D.C. Code § 8-2131.03

Current through codified legislation effective June 1, 2024
Section 8-2131.03 - Inspection
(a) The Mayor, acting on the Mayor's own information or observation, or on the information or observation of another person, may inspect occupied or vacant property to investigate an allegation of a public health nuisance.
(b) Upon the presentation of appropriate credentials to the owner or occupant of the property, the Mayor shall conduct the inspection during reasonable times and in a reasonable manner.
(c) If the owner or occupant of the property denies the Mayor access for the purposes of this section, the Mayor may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant.
(d) If, as a result of an inspection, the Mayor determines that a public health nuisance exists, the Mayor may order the owner or occupant to take appropriate action to abate the public health nuisance in accordance with § 8-2131.05.

D.C. Code § 8-2131.03

May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-163, § 4, 51 DCR 3683.