The DC Code: 34 Public Utilities
- 34-101: Applicability of this subtitle.
- 34-102: Corporations subject to this subtitle.
- 34-201: "Commission" defined.
- 34-202: "Commissioner" defined.
- 34-203: "Common carrier" defined.
- 34-204: "Corporation" defined.
- 34-205: "Electric generating facility" defined
- 34-206: "Electric plant" defined.
- 34-207: "Electrical company" defined.
- 34-208: "Extension or extensions" defined.
- 34-209: "Gas company" defined.
- 34-210: "Gas plant" defined.
- 34-211: "Joint rates" defined.
- 34-212: "Person" defined.
- 34-213: "Pipeline company" defined.
- 34-214: "Public utility", "utility", or "utility company" defined.
- 34-215: "Service" defined.
- 34-216: "Street railroad" defined.
- 34-217: "Street railroad corporation" defined.
- 34-218: "Telegraph corporation" defined.
- 34-219: "Telegraph line" defined.
- 34-220: "Telephone corporation" defined.
- 34-221: "Telephone line" defined.
- 34-222: "Waterpower company" defined. [Repealed]
- 34-301: Public Service Commission; general powers.
- 34-302: Approval of construction of gas or electric plant.
- 34-302.01: Rule for purchases of distribution transformers
- 34-303: Inspectors of gas and electric meters; inspection of meters; Commission to make rules and regulations.
- 34-304: Excessive charges a complete defense in suit to collect for gas or electricity furnished.
- 34-305: Appointment and removal of inspectors and assistant inspectors of gas and meters.
- 34-306: Inspector of Gas and Meters to transfer books to Commission.
- 34-401: Utilities to report accidents; Commission may investigate.
- 34-402: Commission to inquire into violations by utilities; enforcement of laws affecting utilities.
- 34-403: Chapters to be liberally construed; severability of provisions.
- 34-404: Number of directors of public utilities.
- 34-405: Existing laws to remain in force.
- 34-406: Action pending March 4, 1913, unaffected by this subtitle.
- 34-407: Right to alter, amend, or repeal reserved.
- 34-501: Creation of liens on property of utilities; supervision by Commission.
- 34-502: Certificate showing authority to issue stock or pay dividends to be obtained.
- 34-503: Stocks not to be issued until certificate is recorded.
- 34-504: Issue of stocks for purpose of reorganization or consolidation; approval of consolidation by Commission.
- 34-505: Application of proceeds of stock.
- 34-506: Stock to be void unless law is complied with.
- 34-507: Penalty for improper issuance or application of stock or proceeds.
- 34-601: Schedules to conform to orders of Commission; schedule of changes to be approved by Commission.
- 34-602: Commission may rescind, alter, or amend orders fixing rates.
- 34-603: Rates to be in force and to be prima facie reasonable.
- 34-604: Application to Court of Appeals for instructions; application for reconsideration.
- 34-605: Appeal to Court of Appeals from certain orders; statement to accompany decision; Commission not liable for costs or damages.
- 34-606: Appeal limited to questions of law.
- 34-607: Orders to remain in force pending appeal; suspension of order.
- 34-608: Authority of Commission to rescind its order after appeal is filed.
- 34-609: Method of review exclusive.
- 34-610: Production of incriminating evidence compellable; immunity from prosecution.
- 34-611: Commission to furnish certified copies of orders.
- 34-701: False statements in securing approval for stock issue.
- 34-702: Demanding or receiving greater or less than established rates.
- 34-703: Reduced rates for consumer furnishing facilities prohibited.
- 34-704: Rebates.
- 34-705: Failure or refusal to furnish information; furnishing false information; failure to keep proper accounts.
- 34-706: Failure to perform duty or obey Commission order; violation of pipeline safety regulation.
- 34-707: Destruction of apparatus or appliance of Commission.
- 34-708: Each day's default to constitute separate and distinct offense.
- 34-709: Commission authorized to regulate rates.
- 34-710: Fines, penalties and forfeitures to be paid into Treasury.
- 34-711: Rights, penalties and forfeitures not released; penalties and forfeitures cumulative.
- 34-731: Prosecution for violation of rules.
- 34-732: Construction of §§ 34-706 and 34-731.
- 34-801: Members; eligibility; oath.
- 34-802: Quorum; investigations; rules and regulations.
- 34-803: Office of the General Counsel.
- 34-804: People's Counsel--Appointment, compensation, qualifications; personnel; duties.
- 34-805: People's Counsel--Appropriations.
- 34-806: Employees; expenses; expenditures.
- 34-807: Authority of Interstate Commerce Commission withdrawn; rules and regulations to remain in force; joint action in regulation of public-service company.
- 34-808: Orders for repairs; improvement in equipment, service.
- 34-808.01: Competitive energy supplier consumer awareness program.
- 34-808.02: Supervision and regulation considerations.
- 34-809: Authority of Mayor not affected; ordinances of Commissioners not affected unless modified by Commission.
- 34-901: Existing rates continued; schedules to be filed; application to change rates; review of ruling by Court of Appeals.
- 34-902: Commission may adopt rules and regulations.
- 34-903: Commission to keep informed of business conduct of utilities.
- 34-904: Inspection of books and examination of officers of utilities.
- 34-905: Production of records of utilities; attendance of witnesses; duties of United States Attorney and Corporation Counsel.
- 34-906: Appointment of investigating agents; powers.
- 34-907: Utilities to furnish information required by Commission; maps, books, reports to be delivered on request.
- 34-908: Investigation of unjust discriminatory rates, schedules, or services; no order to be entered without formal hearing.
- 34-909: Public notice of rate applications or changes in conditions of service; opportunity for public response; notice to utility; setting time and place for hearing and investigation.
- 34-910: Notice as to hearings; compulsory attendance of witnesses.
- 34-911: Reasonable rates to be ordered; notice to affected utility.
- 34-912: Expenses of investigation to be borne by utility; deposit for costs; limitation of expenditures in hearings; reimbursement fee.
- 34-913: Separate hearings on complaints; complaints not to be dismissed because of absence of direct damage.
- 34-914: Summary investigation.
- 34-915: Hearings after summary investigation.
- 34-916: Notice; hearing to be conducted as though complaint had been filed.
- 34-917: Utility may make complaint.
- 34-918: Commissioners and agents may administer oaths, issue subpoenas; proceeding to punish for contempt.
- 34-919: Witness fees.
- 34-920: Testimony may be taken by deposition.
- 34-921: Record of proceedings to be kept; testimony to be taken stenographically.
- 34-922: Certified copy of transcript to be received in evidence; copy to be furnished without cost.
- 34-1001: Assignment of franchise; acquisition of stocks and bonds of competing utilities.
- 34-1002: Antimerger law. [Repealed]
- 34-1101: Utility service and charges to be just and reasonable; certification required.
- 34-1102: Use of equipment of other companies; application to Commission to require such use in event of disagreement.
- 34-1103: Commission to compel compliance with laws and ordinances.
- 34-1104: Proposed changes in law to be submitted to Commission; hearings; recommendations to Congress. [Repealed]
- 34-1105: Commission to ascertain cost of construction, replacement value, outstanding stock; information to be printed in annual report.
- 34-1106: Property to be valued as of time of evaluation.
- 34-1107: Valuation; notice and hearing; statement of valuation to be filed.
- 34-1108: Revaluation.
- 34-1109: Uniform accounts to be rendered; separate account of other business may be required.
- 34-1110: Commission to prescribe forms of books and records.
- 34-1111: Commission to furnish blank forms.
- 34-1112: Utilities to have offices in the District of Columbia; books and records to be kept in the District; records may be kept at general office of utility.
- 34-1113: Accounts to be closed annually; verified balance sheet to be filed with Commission; copy of balance sheet to Congress.
- 34-1114: Examination and audit of accounts; allocation of items to accounts; authority of agents, accountants, and examiners.
- 34-1115: Depreciation account; rates of depreciation; application of depreciation fund.
- 34-1116: Commission to keep informed of new construction; construction account.
- 34-1117: Sliding scale of rates and dividends.
- 34-1118: Utilities to furnish accounts and reports; information to be included; notice of certain filings to be served on People's Counsel; disclosure of information and documents by investigated utility.
- 34-1119: Annual report of Commission.
- 34-1120: Commission to fix adequate and serviceable standards; regulations for testing products, service, and meters.
- 34-1121: Examination and test of appliances.
- 34-1122: Material and equipment for tests; entry on premises of utilities for purpose of tests.
- 34-1123: Schedule of rates to be filed; existing rates to remain in force until changed.
- 34-1124: Rules and regulations affecting rates to be filed.
- 34-1125: Copy of rate schedule to be available for public inspection.
- 34-1126: Schedule of joint rates to be filed.
- 34-1127: Change in schedule; notice.
- 34-1128: New schedules to be filed; summaries of rates to be provided upon request.
- 34-1129: Utility not to receive greater or less compensation than fixed in schedule.
- 34-1130: Commission may prescribe changes in form of schedule.
- 34-1131: Information provided in association with a child support order.
- 34-1201: Legislative purposes. [Repealed]
- 34-1202: Definitions; rules of construction. [Repealed]
- 34-1202.01: Council authorized to grant franchise; franchise required; condition and term of franchise. [Repealed]
- 34-1203: Establishment of the District of Columbia Cable Television Advisory Committee. [Repealed]
- 34-1204: Duties of the Advisory Committee. [Repealed]
- 34-1205: Establishment of Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications; appointment of Executive Director. [Repealed]
- 34-1206: Powers and responsibilities of Office. [Repealed]
- 34-1207: Duties of Executive Director. [Repealed]
- 34-1207.01: Cable Television special account. [Repealed]
- 34-1208: Powers of Public Service Commission. [Repealed]
- 34-1209: Mandatory provisions of request for proposal. [Repealed.]
- 34-1210: Submission of applications. [Repealed]
- 34-1211: Grant of authority. [Repealed]
- 34-1212: Evaluation of applications. [Repealed]
- 34-1213: Submission of proposed franchise agreement. [Repealed]
- 34-1213.01: Grant of franchises. [Repealed]
- 34-1214: Amendment of franchise agreement. [Repealed]
- 34-1215: Franchise revocation procedure. [Repealed]
- 34-1216: Franchise renewal procedure. [Repealed]
- 34-1217: Termination of franchise; forced purchase by the District. [Repealed]
- 34-1218: Arbitrary and capricious discontinuance of service by franchisee. [Repealed]
- 34-1219: Arbitration panel. [Repealed]
- 34-1220: Transfer of ownership to other than District. [Repealed]
- 34-1221: Transfer of ownership to District. [Repealed]
- 34-1222: District's right to assign. [Repealed]
- 34-1223: Franchisee's obligation as trustee. [Repealed]
- 34-1224: Annual franchise fee; quarterly and annual reports; audit; financial statement. [Repealed]
- 34-1225: Insurance; performance bond; indemnification of District. [Repealed]
- 34-1226: Rates and service offerings. [Repealed]
- 34-1226.01: Subscriber fees. [Repealed]
- 34-1226.02: Rate regulation. [Repealed]
- 34-1227: Inspection of books and records; filing and posting certain enumerated documents. [Repealed]
- 34-1228: Capability requirements. [Repealed]
- 34-1229: Public Access Corporation. [Repealed]
- 34-1229.01: Public access. [Repealed]
- 34-1230: Operational requirements. [Repealed]
- 34-1231: Performance monitoring. [Repealed]
- 34-1232: Maintenance service; complaint procedure; interruption of service; customer service standards. [Repealed]
- 34-1233: Installation of facilities. [Repealed]
- 34-1234: Construction and service schedules; maps. [Repealed]
- 34-1235: Violations subject to penalties. [Repealed]
- 34-1236: Limits on franchisee's recourse. [Repealed]
- 34-1237: Compliance not excused by failure to enforce franchise. [Repealed]
- 34-1238: Effect of specific time for performance. [Repealed]
- 34-1239: Rights reserved to District. [Repealed]
- 34-1240: Franchisee not to discriminate. [Repealed]
- 34-1241: Affirmative action requirements. [Repealed]
- 34-1242: Minority contracting requirements. [Repealed]
- 34-1243: Local hiring and subcontracting policy. [Repealed]
- 34-1244: Restrictive easement; unlawful attachment for access or use. [Repealed]
- 34-1244.01: Landlord-tenant relationship. [Repealed]
- 34-1245: Protection of privacy. [Repealed]
- 34-1246: Costs. [Repealed]
- 34-1247: Obscenity laws. [Repealed]
- 34-1248: "Rent-a-citizen" practice discouraged. [Repealed]
- 34-1248.01: Obtaining services without compensation unlawful. [Repealed]
- 34-1249: Severability. [Repealed]
- 34-1250: Civil penalties; prosecutions. [Repealed]
- 34-1251.01: Short title.
- 34-1251.02: Findings and purposes.
- 34-1251.03: Definitions.
- 34-1251.04: Applicability to open video systems.
- 34-1252.01: Establishment of the Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications; executive director; general counsel.
- 34-1252.02: Powers and responsibilities of the Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications.
- 34-1252.03: Cable Television Special Account.
- 34-1253.01: Cable Television Advisory Committee.
- 34-1253.02: Public Access Corporation.
- 34-1253.03: Public Service Commission regulation of the use of existing utility companies' rights-of-way.
- 34-1254.01: Franchise and franchise agreement required.
- 34-1254.02: Application for an initial franchise.
- 34-1254.03: Evaluation of an initial franchise application.
- 34-1254.04: Negotiation of an initial franchise agreement.
- 34-1254.05: Minimum contents of franchise agreement.
- 34-1254.06: Procedure for Council review and approval of initial franchise.
- 34-1254.07: Franchise renewal; commencement under federal cable act.
- 34-1254.08: Franchise review prior to expiration.
- 34-1255.01: Approval required for transfer of franchise to a person other than the District.
- 34-1255.02: Procedure for transfer of franchise to a person other than the District.
- 34-1255.03: Mandatory transfer of franchise to the District; general requirement.
- 34-1255.04: Revocation of franchise; mandatory transfer to the District.
- 34-1255.05: Transfer or purchase of franchise after denial of renewal.
- 34-1255.06: Cable operator as trustee.
- 34-1255.07: Arbitration.
- 34-1256.01: Franchise fee.
- 34-1256.02: Security fund.
- 34-1256.03: Indemnification of the District.
- 34-1256.04: Insurance.
- 34-1256.05: Performance bond.
- 34-1257.01: Jurisdictional parity.
- 34-1257.02: Operation and construction of system; general requirements.
- 34-1257.03: Construction schedule.
- 34-1257.04: Construction of facility.
- 34-1257.05: Construction notice to the public.
- 34-1257.06: Use of cable system by the District during emergencies and disasters.
- 34-1258.01: PEG channels; carriage requirements.
- 34-1258.02: Funding for PEG channels.
- 34-1258.03: Allocation of PEG channels.
- 34-1259.01: Right to inspection.
- 34-1259.02: Test and performance monitoring.
- 34-1259.03: Periodic evaluations; performance hearings.
- 34-1259.04: Provision of information; retention of records.
- 34-1259.05: Inspection of records.
- 34-1259.06: Submission of correspondence by cable operator.
- 34-1259.07: Rate and service regulation.
- 34-1259.08: Subscriber fees.
- 34-1259.09: Reports.
- 34-1260.01: Consumer protection.
- 34-1260.02: Protection of privacy.
- 34-1261.01: Landlord-tenant relationship.
- 34-1262.01: Prohibition of discrimination.
- 34-1262.02: Affirmative action.
- 34-1262.03: Employment of District residents.
- 34-1263.01: Compliance.
- 34-1263.02: Specific performance.
- 34-1263.03: Willful or repeated violations.
- 34-1264.01: Obscenity.
- 34-1264.02: Cable theft.
- 34-1264.03: Rights reserved to District.
- 34-1264.04: Rules.
- 34-1264.05: Transition provisions.
- 34-1301: Findings. [Repealed]
- 34-1302: Prohibition on the issuing of permits. [Repealed]
- 34-1303: Establishment of time frame for action. [Repealed]
- 34-1304: Submission of Appropriateness standards to the Council. [Repealed]
- 34-1401: Extension of overhead wires in Georgetown; extension of underground conduits in Mount Pleasant.
- 34-1402: Conduits and overhead wires for electric lighting prohibited in streets; house connections authorized.
- 34-1403: Certain existing conduits and overhead wires legalized.
- 34-1404: Electric lighting wires west of Rock Creek.
- 34-1405: Electric lighting wires east of Rock Creek.
- 34-1406: Permits for repair, extension, and enlargement of conduits.
- 34-1407: Extension of conduits; ducts for use of fire and police wires; maximum price of current; additional charge for nonpayment of bills.
- 34-1408: Use of conduits of Washington Railway and Electric Company by Potomac Electric Power Company.
- 34-1431: Definitions.
- 34-1432: Renewable energy portfolio standard.
- 34-1433: Renewable energy credits.
- 34-1434: Reporting requirements and compliance fee.
- 34-1435: Recovery of fees and costs.
- 34-1436: Renewable Energy Development Fund.
- 34-1437: Renewable electricity tracking system.
- 34-1438: Application of renewable energy credits.
- 34-1439: Rules, duties, and powers of the Commission.
- 34-1501: Definitions
- 34-1502: Implementation of customer choice
- 34-1503: Competitive billing
- 34-1504: Role, duties, and powers of the Commission
- 34-1505: Licensing requirements
- 34-1506: Duties of the electric company
- 34-1507: Consumer protections
- 34-1508: Investigation of violations, penalties for violations
- 34-1509: Standard offer service
- 34-1510: Transition costs, transition benefits
- 34-1511: Recovery for public purpose programs
- 34-1512: Market power remediation
- 34-1513: Provision of electricity supply by the electric company
- 34-1514: Reliable Energy Trust Fund; public purpose programs [Repealed]
- 34-1515: Aggregation programs
- 34-1516: New generating facilities in the District of Columbia
- 34-1517: Renewable energy sources
- 34-1518: Net metering
- 34-1519: Sale of generation assets
- 34-1520: Conformity with settlement agreements
- 34-1551: Definitions.
- 34-1552: Commission to promulgate rules, including standards.
- 34-1553: Energy submetering and energy allocation equipment.
- 34-1561: Definitions.
- 34-1562: Authorization of Advanced Metering Infrastructure implementation (Smart Grid) and cost recovery.
- 34-1601: Inspector of Gas and Meters.
- 34-1602: Laboratory for testing gas of Washington Gas Light Company.
- 34-1603: Additional laboratories for testing gas of Washington Gas Light and Georgetown Gas Light Companies.
- 34-1604: Officer of company may be present at tests.
- 34-1605: Daily inspections.
- 34-1606: Removal of gas meters for neglect or refusal to pay amount due.
- 34-1607: Annual reports to Congress.
- 34-1608: Maximum rates for gas; additional charge for nonpayment of bills.
- 34-1631: Definitions. [Repealed]
- 34-1632: Role, duties, and powers of the Commission. [Repealed]
- 34-1633: Consumer protections. [Repealed]
- 34-1634: Investigation of violations and penalties for violations. [Repealed]
- 34-1651: Natural Gas Trust Fund; public purpose programs. [Repealed]
- 34-1671.01: Findings
- 34-1671.02: Definitions.
- 34-1671.03: Role, duties, and powers of the Commission.
- 34-1671.04: Consent to District of Columbia jurisdiction.
- 34-1671.05: Licensing requirements for retail natural gas suppliers.
- 34-1671.06: Duties of the gas company.
- 34-1671.07: Consumer education.
- 34-1671.08: Consumer protections.
- 34-1671.09: Information to be provided to the Commission.
- 34-1671.10: Jurisdiction of the Commission and the Office of the People's Counsel.
- 34-1671.11: Investigations of violations; penalties for violation.
- 34-1671.12: Rights, remedies, prohibitions; cumulative.
- 34-1671.13: Application of District of Columbia and federal consumer protection laws.
- 34-1671.14: Market power remediation.
- 34-1701: Ban on automated telephone dialing systems for commercial solicitation; definitions; prohibition; exceptions.
- 34-1731.01: Findings and purposes.
- 34-1731.02: Definitions.
- 34-1731.03: Franchise agreement.
- 34-1731.04: Insurance and bonds; liability.
- 34-1731.05: Selection of the franchisee.
- 34-1731.06: Termination of the franchise agreement.
- 34-1731.07: Franchisee selection procedures.
- 34-1731.08: Delegation of authority.
- 34-1731.09: Human Rights Act compliance.
- 34-1731.10: Not a franchise agreement.
- 34-1731.11: Severability.
- 34-1801: Definitions
- 34-1802: Emergency and Non-Emergency Number Telephone Calling Systems Fund.
- 34-1803: Assessments.
- 34-1803.01: Additional revenues. [Repealed]
- 34-1803.02: Collection and remittance of prepaid wireless E911 charge.
- 34-1803.03: Additional revenues.
- 34-1804: Removal of 911 system costs from base rates. [Repealed]
- 34-1805: Report to the Council.
- 34-1806: Replacement of equipment.
- 34-1831: Pay telephone service providers.
- 34-1901.01: Additional telegraph and telephone wires prohibited on streets; extensions.
- 34-1911.01: Removal of telephone poles and wires; area of removal; duties of Mayor; extension of conduits.
- 34-1911.02: Plans of conduits to be submitted to Mayor; permits; removal of poles; wires for house connections; telephone companies.
- 34-1911.03: Penalties.
- 34-1911.04: Erection and maintenance of telephone poles in alleys; poles outside designated limit; temporary permits.
- 34-1911.05: Regulations for inspection; ducts for use of fire and police wires.
- 34-1911.06: Repairs and renewals.
- 34-1911.07: Right to alter, amend, or repeal reserved.
- 34-1921.01: Removal of telegraph poles and wires; duties of Mayor; extension of conduits.
- 34-1921.02: Plans of conduits to be submitted to Mayor; permits; removal of poles; wires for house connections; telegraph companies.
- 34-1921.03: Penalties.
- 34-1921.04: Erection and maintenance of telegraph poles in alleys; poles outside designated limits; temporary permits.
- 34-1921.04a: Conduits in public parks or reservations.
- 34-1921.05: Regulations for inspection; ducts for use of fire and police wires.
- 34-1921.06: Repairs and renewals.
- 34-1921.07: Right to alter, amend, or repeal reserved; rights under United States Code preserved.
- 34-1921.08: Rights to build and lay conduits not compensable in event of condemnation.
- 34-2001: Definitions.
- 34-2002: Regulation of local exchange carriers.
- 34-2003: Universal Service Trust Fund.
- 34-2003.01: Cases in process.
- 34-2004: Access to public ways.
- 34-2005: Access to buildings.
- 34-2006: Exemptions.
- 34-2007: Taxation of local exchange providers.
- 34-2008: Implementation policy.
- 34-2101: Definitions.
- 34-2102: Use of the General Fund for sanitary sewage works.
- 34-2103: Advances for sanitary sewage works; reimbursement for amounts advanced.
- 34-2104: Council authorized to establish charges for sanitary sewer service. [Repealed]
- 34-2105: Sanitary sewer service charge. [Repealed]
- 34-2105.01: Nonprofit housing developments--Eligibility for rate reduction. [Repealed]
- 34-2105.02: Nonprofit housing developments--Forgiveness of outstanding charges. [Repealed]
- 34-2105.03: Nonprofit housing developments--Rules. [Repealed]
- 34-2105.04: Nonprofit housing developments--Submission of willful false statement. [Repealed]
- 34-2105.05: Nonprofit housing developments--Definitions. [Repealed]
- 34-2106: Payment of sanitary sewer service charges. [Repealed]
- 34-2107: Methods of determination of sanitary sewer service charges.
- 34-2108: Persons obligated to pay sanitary sewer service charge.
- 34-2109: Meters and measuring devices; maintenance and repairs.
- 34-2110: Additional charge for overdue bills; enforcement of lien.
- 34-2111: Sanitary sewer service charges for churches and institutions.
- 34-2112: Sanitary sewer service charges for United States government.
- 34-2113: Use of funds from General Fund for certain sewers.
- 34-2114: Rules and regulations.
- 34-2131: Commissioner authorized to develop plan for interceptor and sewer line.
- 34-2132: Potomac interceptor--Plans, construction, operation, and maintenance; charges for use.
- 34-2133: Potomac interceptor--Appropriations.
- 34-2134: Potomac interceptor--Acquisition of land in Maryland or Virginia; transfer of land from department or agency of United States.
- 34-2151: Establishment of the Lead Service Line Priority Replacement Assistance Fund.
- 34-2152: Funding.
- 34-2153: Eligibility criteria.
- 34-2154: Administering of grants.
- 34-2155: Rules and procedures.
- 34-2156: Non-liability of the District and the Water and Sewer Authority.
- 34-2157: Applicability. [Repealed]
- 34-2201.01: Findings and declarations.
- 34-2202.01: Definitions.
- 34-2202.02: Establishment of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; general purpose of the Authority.
- 34-2202.03: General powers of Authority.
- 34-2202.04: Establishment of a board of directors.
- 34-2202.05: Duties of the Board.
- 34-2202.06: General Manager; employment and duties.
- 34-2202.06a: Storm Water Administration. [Repealed]
- 34-2202.06b: Storm Water Permit Compliance Enterprise Fund. [Repealed]
- 34-2202.06c: Storm Water Advisory Panel. [Repealed]
- 34-2202.07: Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund; assets of the Water and Sewer Utility Administration of the Department of Public Works; transfer of funds and assets; pledge of revenues.
- 34-2202.08: Delegation of Council authority to issue bonds.
- 34-2202.09: Power of the Authority to issue revenue bonds and notes or other obligations.
- 34-2202.10: Delegation of Council authority to issue bonds.
- 34-2202.11: Delegation of Council authority to issue bonds.
- 34-2202.12: Transfer of funds. [Repealed]
- 34-2202.13: District repayment option.
- 34-2202.13a: Defeasance of bonds.
- 34-2202.14: Procurement system inapplicable.
- 34-2202.15: Merit personnel system inapplicable.
- 34-2202.16: Charges and fees and rate setting.
- 34-2202.16a: Low-impact design incentive program and fee discounts.
- 34-2202.17: Transition provisions.
- 34-2202.18: Existing agreements.
- 34-2202.19: Transfer of function and redelegation of authority.
- 34-2202.20: No inurement to private persons; exemption from District taxation.
- 34-2202.41: Operation and Maintenance Account.
- 34-2301: Definitions.
- 34-2302: Amnesty program.
- 34-2303: Opportunity for a tenant to receive service in own name; payment made by tenant.
- 34-2304: Appointment of receiver.
- 34-2305: Administrative review.
- 34-2306: Rules.
- 34-2401.01: Mayor to have power to erect water mains, pipes, and fireplugs.
- 34-2401.02: Operations of Water Department to be under direction of Engineer's Office.
- 34-2401.03: Water supply; rules and regulations.
- 34-2401.04: Fiscal year of Water Department.
- 34-2401.05: Payment of rates for water and water service.
- 34-2401.06: Change of ownership or occupancy; statement of account.
- 34-2401.07: Water main taxes and rents to be uniform.
- 34-2401.08: Department of Environmental Services.
- 34-2401.09: Refund of overpaid assessments.
- 34-2401.10: Water rents--Refund for erroneous payment.
- 34-2401.11: Mayor to have authority to collect water rates in advance.
- 34-2401.12: Water rates not to be a source of revenue.
- 34-2401.13: Payment of water tax into General Fund. [Repealed]
- 34-2401.14: Payment of water rents from Washington Aqueduct into General Fund.
- 34-2401.15: Water not to be diverted beyond District.
- 34-2401.16: Delivery of water--Nearby Maryland; contract.
- 34-2401.17: Delivery of water--Arlington County, Virginia.
- 34-2401.18: "Mayor," "District of Columbia water system" defined.
- 34-2401.19: Acquisition of land and right-of-way for pipelines.
- 34-2401.20: Unlawful tapping of water pipe; penalty.
- 34-2401.21: Notification of violations.
- 34-2401.22: Penalty for damaging or defacing water pipes.
- 34-2401.23: Main pipes; laying for use of public buildings.
- 34-2401.24: Unauthorized opening of mains or pipes.
- 34-2401.25: Water and water service supplied for the use of the government of the United States.
- 34-2401.25a: Permitting authority to install meters.
- 34-2401.26: Contract authority of Mayor regarding costs of Potomac River reservoir; contract payments; appropriations.
- 34-2401.27: Acquisition of land for Washington Aqueduct.
- 34-2403.01: Prevention of water waste.
- 34-2403.02: Use of Potomac water for mechanical and manufacturing purposes.
- 34-2403.03: Large-quantity consumers to maintain water meters.
- 34-2405.01: Water mains and service sewers erected at discretion of Mayor; costs assessed against abutting property.
- 34-2405.02: Assessments for water mains.
- 34-2405.03: Notice of assessments.
- 34-2405.04: Water main and service sewer assessments payable in three installments.
- 34-2405.05: Assessment of property in County of Washington for water mains and service sewers.
- 34-2405.06: Relevying assessments when assessments declared void.
- 34-2405.07: Disposal of funds received by Collector of Taxes.
- 34-2405.08: "Service sewer" defined.
- 34-2407.01: Discontinuance of water service for failure to pay water charges.
- 34-2407.02: Lien for water charges.
- 34-2407.03: Remedies not exclusive.
- 34-2409.01: Levy permitted.
- 34-2409.02: Rates.
- 34-2409.03: Cessation upon introduction of water.
- 34-2409.04: Levy upon discontinuance of water service.
- 34-2410.01: Definitions.
- 34-2410.02: Private fire hydrants.
- 34-2410.03: Maintenance of private fire hydrants.
- 34-2410.04: Inspection of private fire hydrants.
- 34-2410.05: Private fire hydrants: determination of ownership.
- 34-2410.06: Limitations on responsibility for maintenance, repair, and replacement of private fire hydrants.
- 34-2411.01: Delivery of water--Falls Church, Virginia, and adjacent areas; installation expenses; payments; revocation of permit.
- 34-2411.02: Investigation of distribution systems outside District of Columbia.
- 34-2411.03: Acquiring of lands for pipelines authorized.
- 34-2413.01: Rates. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.02: Nonprofit housing developments--Eligibility for rate reduction. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.03: Nonprofit housing developments--Forgiveness of outstanding charges. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.04: Nonprofit housing developments--Rules. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.05: Nonprofit housing developments--Submission of wilful false statements. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.06: Nonprofit housing developments--Definitions. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.07: Increase. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.08: Council authorized to fix water rates. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.09: Water and water service rates and charges. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.10: Additional charge on unpaid water bills. [Repealed]
- 34-2413.11: Potomac water to be furnished to charitable institutions without charge. [Repealed]
- 34-2501: Conditions under which private conduits may be laid.
- 34-2502: Penalty for refusal to remove conduits.
- 34-2503: Right to alter, amend, or repeal reserved.
- 34-2504: Construction of tunnels and structures in Anacostia River.
- 34-2601: Purpose.
- 34-2602: Definitions.
- 34-2603: Environmental impact statement requirements.
- 34-2604: Rules.
- 34-2701: Definitions.
- 34-2702: Formation and operation of 1-call center.
- 34-2703: Availability of permit drawings.
- 34-2704: Notification prior to excavation.
- 34-2705: Requirements of person responsible for excavation or demolition.
- 34-2706: Damage caused by excavation or demolition.
- 34-2707: Liability for damages; civil penalty.
- 34-2708: Mandamus or injunction.
- 34-2709: Emergency excavation or demolition.