District of Columbia § 8-231.02 Prohibitions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 8-231.02 — Prohibitions.

District of Columbia § 8-231.02

Title 8Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.

Ch. 2APaint Hazards and Paint Stewardship.

Subch. ILead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination.

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Bluebook

D.C. Code § 8-231.02 (2026).

Text

(a)All dwelling units, common areas of multifamily properties, and child-occupied facilities constructed prior to 1978 shall be maintained free of lead-based paint hazards.

(b)No person shall apply a lead-based paint or glaze to any surface, including the interior and exterior surfaces, of any residential, public, or commercial building, bridge, or other structure or superstructure, or on any paved surface.

(c)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the District government may deny any license, registration, or permit relating to the use or occupancy of a child-occupied facility or dwelling unit to an owner of that property if the owner is in violation of this subchapter.

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(a) All dwelling units, common areas of multifamily properties, and child-occupied facilities constructed prior to 1978 shall be maintained free of lead-based paint hazards.

(b) No person shall apply a lead-based paint or glaze to any surface, including the interior and exterior surfaces, of any residential, public, or commercial building, bridge, or other structure or superstructure, or on any paved surface.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the District government may deny any license, registration, or permit relating to the use or occupancy of a child-occupied facility or dwelling unit to an owner of that property if the owner is in violation of this subchapter.

Legislative History

Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-381, § 3, 56 DCR 1596; Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-348, § 2(b), 58 DCR 717; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 60(b), 59 DCR 6190