District of Columbia § 8-2231.01 Definitions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 8-2231.01 — Definitions.

District of Columbia § 8-2231.01

JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia

Title 8Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.

Ch. 22Wildlife Protection.

Subch. IIIFishing.

Part AAuthorizing Fishing Licensure by Private Entities.

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D.C. Code § 8-2231.01 (2026).

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For the purposes of this part , the term:

(1)"Covered establishment" means a business, nonprofit enterprise, or nonprofit institution that does not have as its primary or sole business the sale of licenses for recreational fishing in District waters.

(A)"District waters" means flowing and still bodies of water in the District, whether artificial or natural, whether underground or on land.

(B)"District waters" shall not include:

(i)Water on private property prevented from reaching underground or land watercourses; and

(ii)Water in closed collection or distribution systems.

(3)"Recreational fishing" means the non-commercial taking or attempted taking of finfish for personal use, sport, or pleasure, which are not for sale, trade, or barter.

(4)"Substantial change in

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For the purposes of this part , the term:

(1) "Covered establishment" means a business, nonprofit enterprise, or nonprofit institution that does not have as its primary or sole business the sale of licenses for recreational fishing in District waters.

(A) "District waters" means flowing and still bodies of water in the District, whether artificial or natural, whether underground or on land.

(B) "District waters" shall not include:

(i) Water on private property prevented from reaching underground or land watercourses; and

(ii) Water in closed collection or distribution systems.

(3) "Recreational fishing" means the non-commercial taking or attempted taking of finfish for personal use, sport, or pleasure, which are not for sale, trade, or barter.

(4) "Substantial change in ownership" means a transfer of 10% or more in the equity of or financial interest in a covered establishment.