District of Columbia § 10-307 Rules.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 10-307 — Rules.

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(a)The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 30-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.

(1)Within 180 days of April 23, 2013, the Mayor shall issue rules, which shall:

(A)Ensure maximum permissible use of Department areas and facilities by appropriate distribution of users, with special attention to the balance of uses between Department programs, community uses, and fee-based uses;

(B)Ensure equitable access to fee-based uses thr

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(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 30-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.

(1) Within 180 days of April 23, 2013, the Mayor shall issue rules, which shall:

(A) Ensure maximum permissible use of Department areas and facilities by appropriate distribution of users, with special attention to the balance of uses between Department programs, community uses, and fee-based uses;

(B) Ensure equitable access to fee-based uses through provisions for modest, reduced, or waived fees;

(C) Ensure proper, orderly, and equitable use through scheduling;

(D) Ensure protection and preservation of areas and facilities by not overtaxing facilities;

(E) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of users;

(F) Establish clear procedures for obtaining permits and revocation of permits; and

(G) Update the entire Department fee and permit schedules, maintaining a lower cost for residents.

(2) The authority granted to the Department in § 10-302(b-1) and (d) and § 10-302.01 shall not be exercised until the rules required by paragraph (1) of this subsection have been adopted.

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Legislative History

Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-246, § 7a; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 6042(d), 58 DCR 6226; Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-280, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2124; Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-216, § 2, 61 DCR 13104