District of Columbia Administrative Code

308 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

309 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

310 TURTLES: SALES 310.1 No person shall sell or offer for sale or distribution to the public, turtles or viable turtle eggs unless, prior to the transaction, proof is filed with the Director that the turtles or turtle eggs come from a lot which has been certified to be free from…

311 DISEASED TURTLES 311.1 The Director may at any time take samples of tank water or any other appropriate method of sampling of turtles offered for sale or distribution and, after testing by a method deemed by the Director to be appropriate for the determination of the presence…

312 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

313 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

314 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

315 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

316 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

317 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

318 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

319 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

320 USE OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS FOR RESEARCH 320.1 The Director of the District Pound may make available, for purposes of medical research and instruction at approved institutions, impounded animals which otherwise would be destroyed. 320.2 The use of impounded animals for research …

321 ANIMAL ALLOCATION BOARD 321.1 Pursuant to the provisions of §§320.1 and 320.2, there is established in the District an Animal Allocation Board which shall consist of the following members: (a) One (1) representative from each institution, to be designated by the head of the i…

322 PERMIT FOR USE OF ANIMALS 322.1 Any institution, as defined in §799 of this chapter, that desires to obtain animals which have been lawfully impounded, shall apply to the Director for a permit. 322.2 If the Director finds that the institution applying for a permit is a fit an…

323 ANIMAL QUARTERS 323.1 The animal house shall be kept in good condition, clean and sanitary, and provide proper lighting, ventilation, and heating. 323.2 The floors of the animal house shall be of waterproof cement, quarry tile, or terrazzo. 323.3 The floors shall be smooth an…

324 RECORDS AND REPORTS 324.1 Institutions having a permit shall maintain suitable records on all allocated impounded dogs and cats. 324.2 The records required in §724.1 shall show the type of experimentation, treatment, general health, and disposition of the animal. 324.3 Adequa…

325 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

326 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

327 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

328 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 §§ 401 and 402, 1 D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. at 125; the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act § 412, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 1 20…

329 FEES 329.1 The following fees shall apply to the spaying and neutering of animals: Type of Animal Type of Service Fees Small dog (under 30 lbs.) Spay/neuter $25.00 Medium dog (30-60 lbs.) Spay/neuter 35.00 Large dog (over 60 lbs.) Spay/neuter 45.00 Cat Neuter 15.00 Cat Spay 2…

399 DEFINITIONS 399.1 When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Department - the Department of Human Services of the District of Columbia. Director - the Director of the Department of Human Services of the District of Columbia. M…

100 TITLE 100.1 These provisions shall be known as the Cottage Food Regulations, hereinafter referred to as “these Regulations”. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 13555 (December 29, 2017). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Food Operations and Community Hygien…

101 INTENT AND SCOPE 101.1 The purpose of these regulations is to: (1) regulate cottage food businesses operating in the District of Columbia; (2) identify food items that are approved for sale in cottage food businesses; (3) identify food items and specialized food processes tha…

102 APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS 102.1 No one shall operate as a cottage food business or produce, package, store, or sell cottage food products without first obtaining a Cottage Food Business Registry Identification Number and Certificate issued by the Department. 102…

103 APPROVED FOOD PRODUCT LIST 103.1 A cottage food business is authorized to produce, package, and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food products identified in Subsection 103.5 that do not support the rapid growth of bacteria that could lead to a foodborne illness when hel…

104 COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCT LABELING REQUIREMENTS 104.1 A cottage food business shall label each food product in accordance with Section 4932(c)(2) of Section 2 of the Cottage Food Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Official Code § 7-742.02(c)(2) (2016 Supp.)), and in accordance with 21 CF…

105 PROCESSES AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED 105.1 A cottage food business shall not produce, package, or sell food products which require temperature control for safety. A cottage food business shall not: (a) Process potentially hazardous foods; (b) Process acidified and lo…

106 FOODS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED 106.1 A cottage food business shall not sell potentially hazardous foods as defined in Section 991 below and by the District Food Code Regulations (Title 25-A DCMR) including but not limited to the following food: (a) Fish or shellfish products; (b)…

107 COTTAGE FOOD SAMPLING REQUIREMENT 107.1 All food products, including those produced and packaged by a cottage food business, are subject to collection, examination and sampling/testing of food by the Department or an authorized representative, to determine if a food product i…

108 REQUIRED INSPECTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES 108.1 When conducting preoperational inspections, the Department shall enter the premises of an applicant requesting a cottage food business on an agreed upon scheduled date and time during normal business hours from Monday thr…

109 SAFE FOOD PRACTICES 109.1 The owner of a cottage food business should apply, at a minimum, the following safe food practices, which help to limit the potential for foodborne illnesses: (a) Proper Handwashing (1) Authorized persons involved with the preparation, packaging or h…

9900 GENERAL PROVISIONS 9900.1 The terms and phrases used in this title shall have the meanings set forth in this chapter, unless the text or context of the particular chapter, section, subsection, or paragraph provide otherwise. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 13555…

9901 DEFINITIONS 9901.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Authorized premises of cottage food business – the portion of a domestic residence housing the home kitchen where the preparation, packaging, storage, or handling of…

100 TITLE – MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN REGULATIONS 100.1 The provisions in this subtitle shall be known as the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Regulations, hereinafter referred to as “these regulations.” SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 011556 (October 17, 2025). Distr…

101 INTENT AND SCOPE 101.1 The purpose of these regulations is to: (a) Regulate microenterprise home kitchen businesses operating in the District of Columbia; (b) Identify the food items that are approved for sale by microenterprise home kitchen businesses; (c) Identify food item…

102 APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 102.1 To obtain a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit and Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Vending Operation Health Permit, an applicant applying for new permit or renewing an existing permit shall complete the …

103 APPLICATION – DEPARTMENT REVIEW 103.1 The Department shall approve or deny a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business application within thirty (30) business days after receiving a properly completed application. 103.2 If the Department approves the application, the Department s…

104 APPLICATION – DENIAL NOTICE 104.1 If an application for a new or renewal Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit or a new or renewal Vending Operation Health Permit is denied, the Department shall provide the applicant with written notice that includes: (…

200 REQUIRED INSPECTIONS – DEPARTMENT RIGHT OF ENTRY 200.1 The operator of a microenterprise home kitchen business shall grant a Department representative access to inspect a microenterprise home kitchen business during the operating hours of the microenterprise home kitchen to c…

201 DENYING DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO INSPECT 201.1 If a Department representative cannot gain access to conduct an inspection of a microenterprise home kitchen, the Department shall leave a Notice of Attempt to Conduct an Inspection at the premises. The Notice shall require the opera…

202 DEPARTMENT ISSUING INSPECTION REPORT AND OBTAINING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT 202.1 At the conclusion of an inspection, the Department shall provide a copy of its completed inspection report to the operator of the microenterprise home kitchen business. The inspection report s…

203 REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT 203.1 The Department shall inform an operator who declines to sign an acknowledgment of receipt of an inspection report that: (a) An acknowledgment of receipt is not an agreement with the finding; (b) Refusing to sign an acknowledgment of recei…

204 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS 204.1 The operator of a microenterprise home kitchen business shall prepare, handle, package, store, and sell food in compliance with the Department’s regulations. 204.2 A microenterprise home kitchen business shall only prepare, handle, package, store,…

205 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS – FOOD LABELING REQUIREMENTS 205.1 A microenterprise home kitchen business shall meet labeling requirements as specified in §§ 102.1(g), 205.2 and 205.3. 205.2 A microenterprise home kitchen business shall sell only approved microenterprise home kitchen…

206 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS – PREVENTING CONTAMINATION 206.1 A microenterprise home kitchen business operator shall ensure that: (a) The microenterprise home kitchen business is preparing, handling, packaging, or selling only those food products included in its application and app…

207 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION – FOOD TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS 207.1 A microenterprise home kitchen business shall comply with the following food cooking temperature requirements: (a) Raw animal foods such as eggs, fish, meat, poultry, and foods containing these raw animal foods sh…

208 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION – FOOD TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AT VENDING SITE 208.1 When preparing, handling, or packaging food for sale at the vending site, a microenterprise home kitchen business shall: (a) Hold hot food at 135o F or above after cooking or reheating; and (b) Reh…

209 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION – EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT VENDING SITE 209.1 All equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces such as counters, sinks, and work surfaces shall be constructed of safe materials, easily cleanable as defined in § 9901, and maintained in good repair. …