D.C. Code § 1-1171.07

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024

Section 1-1171.07 - Applicability

(a) This chapter shall apply as of January 29, 2013.

(b) For an offense committed between January 29, 2013, and March 7, 2013, this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit any conduct that was proscribed under the federal Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. § 7321 et seq., or this chapter, or authorize any penalties that were not available before March 7, 2013.

Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-335, § 8, 58 DCR 599; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-80, § 2(h), 61 DCR 169.

Congress enacted and the President signed Public Law 112-230 on December 28, 2012, excluding the District of Columbia from the coverage of 5 U.S.C. §§ 7321 through 7326 (Hatch Act).

Public Law 112-230 was approved December 28, 2012, satisfying the applicability requirement of subsection (a) of this section.

The Budget Director of the Council of the District of Columbia has determined that the fiscal effect of D.C. Law 18-335 has been included in an approved budget and financial plan.

Hatch Act retention, § 1-625.01. .