The DC Code: 7 Human Health Care and Safety
- 7-101: Appointment; duties generally.
- 7-102: Enforcement of vital statistics regulations. [Repealed]
- 7-103: Sanitary Inspectors--Appointment; qualifications; subordinates.
- 7-104: Sanitary Inspectors--Reports.
- 7-105: Report by Director.
- 7-106: Clerks to Director.
- 7-121: Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Nutrition.
- 7-122: Powers and duties.
- 7-123: Administrative support.
- 7-124: Fitness report.
- 7-125: Fitness Fund.
- 7-126: Executive committee.
- 7-131: Regulations to prevent spread of communicable diseases.
- 7-132: Definitions.
- 7-133: Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases--Order for removal.
- 7-134: Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases-- Detention; expiration of order; continuation; hearing on detention; minors.
- 7-135: Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases-- Examination; diagnosis; detention for quarantine; discharge; public hearing.
- 7-136: Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases--Leaving detention without discharge.
- 7-137: Persons believed to be carriers of communicable diseases--Arrest.
- 7-138: Access to building for inspection.
- 7-139: Interference unlawful.
- 7-140: Violation of § 7-136, 7-138, or 7-139, or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder.
- 7-141: Exemption for persons relying on spiritual means to cure disease.
- 7-142: 'Director of the Department of Human Services" defined. [Repealed]
- 7-143: Immediate treatment of minor with venereal disease. [Repealed]
- 7-144: Construction.
- 7-151: Establishment of the Department of Public Health.
- 7-152: Organization of the Department of Public Health.
- 7-153: Appointment of Director.
- 7-154: Establishment of Public Health Coordination Advisory Committee.
- 7-161: Mandatory adverse event reporting.
- 7-171: Chief Clerk and Chief Inspector not to act as deputy.
- 7-172: Assistant Director of Public Health to be physician and discharge duties of health officer during his absence or disability.
- 7-173: Inspector of Fish and Other Marine Products.
- 7-174: Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized--Generally; exceptions.
- 7-175: Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized--Titles.
- 7-176: Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized--Force and effect; exemptions from enforcement; alternative sanctions; adjudication of infractions.
- 7-177: Certain ordinances of Board of Health legalized--Alteration, amendment, or repeal.
- 7-178: Reception, burial, and identification of ashes of certain cremated indigent persons.
- 7-179: Dairy Inspector may act as Inspector of Livestock.
- 7-180: Tuberculosis Sanatoria and District of Columbia General Hospital.
- 7-201: Definitions.
- 7-202: Vital records system established.
- 7-203: Appointment and duties of Registrar.
- 7-204: General requirements.
- 7-205: Birth registration.
- 7-205.01: Social Security numbers.
- 7-206: Infants of unknown parentage.
- 7-207: Delayed filing and registration of birth.
- 7-208: Judicial procedure to establish facts of birth.
- 7-209: Adoption forms.
- 7-210: New certificates of birth.
- 7-211: Death registration.
- 7-212: Delayed filing and registration of death.
- 7-213: Reports of fetal deaths.
- 7-214: Final disposition of dead body or fetus.
- 7-215: Marriage registration.
- 7-216: Divorce and annulment registration.
- 7-217: Amendment.
- 7-218: Reproduction.
- 7-219: Confidentiality.
- 7-220: Copies or data from records.
- 7-221: Fees for vital records and searches.
- 7-222: Persons required to keep records.
- 7-223: Persons required to furnish information.
- 7-224: Matching birth and death certificates.
- 7-225: Penalties.
- 7-226: Regulations.
- 7-227: Severability.
- 7-228: Effective date.
- 7-241: Definitions.
- 7-242: Use and disclosure of health and human services information.
- 7-243: Data system.
- 7-244: Disclosures to a service provider.
- 7-245: Civil penalties for unlawful use or disclosure.
- 7-246: Criminal penalties for unlawful use or disclosure.
- 7-247: Relation to other laws.
- 7-248: Rules.
- 7-301: Mayor to issue rules.
- 7-302: Confidentiality.
- 7-303: Medical examination or treatment not required.
- 7-304: Penalties; prosecutions.
- 7-401: Limitation on liability for medical care or assistance in emergency situations.
- 7-402: Health care professional volunteer assistance protection.
- 7-601: Standard.
- 7-621: Definitions.
- 7-622: Declaration--Execution; form.
- 7-623: Declaration--Restrictions.
- 7-624: Declaration--Revocation.
- 7-625: Physician's duty to confirm terminal condition.
- 7-626: Competency and intent of declarant.
- 7-627: Extent of medical liability; transfer of patient; criminal offenses.
- 7-628: Exclusion of suicide; effect of declaration upon issuance.
- 7-629: Preservation of existing rights.
- 7-630: Effect of subchapter.
- 7-651.01: Definitions.
- 7-651.02: Execution and issuance of comfort care order.
- 7-651.03: Form of comfort care order.
- 7-651.04: Comfort care bracelet or necklace.
- 7-651.05: Revocation of a comfort care order.
- 7-651.06: Decision to withhold resuscitation.
- 7-651.07: Decision to resuscitate.
- 7-651.08: Comfort care; alleviation of pain.
- 7-651.09: Reciprocity.
- 7-651.10: Training and education.
- 7-651.11: Liability.
- 7-651.12: Prohibitions and Penalties.
- 7-651.13: Exclusion of suicide; insurance.
- 7-651.14: Fee.
- 7-651.15: Rules.
- 7-651.16: Applicability.
- 7-651.17: Appropriations. [Repealed]
- 7-701.01: Definitions.
- 7-702.01: Purpose and functions.
- 7-702.02: Long-Term Care Ombudsman; appointment; vacancy.
- 7-702.03: Long-Term Care Ombudsman; appointment; vacancy--Training and experience.
- 7-702.04: Long-Term Care Ombudsman; appointment; vacancy--Powers and duties.
- 7-702.05: Complaint investigation.
- 7-702.06: Confidentiality of records and identities of residents.
- 7-702.07: Immunity from liability.
- 7-703.01: Access to long-term care facilities.
- 7-703.02: Access to records.
- 7-703.03: Visits to the home of a resident.
- 7-704.01: Enforcement; penalties.
- 7-705.01: Injunctive relief.
- 7-705.02: Civil action for damages.
- 7-705.03: Court costs and attorney's fees.
- 7-706.01: Rules.
- 7-731: Exclusive agency powers.
- 7-732: Regulatory Enforcement Fund. [Repealed]
- 7-733: Health Occupations Regulation Fund.
- 7-733.01: Deposit of fees.
- 7-733.02: Board of Pharmacy Fund.
- 7-734: Public Health Laboratory fees.
- 7-735: Public Health Laboratory Fund. [Repealed]
- 7-736: Disbursements from the Laboratory Fund. [Repealed]
- 7-736.01: Grant authority.
- 7-737: Rules.
- 7-741: Definitions.
- 7-742: Smoking prohibitions; inspections.
- 7-743: Exemptions.
- 7-744: Penalties.
- 7-745: Economic hardship waiver.
- 7-746: Employee rights and protections.
- 7-747: Rulemaking.
- 7-751.01: Definitions.
- 7-751.02: Establishment of Program.
- 7-751.03: Administration of the Program.
- 7-751.04: Eligibility requirements.
- 7-751.05: Release of information.
- 7-751.06: Selection criteria.
- 7-751.07: Program participation.
- 7-751.08: Loan repayment.
- 7-751.09: Disbursement procedure.
- 7-751.10: Compensation during service.
- 7-751.11: Tax implications.
- 7-751.12: Monitoring during service.
- 7-751.13: Breach of contract.
- 7-751.14: Change of practice site.
- 7-751.15: Suspension, waiver, and termination of contract.
- 7-751.15a: Health Professional Recruitment Fund.
- 7-751.16: Rulemaking.
- 7-751.17: Applicability. [Repealed]
- 7-761.01: Short title.
- 7-761.02: Definitions.
- 7-761.03: Establishment and purpose of the Department on Disability Services.
- 7-761.04: Organization.
- 7-761.05: Duties.
- 7-761.06: Appointment and authority of the Director.
- 7-761.06a: Reporting requirements.
- 7-761.06b: Reports and notices to be made available to the public.
- 7-761.07: Medicaid services.
- 7-761.08: Transfers of authority.
- 7-761.09: Rulemaking and contracting authority.
- 7-761.10: Delegation and redelegation of authority.
- 7-761.11: Rescission.
- 7-771.01: Definitions.
- 7-771.02: Establishment of the Department of Health Care Finance.
- 7-771.03: Purpose of the Department.
- 7-771.04: Appointment of Director.
- 7-771.05: Duties of Director.
- 7-771.06: Department organization.
- 7-771.07: Powers and duties of the Department.
- 7-771.08: Temporary personnel and procurement authority.
- 7-771.09: Transition process.
- 7-771.10: Date of transfer of assets and authority.
- 7-771.11: Continuation of rules and regulations.
- 7-801: Prophylactic solution to be administered.
- 7-802: Report of eye inflammation; treatment.
- 7-803: Treatment by other than registered physician.
- 7-804: Penalty.
- 7-831: Purpose.
- 7-832: Definitions.
- 7-833: Neonatal testing for metabolic disorders.
- 7-834: Principles governing newborn screening.
- 7-835: Committee on Metabolic Disorders--Composition; term of office; compensation; vacancies; chairperson; meetings.
- 7-836: Committee on Metabolic Disorders--Duties.
- 7-837: Committee on Metabolic Disorders--Annual report to Mayor and Council.
- 7-838: Assumption of costs by District government.
- 7-839: Appropriation.
- 7-840: Effective date.
- 7-851: Definitions.
- 7-852: Newborn hearing screening programs.
- 7-853: Health benefit plan reimbursement.
- 7-854: Rules.
- 7-855: Applicability of sections 7-852 and 7-853.
- 7-861: Program establishment. [Repealed]
- 7-862: Rules. [Repealed]
- 7-863.01: Short title.
- 7-863.02: Purpose.
- 7-863.03: Establishment of Early Intervention Program and Interagency Coordinating Council.
- 7-863.03a: Transfer from Department of Human Services; continuation.
- 7-863.04: Rules.
- 7-871.01: Short title.
- 7-871.02: Definitions.
- 7-871.03: Childhood lead screening and reporting requirements.
- 7-871.04: Enforcement.
- 7-871.05: Penalties.
- 7-871.06: Rules.
- 7-875.01: Purpose.
- 7-875.02: Definitions.
- 7-875.03: Establishment of uniform health screening requirements and health assessment enrollment forms.
- 7-875.04: Payment for health screenings.
- 7-875.05: Rules.
- 7-875.06: Applicability.
- 7-901: Establishment of register; purpose.
- 7-902: Persons required to file reports; confidentiality of register and reports; statistical abstracts.
- 7-903: Definitions.
- 7-904: Limited liability of persons making reports.
- 7-1001: Equal access to public places.
- 7-1002: Equal access to public accommodations and conveyances.
- 7-1003: Architectural barrier-free design requirements. [Repealed]
- 7-1004: Safety standards for drivers of motor vehicles.
- 7-1005: Discrimination in employment prohibited.
- 7-1006: Equal access to housing.
- 7-1007: Penalties.
- 7-1008: White Cane Safety Day.
- 7-1009: Definitions.
- 7-1101: Authority to enter into Compact.
- 7-1102: Compact administrator authorized.
- 7-1103: Supplementary agreements.
- 7-1104: Discharge of financial obligations.
- 7-1105: Consultation concerning proposed transferee.
- 7-1106: Distribution of copies of chapter.
- 7-1131.01: Short title.
- 7-1131.02: Definitions.
- 7-1131.03: Establishment and purposes of the Department of Mental Health.
- 7-1131.04: Powers and duties of the Department of Mental Health.
- 7-1131.05: Appointment and duties of Director.
- 7-1131.06: Appointment and duties of Chief Financial Officer.
- 7-1131.07: Appointment and duties of Chief Clinical Officer.
- 7-1131.08: Appointment and duties of General Counsel.
- 7-1131.09: Appointment and duties of Consumer and Family Affairs Officer.
- 7-1131.10: Partnership Council.
- 7-1131.11: System of Mental Health Care Sub-Council.
- 7-1131.12: Transfer of functions, property, and personnel.
- 7-1131.13: Prosecution and representation by Corporation Counsel.
- 7-1131.14: Rules.
- 7-1131.15: Approval of Medicaid State Plan Amendment.
- 7-1131.16: Transfers to Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.
- 7-1131.17: Youth behavioral health program.
- 7-1131.18: Behavioral health resource guide.
- 7-1131.19: Behavioral Health Ombudsman Program.
- 7-1131.20: Department of Mental Health Nurse Training Program.
- 7-1131.21: Department of Mental Health Enterprise Fund.
- 7-1141.01: Statement of anticipated funding.
- 7-1201.01: Definitions.
- 7-1201.02: Disclosures prohibited; exceptions.
- 7-1201.03: Personal notes.
- 7-1201.04: General rules governing disclosures.
- 7-1202.01: Disclosures by client authorization.
- 7-1202.02: Form of authorization.
- 7-1202.03: Redisclosure.
- 7-1202.04: Revocation of authorization.
- 7-1202.05: Power to grant authorization.
- 7-1202.06: Authority of mental health professional to limit authorized disclosures.
- 7-1202.07: Limited disclosure to 3rd-party payors.
- 7-1203.01: Disclosures within a mental health facility or to participating providers.
- 7-1203.02: Disclosures under law.
- 7-1203.03: Disclosures on an emergency basis.
- 7-1203.04: Disclosures for collection of fees.
- 7-1203.05: Disclosures for research, auditing and program evaluation.
- 7-1203.05a: Disclosures to correctional institutions or law enforcement officials.
- 7-1203.06: Redisclosure.
- 7-1204.01: Court-ordered examinations.
- 7-1204.02: Civil commitment proceedings.
- 7-1204.03: Court actions.
- 7-1204.04: Redisclosure.
- 7-1204.05: Court records; anonymity of parties.
- 7-1205.01: Right to access.
- 7-1205.02: Authority to limit access.
- 7-1205.03: Review by independent mental health professional.
- 7-1205.04: Judicial action to compel access.
- 7-1205.05: Right to correct information.
- 7-1206.01: Security requirement.
- 7-1206.02: Notice requirement--Employees and agents with access to information.
- 7-1206.03: Notice requirement--Clients in group sessions.
- 7-1207.01: Civil liability.
- 7-1207.02: Criminal penalties.
- 7-1208.01: Penalties under other laws.
- 7-1208.02: Prescriptions.
- 7-1208.03: Authority of the Commission on Mental Health.
- 7-1208.04: Prohibition against waiver.
- 7-1208.05: [Reserved]
- 7-1208.06: Conflict with federal law.
- 7-1208.07: Effective date.
- 7-1231.01: Short title.
- 7-1231.02: Definitions.
- 7-1231.03: Forensic consumers.
- 7-1231.04: Conditions of mental health service delivery.
- 7-1231.05: Service planning.
- 7-1231.06: Durable power of attorney for health care; declaration of advance instructions for mental health treatment.
- 7-1231.07: Consent to mental health services and mental health supports.
- 7-1231.08: Administration of medication.
- 7-1231.09: Freedom from seclusion and restraint.
- 7-1231.10: Information privacy.
- 7-1231.11: Evaluation of mental health services and supports.
- 7-1231.12: Grievances.
- 7-1231.13: Retention of civil rights.
- 7-1231.14: Consent of youth receiving mental health services or mental health supports.
- 7-1231.15: Enforcement.
- 7-1301.01: [Reserved]
- 7-1301.02: Statement of purpose.
- 7-1301.03: Definitions.
- 7-1302.01: Determination of need for mental retardation facilities and services in the District. [Repealed]
- 7-1303.01: Competence of individual to refuse commitment.
- 7-1303.02: Voluntary admission.
- 7-1303.03: Application by individual for out-patient nonresidential habilitation.
- 7-1303.04: Petition for commitment of individual 14 years of age or older filed by parent or guardian or by the District.
- 7-1303.05: Application by parent or guardian for nonresidential habilitation.
- 7-1303.06: Petition for commitment of individual under 14 years of age filed by parent or guardian.
- 7-1303.07: Immediate discharge from facility upon request by individual.
- 7-1303.08: Discharge from commitment upon request by parent or guardian.
- 7-1303.09: Transfer of individual from one facility to another.
- 7-1303.10: Discharge from residential care.
- 7-1303.11: Payment for habilitation and care.
- 7-1303.12: Court hearing required prior to commitment.
- 7-1303.12a: Placement pending petition and commitment proceedings.
- 7-1303.13: Effect of determination of incompetency to refuse commitment.
- 7-1303.14: Rules and regulations governing respite care.
- 7-1304.01: Commencement of commitment proceedings; filing of written petition.
- 7-1304.02: Representation by counsel.
- 7-1304.03: Comprehensive evaluation report and individual habilitation plan required; contents; copies.
- 7-1304.04: Payment for independent comprehensive evaluation and habilitation plan.
- 7-1304.05: Hearing conducted promptly.
- 7-1304.06: Hearings conducted in informal manner; procedural rights at hearing.
- 7-1304.06a: Hearing and determination by Court or jury.
- 7-1304.07: Standard of proof.
- 7-1304.08: Hearings closed to public; request for open hearing.
- 7-1304.09: Disposition orders by Court.
- 7-1304.10: Appeal of commitment order.
- 7-1304.11: Periodic review of commitment order.
- 7-1304.12: Payment of costs and expenses.
- 7-1304.13: Advocate for a person with an intellectual disability.
- 7-1305.01: Habilitation and care; habilitation program.
- 7-1305.02: Living conditions; teaching of skills.
- 7-1305.03: Least restrictive conditions.
- 7-1305.04: Comprehensive evaluation and individual habilitation plan.
- 7-1305.05: Visitors; mail; access to telephones; religious practice; personal possessions; privacy; exercise; diet; medical attention; medication.
- 7-1305.06: Prohibited psychological therapies.
- 7-1305.06a: Informed consent.
- 7-1305.06b: Review panel for administration of psychotropic medications.
- 7-1305.06c: Psychotropic medication review.
- 7-1305.07: Essential surgery in medical emergency. [Repealed]
- 7-1305.07a: Health-care decisions policy, annual plan, and quarterly reports.
- 7-1305.08: Sterilization.
- 7-1305.09: Experimental research.
- 7-1305.10: Mistreatment, neglect or abuse prohibited; use of restraints; seclusion; "time-out" procedures.
- 7-1305.11: Performance of labor.
- 7-1305.12: Maintenance of records; information considered privileged and confidential; access; contents.
- 7-1305.13: Initiation of action to compel rights; civil remedy; sovereign immunity barred; defense to action; payment of expenses.
- 7-1305.14: Deprivation of civil rights; public or private employment; retention of rights; liability; immunity; exceptions.
- 7-1305.15: Coordination of services for dually diagnosed individuals.
- 7-1306.01: Increased financial responsibility. [Repealed]
- 7-1306.02: Severability.
- 7-1306.03: Appropriations.
- 7-1306.03a: Rules for implementation.
- 7-1306.04: Authority of Board of Education unchanged.
- 7-1306.05: Effective date.
- 7-1401: Health Care Safety Net Administration establishment.
- 7-1402: Transfers.
- 7-1403: Liabilities of the Public Benefit Corporation.
- 7-1404: Health Care Safety Net Fund and Appropriations. [Repealed]
- 7-1405: Authorization to contract for comprehensive health care services.
- 7-1405.01: Rules.
- 7-1501.01: "Human body parts" defined; prohibited acts.
- 7-1501.02: Penalties; prosecutions.
- 7-1501.03: Rules.
- 7-1521.01: Definitions; short title. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.02: Persons eligible to execute gifts; nonacceptance by donee; rights of donee created by gift. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.03: Persons who may become donees; purposes for which gifts may be made. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.04: Manner of executing gifts. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.05: Delivery of documents of gift. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.06: Amendment or revocation of gift. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.07: Duties of donee; determination of time of death; immunity. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.08: Construction. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.09: Duties of hospitals and hospices. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.09a: Organ preservation. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.10: Certificate requirement. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.10a: Organ preservation. [Repealed]
- 7-1521.11: Rules. [Repealed]
- 7-1531.01: Definitions.
- 7-1531.02: Applicability.
- 7-1531.03: Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death.
- 7-1531.04: Manner of making anatomical gift before donor's death.
- 7-1531.05: Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor's death.
- 7-1531.06: Refusal to make anatomical gift; effect of refusal.
- 7-1531.07: Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment, or revocation.
- 7-1531.08: Who may make anatomical gift of decedent's body or part.
- 7-1531.09: Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent's body or part.
- 7-1531.10: Persons that may receive anatomical gift; purpose of anatomical gift.
- 7-1531.11: Search and notification.
- 7-1531.12: Delivery of document of gift not required; right to examine.
- 7-1531.13: Rights and duties of procurement organization and others.
- 7-1531.14: Coordination of procurement and use.
- 7-1531.15: Sale or purchase of parts prohibited.
- 7-1531.16: Other prohibited acts.
- 7-1531.17: Immunity.
- 7-1531.18: Law governing validity; choice of law as to execution of document of gift; presumption of validity.
- 7-1531.19: Establishment of the donor registry.
- 7-1531.19a: Access to Registry information.
- 7-1531.19b: Sources of Registry information; confidentiality.
- 7-1531.19c: Department of Motor Vehicles transfer of Registry information requirements.
- 7-1531.19d: Effect of amendment or revocation of anatomical gift upon Registry.
- 7-1531.19e: Donor status not dependent on being listed in Registry.
- 7-1531.19f: Rulemaking for Registry.
- 7-1531.20: Effect of anatomical gift on advance health-care directive.
- 7-1531.21: Cooperation between the Chief Medical Examiner and procurement organizations.
- 7-1531.22: Facilitation of anatomical gift from decedent whose body is under jurisdiction of Chief Medical Examiner.
- 7-1531.23: Uniformity of application and construction.
- 7-1531.24: Duties of hospitals and hospices.
- 7-1531.25: Organ preservation.
- 7-1531.26: Certificate requirement.
- 7-1531.27: Rules.
- 7-1531.28: Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
- 7-1541.01: Statement of policy and purpose.
- 7-1541.02: Definitions.
- 7-1541.03: Licenses.
- 7-1541.04: Penalties; prosecutions.
- 7-1541.05: Authorizations by the Chief Medical Examiner. [Repealed]
- 7-1541.05a: Authority of organ procurement organization acting on behalf of eye bank or tissue bank.
- 7-1541.06: Exemptions from subchapter.
- 7-1541.07: Construction.
- 7-1541.08: Authority of licensed blood banks to transfer blood components within District.
- 7-1551.01: Authority of licensed blood banks to transfer blood components within District.
- 7-1551.31: Minor blood donations.
- 7-1551.32: Rules.
- 7-1561.01: Establishment of the organ and tissue donor registry. [Repealed]
- 7-1561.02: Access to Registry information. [Repealed]
- 7-1561.03: Sources of Registry information. [Repealed]
- 7-1561.04: Department of Motor Vehicles transfer of information requirements. [Repealed]
- 7-1561.05: Donor status not dependent on being listed in Registry. [Repealed]
- 7-1561.06: Rulemaking. [Repealed]
- 7-1601: Definitions.
- 7-1602: Comprehensive AIDS Health-Care Response Plan.
- 7-1603: Residential health-care facility.
- 7-1604: AIDS Program Coordination Office.
- 7-1605: Confidentiality of medical records and information.
- 7-1606: Rules.
- 7-1611: Findings.
- 7-1612: Designation of the Effi Slaughter Barry HIV/AIDS Initiative.
- 7-1613: Purpose.
- 7-1614: Designation of an initiative coordinator.
- 7-1615: Participant selection and grant award criteria.
- 7-1616: Allocation of funding.
- 7-1617: Effi Slaughter Barry Initiative Fund; establishment, purpose.
- 7-1631: Definitions.
- 7-1632: Senior HIV/AIDS Education and Outreach Program establishment.
- 7-1633: Program administration.
- 7-1651.01: Definitions.
- 7-1651.02: Human papillomavirus public education campaign.
- 7-1651.03: Department of Health certification.
- 7-1651.04: Human papillomavirus vaccination program.
- 7-1651.05: Rules.
- 7-1651.06: Applicability.
- 7-1671.01: Definitions.
- 7-1671.02: Use of medical marijuana.
- 7-1671.03: Restrictions on use of medical marijuana.
- 7-1671.04: Recommending physician; protections.
- 7-1671.05: Medical marijuana program.
- 7-1671.06: Dispensaries and cultivation centers.
- 7-1671.07: Board of Medicine review of medical marijuana physician recommendations.
- 7-1671.08: Penalties.
- 7-1671.09: Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee.
- 7-1671.10: Fees.
- 7-1671.11: Liability.
- 7-1671.12: Public and private insurance.
- 7-1671.13: Rules.
- 7-1701: Findings and purpose.
- 7-1702: Definitions.
- 7-1703: Smoking restrictions.
- 7-1703.01: Designated nonsmoking areas in restaurants; new construction and major renovation to existing restaurants; smoking areas.
- 7-1703.02: Regulation of smoking in any District of Columbia workplace.
- 7-1703.03: Prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of tobacco use.
- 7-1703.04: No smoking within 25 feet of property signs.
- 7-1704: "No Smoking" signs.
- 7-1705: Enforcement.
- 7-1706: Penalties.
- 7-1707: Severability.
- 7-1708: Exceptions.
- 7-1709: Tobacco smoking education and smoking cessation programs.
- 7-1710: Smoking prohibitions pursuant to existing law.
- 7-1721.01: Definitions.
- 7-1721.02: Sale of tobacco to minors under 18 years of age.
- 7-1721.03: Purchase or possession of tobacco by minors under 18 years of age; use of false identification.
- 7-1721.04: Self-service sale of tobacco.
- 7-1721.05: Package requirements.
- 7-1721.06: Prohibited sellers.
- 7-1721.07: Civil penalties.
- 7-1731: Distribution of free cigarettes prohibited; penalty.
- 7-1751: Definitions.
- 7-1752: Prohibition on sale of cigarettes that are not fire-standard-compliant.
- 7-1753: Test method and performance standard.
- 7-1754: Manufacturer's certification.
- 7-1755: Manufacturer's data retention and availability requirements.
- 7-1756: Penalties and remedies.
- 7-1757: Rules; limitations.
- 7-1801.01: Definitions.
- 7-1801.02: Requirements.
- 7-1803.01: Findings and Purpose.
- 7-1803.02: Definitions.
- 7-1803.03: Certifications; directory; tax stamps.
- 7-1803.04: Agent for service of process.
- 7-1803.05: Reporting of information; escrow installments.
- 7-1803.06: Penalties and other remedies.
- 7-1803.07: Miscellaneous Provisions.
- 7-1811.01: Establishment of Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund.
- 7-1811.02: Board of Trustees of the Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund.
- 7-1811.03: Allocation of funds.
- 7-1831.01: Definitions.
- 7-1831.02: Sale of Rights under Master Settlement Agreement.
- 7-1831.03: Establishment of the District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation; powers and authority.
- 7-1831.04: True sale.
- 7-1831.05: Severability.
- 7-1831.06: Termination.
- 7-1901: Definitions.
- 7-1902: Limitations on applicability. [Repealed]
- 7-1903: Reporting requirements.
- 7-1904: Investigations.
- 7-1905: Provision of protective services.
- 7-1906: Provisional protection order.
- 7-1907: Ex parte temporary protection order.
- 7-1908: Qualified immunity for person reporting alleged abuse.
- 7-1909: Rules.
- 7-1910: Payment or reimbursement for cost of protective services.
- 7-1911: Waiver of privilege.
- 7-1912: Penalties; enforcement.
- 7-1913: Reporting to Council.
- 7-1931: Community Health Care Financing Fund; establishment, purpose.
- 7-1932: Authorization of grants.
- 7-1933: Rand Corporation Assessment Advisory Committee.
- 7-2001: Definitions.
- 7-2002: Child Care Services Assistance Fund; established.
- 7-2003: Sources of funding.
- 7-2004: Eligibility.
- 7-2005: Repayment.
- 7-2006: Disclaimer of liability.
- 7-2007: Rules.
- 7-2008: Annual report by Mayor.
- 7-2031: Definitions.
- 7-2032: Applicability and scope.
- 7-2033: Exemptions.
- 7-2033.01: Transfers of personnel, property, and funds from Department of Health to Office of the State Superintendent of Education; continuation.
- 7-2034: License required.
- 7-2035: Licenses issued pursuant to prior law.
- 7-2036: Powers and duties of the Mayor.
- 7-2037: Variances.
- 7-2038: License renewal.
- 7-2039: Denial of a license.
- 7-2040: Revocation, suspension, denial of license.
- 7-2041: Summary suspension.
- 7-2042: Cease and desist orders.
- 7-2043: Right of entry and inspection.
- 7-2044: Hearings.
- 7-2045: Judicial review.
- 7-2046: Criminal and civil penalties.
- 7-2047: Prosecutions.
- 7-2048: Injunctions.
- 7-2049: Repeal of existing regulations.
- 7-2050: Pending actions and proceedings; existing orders.
- 7-2071.01: Definitions.
- 7-2071.02: Establishment of Health Care Ombudsman Program.
- 7-2071.03: Program evaluation.
- 7-2071.04: Duties.
- 7-2071.05: Public outreach.
- 7-2071.06: Data collection and reporting.
- 7-2071.07: Access to records; confidentiality.
- 7-2071.08: Immunity from liability.
- 7-2071.09: Non-retaliation.
- 7-2071.10: Requirements for health benefits plans and HealthCare Alliance.
- 7-2071.11: Advisory Council.
- 7-2071.12: Funding for the Ombudsman Program.
- 7-2071.13: Inclusion in the budget and financial plan. [Repealed]
- 7-2101: Definitions.
- 7-2102: License requirements.
- 7-2103: Rules.
- 7-2104: Governing boards and advisory committees.
- 7-2105: Inspections.
- 7-2106: Monitoring of residents placed outside District or in therapeutic care.
- 7-2107: Provisional and restricted licensure.
- 7-2108: Enforcement and penalties.
- 7-2121: Definitions.
- 7-2122: Information about emergency care.
- 7-2123: Access to emergency care for victims of sexual assault.
- 7-2124: Personnel training.
- 7-2125: Compliance.
- 7-2201: Declaration of intent; "civil defense" defined.
- 7-2202: Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency; Director and other personnel; compensation.
- 7-2203: Appointment of member of Police Department or Fire Department to position in Office of Emergency Preparedness.
- 7-2204: "Metropolitan Police Department", "Fire Department" defined.
- 7-2205: Powers and duties.
- 7-2206: Limitation of liability.
- 7-2207: Appropriations authorized.
- 7-2208: Annual report.
- 7-2209: Interstate civil defense compacts.
- 7-2231.01: Findings.
- 7-2231.02: Definitions.
- 7-2231.03: Homeland Security Program.
- 7-2231.04: Public information and involvement program.
- 7-2231.05: District of Columbia government employee security training program.
- 7-2231.06: Large building security.
- 7-2231.07: Exercises.
- 7-2231.08: Public notification of emergencies.
- 7-2231.09: Private sector vulnerability assessments and mitigation plans.
- 7-2231.10: Rules for use of surveillance cameras.
- 7-2271.01: Definitions.
- 7-2271.02: Establishment of District of Columbia Homeland Security Commission; membership.
- 7-2271.03: Responsibilities.
- 7-2271.04: Confidentiality of proceedings.
- 7-2271.05: Confidentiality of information.
- 7-2271.06: Records.
- 7-2271.07: Report to the Mayor, Council, and the public.
- 7-2301: Definitions.
- 7-2302: Establishment of program of public emergency preparedness; publication.
- 7-2303: Transmittal of plan or program to Council.
- 7-2304: Issuance of emergency executive order; contents; actions of Mayor after issuance.
- 7-2304.01: Issuance of public health emergency executive order.
- 7-2305: Regulations; recommendation of legislation.
- 7-2306: Duration of emergency executive order; extension; publication of order; regional programs and agreements.
- 7-2307: Violation of emergency executive order.
- 7-2308: Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act to emergency executive order.
- 7-2331: Findings.
- 7-2332: Authority to execute Compact.
- 7-2341.01: Definitions.
- 7-2341.02: Applicability and exemptions.
- 7-2341.03: Emergency medical services agencies: license required.
- 7-2341.04: Emergency medical response vehicles: license or certification required.
- 7-2341.05: Emergency medical services personnel: certification required.
- 7-2341.06: Flight emergency medical services personnel: certification required
- 7-2341.07: Emergency medical services training facilities: certification required.
- 7-2341.08: Emergency medical services instructors: certification required.
- 7-2341.09: Liability insurance required for vehicles, facilities, and agencies.
- 7-2341.10: Provisional and restricted licenses and certifications.
- 7-2341.11: Licenses and certifications issued pursuant to prior authority.
- 7-2341.12: Reciprocity for emergency medical services personnel certified in other jurisdictions.
- 7-2341.13: Powers and duties of the Mayor.
- 7-2341.14: License and certification renewal.
- 7-2341.15: Denial, suspension, and revocation of license or certification.
- 7-2341.16: Summary suspension.
- 7-2341.17: Hearings.
- 7-2341.18: Judicial review.
- 7-2341.19: Trauma care system.
- 7-2341.20: Advertising.
- 7-2341.21: Emergency medical services for children.
- 7-2341.22: Establishment of District of Columbia Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.
- 7-2341.23: Rulemaking.
- 7-2341.24: Criminal and civil penalties.
- 7-2341.25: Prosecutions.
- 7-2341.26: Injunctions.
- 7-2341.27: Repeal of existing regulations.
- 7-2341.28: Pending actions and proceedings; existing orders.
- 7-2341.29: Applicability.
- 7-2361.01: Definitions.
- 7-2361.02: Applicability to volunteer health practitioners.
- 7-2361.03: Regulation of services during emergency.
- 7-2361.04: Volunteer health practitioner registration systems.
- 7-2361.05: Recognition of volunteer health practitioners licensed in other states.
- 7-2361.06: No effect on credentialing and privileging.
- 7-2361.07: Provision of volunteer health or veterinary services; unauthorized practice sanctions.
- 7-2361.08: Relation to other laws.
- 7-2361.09: Regulatory authority.
- 7-2361.10: Civil liability for volunteer health practitioners; vicarious liability.
- 7-2361.11: Workers' compensation coverage.
- 7-2361.12: Uniformity of application and construction.
- 7-2401: Declaration of policy.
- 7-2402: Establishment of Advisory Board. [Repealed]
- 7-2403: Duties of Advisory Board. [Repealed]
- 7-2404: Proposal for immediate negotiation.
- 7-2601: Reports by physicians and institutions required.
- 7-2602: Nature and contents of reports.
- 7-2603: Immunity from liability.
- 7-2701: Health regulations applicable to federal government restaurants; exceptions.
- 7-2801: Purpose.
- 7-2802: Definitions.
- 7-2803: Prohibition of prerecorded transmittals.
- 7-2804: Licensing of alarm dealers.
- 7-2805: Licensing of alarm agents.
- 7-2806: Duties of alarm dealers.
- 7-2807: Duties of security alarm users.
- 7-2808: Standards for security and fire alarm systems.
- 7-2809: Exceptions.
- 7-2810: Inspections.
- 7-2811: Penalties generally.
- 7-2812: Notice of violation.
- 7-2813: Trial.
- 7-2814: Collection of fines and fees.
- 7-2815: Miscellaneous provisions.
- 7-2851: Definitions.
- 7-2852: Prohibition.
- 7-2853: Reporting.
- 7-2854: Penalties.
- 7-2855: Rules.
- 7-2856: Appropriations. [Repealed]
- 7-2857: Nonseverability.
- 7-2858: Applicabililty.
- 7-2871.01: Definitions.
- 7-2871.02: Concussion protection.
- 7-2871.03: Training program.
- 7-2871.04: Materials development and distribution.
- 7-2871.05: Rules.
- 7-2901: Establishment; purpose.
- 7-2902: Qualifications; membership; terms of office.
- 7-2903: Compensation.
- 7-2904: Duties.
- 7-2905: Approval of recommendations.
- 7-2906: Office space and staffing.
- 7-3001: Legislative findings.
- 7-3002: Definitions.
- 7-3003: Establishment of the Drug Treatment Choice Program; purpose.
- 7-3003.01: Establishment of the Access to Recovery Voucher program.
- 7-3004: Establishment of the Addiction Recovery Fund.
- 7-3005: Administration of the Drug Treatment Choice Program and Addiction Recovery Fund.
- 7-3005.01: Certification and participation by treatment providers.
- 7-3006: Confidential records.
- 7-3007: Residency and insurance requirements.
- 7-3008: Benefits.
- 7-3009: Certification of treatment providers.
- 7-3010: Quality assurance for treatment providers.
- 7-3011: Aftercare plan.
- 7-3012: Infrastructure development plan.
- 7-3013: Program evaluation.
- 7-3014: Choice in Drug Treatment Advisory Commission.
- 7-3015: Rulemaking.
- 7-3101: Establishment.
- 7-3102: One year report.
- 7-3103: Rules.