-196, Dec. 13, 2022, 69 DCR 12673).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI - Enterprise Zone Study Commission › § 2–1211.01. Statement of purpose

§ 2–1211.01. Statement of purpose.
The purpose of this subchapter is to create a commission to examine and evaluate proposals, recommendations, and studies in order to establish an enterprise zone or zones in blighted and underdeveloped areas of the District of Columbia (“District”). The commission shall submit a comprehensive plan to the Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”), consistent with historic and residential concerns, to provide for the establishment of an enterprise zone or zones in the District, which will encourage the elimination of economic problems in blighted and underdeveloped areas, foster the growth of small business, and lead to higher employment and economic development.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-171, § 2, 33 DCR 7205.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2251.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI - Enterprise Zone Study Commission › § 2–1211.02. Findings

§ 2–1211.02. Findings.
The Council finds that:
(1) Unemployment in some areas of the District exceeds 10%.
(2) The incidence of business dislocation in the District is alarming.
(3) Many areas of the District suffer from the overall pattern of urban blight seen in other northeastern American cities.
(4) Blighted areas have become a haven for criminal activity and have had a detrimental effect on the residential life of surrounding areas.
(5) Enterprise zones established in other jurisdictions have created an aggregate of over 80,000 jobs and $3 billion in investments.
(6) The promotion of small business growth will lead to a better climate for employment and a better life for District residents.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-171, § 3, 33 DCR 7205.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2252.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI - Enterprise Zone Study Commission › § 2–1211.03. Commission established

§ 2–1211.03. Commission established.
(a) There is established the District of Columbia Enterprise Zone Study Commission (“Commission”).
(b) The commission shall be composed of 25 members who shall be appointed as follows:
(1) One member shall be appointed by each member of the Council; and
(2) Twelve members shall be appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia (“Mayor”), 1 of whom the Mayor shall appoint as the chairperson of the commission. In making his appointments, the Mayor shall appoint at least 6 people, each with experience or expertise in 1 of the following areas:
(A) Real estate development;
(B) Banking and lending;
(C) Finance and taxation;
(D) Historic preservation;
(E) Housing development;
(F) Business and management; or
(G) Labor and employee interests.
(c) A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. A quorum of the members shall be necessary for the commission to conduct its business.
(d) Vacancies in the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-171, § 4, 33 DCR 7205.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2253.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI - Enterprise Zone Study Commission › § 2–1211.04. Duties of commission

§ 2–1211.04. Duties of commission.
The commission shall develop a method for the evaluation of a strategy to establish and implement an enterprise zone or zones in the District. The process shall include: The evaluation and consideration of a method to best select proposed sites for an enterprise zone or zones; tax incentives based on the number of new employees; exemptions from sales taxes on materials used in construction; abatement in real estate taxes; tax credits or deductions for capital improvements or employee training; low interest loans to help businesses get started; and reduction of business taxes to a level equal to or below that of the surrounding jurisdictions.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-171, § 5, 33 DCR 7205.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2254.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI - Enterprise Zone Study Commission › § 2–1211.05. Commission report

§ 2–1211.05. Commission report.
The commission shall complete its work and submit its report with recommendations to the Council no later than 12 months following the first meeting of the commission. Upon filing its report, all authority for the commission shall expire.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-171, § 6, 33 DCR 7205; July 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-137, § 2, 35 DCR 4262.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2255.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI - Enterprise Zone Study Commission › § 2–1211.06. Compensation; assistance from other agencies

§ 2–1211.06. Compensation; assistance from other agencies.
(a) No compensation shall be paid to the members of the commission, but commission members may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
(b) The Mayor shall provide office space and an appropriate staff of professional and clerical personnel to assist the commission in carrying out the duties assigned to it under this subchapter.
(c) The Mayor shall designate at least 1 employee from each of the following District agencies to serve as a liaison to the commission for the purpose of providing any information from the agency requested by the commission and lending needed assistance to the commission in performing its duties:
(1) The Office of Business and Economic Development;
(2) The Department of Housing and Community Development;
(3) The Redevelopment Land Agency;
(4) The Department of Finance and Revenue;
(5) The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; and
(6) Any other agency the Mayor deems appropriate.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-171, § 7, 33 DCR 7205.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2256.
Editor's Notes
Pursuant to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s “Notice of Public Interest” published in the April 18, 1997, issue of the District of Columbia Register ( 44 DCR 2345) the Office of Tax and Revenue assumed all of the duties and functions previously performed by the Department of Finance and Revenue, as set forth in Commissioner’s Order 69-96, dated March 7, 1969. This action was made effective January 22, 1997, nunc pro tunc.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development › Part B - Grocery Store Development Program › § 2–1212.21a. Limited tax incentive for existing establishment

§ 2–1212.21a. Limited tax incentive for existing establishment.
Notwithstanding the scope of exemptions provided by § 47-3802(a), a grocery store that is located in census tract 94 on February 18, 2017, shall be eligible for the tax exemption provided pursuant to § 47-3802(a)(1) beginning with the tax year beginning October 1, 2016; provided, that the 10-year real property exemption period shall be deemed to have begun on January 1, 2015.
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 201a; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-204, § 2(b), 63 DCR 15047.)
Applicability
Section 7020 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-204. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-204 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-204: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-204 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 21-204 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 § 4 of D.C. Law 21-204, see § 7020 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-204, see § 7020 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development › Part B - Grocery Store Development Program › § 2–1212.22. Requirements

§ 2–1212.22. Requirements.
(a) As a condition of participating in the Program, an individual or legal entity operating a grocery store shall:
(1) Accept SNAP benefits;
(2) Apply to accept WIC benefits and accept WIC benefits if eligible;
(3) Enter into a first source agreement; and
(4) Sell fresh produce and healthy foods.
(b) A grocery store shall agree in writing to the conditions set forth in subsection (a) of this section for a period of at least 5 years as a condition of participating in the Program; provided, that this requirement shall not be enforceable if the individual or legal entity ceases grocery store operations.
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 202, 58 DCR 746.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development › Part B - Grocery Store Development Program › § 2–1212.23. Grocery ambassador program

§ 2–1212.23. Grocery ambassador program.
The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development shall designate a District employee as the grocery ambassador to assist retailers in building or renovating grocery stores in eligible areas by:
(1) Providing research and data on eligible areas with insufficient grocery access;
(2) Coordinating with all relevant District agencies and public utilities;
(3) Providing assistance in obtaining and expediting regulatory procedures and approvals; and
(4) Providing other assistance as needed.
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 203, 58 DCR 746.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1212.33.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development › Part B - Grocery Store Development Program › § 2–1212.24. Other incentives

§ 2–1212.24. Other incentives.
(a) The Zoning Commission should adopt regulations that permit bonus density or other appropriate zoning flexibility for projects in eligible areas with grocery stores, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
(b) When considering applications for special exceptions or planned unit developments, the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment should give favorable weight to projects with grocery stores in eligible areas.
(c) Grocery stores in eligible areas shall be eligible for the Green Building Expedited Construction Documents Review Program established by § 6-1451.06 notwithstanding that they fail to qualify as green buildings under § 6-1451.01(17).
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 204, 58 DCR 746.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development › Part C - Healthy Food Retail Program › § 2–1212.31. Establishment of a healthy food retail program

§ 2–1212.31. Establishment of a healthy food retail program.
(a) The Mayor shall establish a Healthy Food Retail Program within the Department of Small and Local Business Development to expand access to healthy foods in eligible areas in the District by providing assistance to corner stores, farmers markets, and other small food retailers.
(b) The Department of Health, District Department of the Environment, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Office of Planning, and the University System of the District of Columbia shall, as requested by the Department of Small and Local Business Development, assist this program.
(c)(1) The program may provide a combination of any or all of the following to corner stores, farmers markets, and other small food retailers in eligible areas:
(A) Grants;
(B) Loans;
(C) Federal tax credits;
(D) Equipment;
(E) Other financial assistance; and
(F) Technical assistance.
(2) The benefits provided by this subsection shall be awarded to corner stores, farmers markets, and other small food retailers in eligible areas on a competitive basis, with priority given to projects with the greatest potential impact on expanding access to healthy foods in eligible areas that are underserved by retail sales of healthy food.
(d) Corner stores, farmers markets, and other small food retailers are encouraged to work cooperatively to expand access to healthy foods in eligible areas.
(e) The benefits provided by subsection (c) of this section may be used by corner stores to improve the display areas, exteriors, and interiors of corner stores to expand capacity to sell healthy food.
(f) The Department of Small and Local Business Development may contract with nonprofit organizations in promoting and implementing this program.
(g) The University System of the District of Columbia may provide nutrition education resources to eligible corner stores, farmers markets, and consumers in eligible areas.
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 301, 58 DCR 746.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1212.32.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development › Part C - Healthy Food Retail Program › § 2–1212.32. Requirements

§ 2–1212.32. Requirements.
(a) Corner stores, farmers markets, and other small food retailers participating in the program established by § 2-1212.31 shall be strongly encouraged to:
(1) Apply to accept SNAP benefits;
(2) Apply to accept WIC benefits; and
(3) Employ District residents.
(b) Resources may be provided under § 2-1212.31 to assist corner stores, farmers markets, and other small food retailers in acquiring the technology necessary to accept SNAP and WIC benefits.
(c) As a condition of participating in the program established by § 2-1212.31, individuals or entities operating corner stores, farmers markets, and other small food retailers shall agree in writing to sell produce or other healthy foods for at least 3 years; provided, that this requirement shall not be enforceable if the individual or entity, or its successor, ceases all of its retail food sales operations.
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 302, 58 DCR 746.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development › Part C - Healthy Food Retail Program › § 2–1212.33. Healthy food distribution

§ 2–1212.33. Healthy food distribution.
(a) The Department of Small and Local Business Development shall convene a working group to develop a plan for establishing a commercial distribution system for fresh produce and healthy foods to corner stores. Corner stores shall be encouraged to work cooperatively to maximize their buying power.
(b) The working group shall include representatives from:
(1) District agencies;
(2) The grocery ambassador, designated under § 2-1212.23;
(3) Nonprofit organizations;
(4) Urban farmers and community gardeners;
(5) Corner stores and their trade associations; and
(6) Produce wholesalers.
(c) The working group shall issue a report, including recommendations, to the Mayor and the Council.
(d) The Department of Small and Local Business Development may issue grants, on a competitive basis, for the establishment of a commercial distribution system for fresh produce and healthy foods
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 303, 58 DCR 746.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development › Part C - Healthy Food Retail Program › § 2–1212.34. Energy efficiency

§ 2–1212.34. Energy efficiency.
The District Department of the Environment shall:
(1) Develop tools and resources for corner stores to reduce their operating costs by becoming more energy efficient; and
(2) Promote energy efficiency programs to corner stores.
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 304, 58 DCR 746.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development › Part D - Rules › § 2–1212.41. Rules

§ 2–1212.41. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of this title [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 401, 58 DCR 746.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-B - Prohibition on Grocery Store Restrictive Covenants › § 2–1212.61. Restrictive covenants prohibited

§ 2–1212.61. Restrictive covenants prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of a grocery store or a food retail store to agree to the inclusion of a restrictive land covenant or other use restriction in a contract for the sale, lease, or other transfer of real property that prohibits the use of the real property as a grocery store or a food retail store or that prohibits the use of any property within one mile as a grocery store or a food retail store.
(b) A restrictive land covenant or other use restriction on real property of the type described in subsection (a) of this section shall be void and unenforceable.
(c) The prohibition imposed by this section shall not apply to an owner or operator of a grocery store or food retail store that terminates operations at a site for purposes of relocating the grocery store or food retail store to a comparable or larger site located in the District of Columbia within one-half mile of the site where the prior operations were terminated; provided, that relocation and commencement of the operation of the new grocery store or food retail store at the new site occurs within 2 years of the sale, transfer, or lease of the prior site, and that the restrictive covenant or other use restriction agreed upon with respect to the prior site does not have a term in excess of 3 years.
(d) For the purposes of this section, the term:
(1) "Food retail store" means a retail establishment with a primary business of selling food for consumption on-premise or off-premise.
(2) "Grocery store" means a retail establishment with a primary business of selling grocery products and that has a selling area that is used for a general line of food, including perishable food, and may also include household supplies, or prescription pharmacy merchandise.
(July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-138, § 2, 65 DCR 5964.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-C - East End Grocery Incentive › § 2–1212.71. Definitions

§ 2–1212.71. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) "Grocery store" means a retail establishment that:
(A) Has a primary business of selling food, including fresh food; and
(B) Is a "retail food store," as that term is defined in section 3(o) of the Food Stamp Act of 1964, approved August 31, 1964 (78 Stat. 703; 7 U.S.C. § 2012(o)).
(2) "SNAP" means the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to section 4 of the Food Stamp Act of 1964, approved August 31, 1964 (78 Stat. 703; 7 U.S.C. § 2013).
(3) "WIC" means the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, established pursuant to section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, approved September 26, 1972 (86 Stat. 729; 42 U.S.C. § 1786).
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-284, § 2, 66 DCR 1618.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VI-C - East End Grocery Incentive › § 2–1212.73. Sunset

§ 2–1212.73. Sunset.
This subchapter shall expire on December 31, 2029; provided, that this expiration shall not be construed to terminate any development undertaken pursuant to § 2-1212.72.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-284, § 4, 66 DCR 1618.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development › Subchapter VII - Contractors Guarantee Association [Expired] › § 2–1213.01. Technical Assistance Program. [Expired]

§ 2–1213.01. Technical Assistance Program. [Expired]
Expired.
(Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-236, § 2, 42 DCR 33.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2261.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 10-236
Section 6(b) of D.C. Law 10-236 provided that the act shall expire 3 years after having taken effect. D.C. Law 10-236, which added §§ 1-2261 to 1-2263 §§ 2-1213.01 to 2-1213.03, 2001 Ed., became effective on March 21, 1995.