D.C. Code § 8-771.10

Current through codified legislation effective April 20, 2024
Section 8-771.10 - Rules, enforcement, and fees.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
(b)
(1) The Mayor shall charge an annual administrative fee to producers or battery stewardship organizations implementing approved battery stewardship plans to cover the District's oversight costs, including planning, plan review, annual oversight, enforcement, and other directly related tasks.
(2) The Mayor may impose civil fines and penalties for violations of the provisions of this subtitle or any rules issued pursuant to this subtitle, pursuant to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code § 2-1801.01 et seq.) ("Civil Infractions Act"). Enforcement and adjudication of an infraction shall be pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act.
(3) Fees, penalties, and fines collected under this subtitle shall be deposited in the Product Stewardship Fund established by section 127.
(c)
(1) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this subtitle, or any rule issued pursuant to this subtitle, the Mayor may, upon 48 hours' written notice and the presentation of appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, enter upon any public or private property in a reasonable and lawful manner during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection and observation.
(2) If denied access to any place while carrying out the activities described paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Mayor may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant.

D.C. Code § 8-771.10

Added by D.C. Law 23-211,§ 2, 68 DCR 003425, eff. 3/16/2021.