District of Columbia Administrative Code

331 AMENDMENT AND DISMISSAL OF DOCUMENTS 331.1 If any document initiating or filed in a proceeding is not in substantial conformity with the rules applicable to its contents, or is otherwise insufficient, the Chairperson or the hearing panel may, on his or her or its own initiati…

332 RESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS 332.1 Answers to applications, complaints, petitions, motions, or other documents or orders instituting proceedings may be filed by any party to the proceedings or by any person who has a petition for intervention pending. 332.2 Except as otherwise provid…

333 STYLE OF PLEADINGS AND PETITIONS 333.1 Except for documents filed pursuant to § 322 which shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 18, DCMR, all pleadings, notices, orders and other papers filed under the provisions of this chapter shall be captioned "Before th…

334 MOTIONS 334.1 An application to the Chairperson for an order or ruling not otherwise specifically provided for in §§ 320 to 355 and 399 shall be by motion. 334.2 All motions shall be made at an appropriate time, depending upon the nature of the motion and the relief requested…

335 MOTIONS FOR LEAVE TO FILE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS 335.1 Motions for leave to file otherwise unauthorized documents shall be filed within ten (10) days after service of any document or order or ruling to which the proposed filing is addressed and shall be served on all parties to th…

336 MOTION TO DISQUALIFY THE CHAIRPERSON OR MEMBER(S) OF A HEARING PANEL 336.1 Any party desiring that the Chairperson or a member of the hearing panel disqualify himself or herself from participating in a hearing shall file a motion supported by an affidavit setting forth the gr…

337 SUBPOENAS 337.1 Subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary or tangible evidence for the purpose of hearings or reviews may be issued by the Chairperson in a form substantially similar to that shown in Appendix 2-1 of Chapter 2. 337.2 Appl…

338 DEPOSITIONS 338.1 Any party desiring to take the deposition of a witness shall make application therefor in the form of a petition to the Chairperson, setting forth the reasons why the deposition should be taken, the name and residence of the witness, the time and place propo…

339 TELEPHONIC DEPOSITIONS 339.1 Any party, pursuant to the procedures of § 338 may request the Chairperson to authorize a telephonic deposition of a witness not readily available to appear in person or of a witness beyond the effective territorial jurisdiction of the courts of t…

340 INTERROGATORIES 340.1 Depositions may be taken and submitted on written interrogatories in substantially the same manner as oral depositions as described in § 338 and shall be permitted under similar circumstances by the Chairperson. One (1) copy shall be served on each party…

341 PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE 341.1 Prior to any hearing, the Chairperson may give notice of a pre-hearing conference to all parties to the proceeding and to other persons who appear to have an interest in the proceeding. 341.2 The purpose of a pre-hearing conference is to define an…

342 FORMAL INTERVENTION 342.1 Any person may move to intervene in a proceeding and may become a party thereto if the Chairperson finds that the party may be bound by the order to be entered in the proceeding or that the party has an interest that may not be adequately represented…

343 APPEARANCES BY COUNSEL 343.1 Any party to a proceeding may appear and be heard in person or through an attorney. 343.2 No register of persons who may practice before the Panel shall be maintained and no application for admission to practice shall be required. 343.3 Any party …

344 WAIVER OF RIGHT TO APPEAR 344.1 If all parties waive their right to appear before the hearing panel and present evidence personally or by representative, it shall not be necessary for the panel to give notice of and conduct an oral hearing. 344.2 A waiver of the right to appe…

345 CONDUCT OF HEARINGS 345.1 Hearings shall be open to the parties and to such other persons as the Chairperson deems necessary or proper. At the start of each hearing, the complaint and answer referred to in §§ 801.2 and 801.3, may be read into the record. 345.2 If a pre-hearin…

346 WITNESSES 346.1 Witnesses at a hearing shall testify under oath or affirmation. 346.2 The Chairperson and members of the hearing panel may examine the witnesses and shall allow the parties or their representatives to do so. 346.3 If the Chairperson or member of the hearing pa…

347 EVIDENCE: GENERAL PROVISIONS 347.1 Evidence presented at a hearing shall be limited to material evidence relevant to the issues as drawn by the pleadings or other documents filed in the case, subject to later modifications of the issues which may be necessary to prevent injus…

348 EXHIBITS AND OTHER DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE 348.1 When written exhibits are offered in evidence, one (1) copy shall be furnished to each of the parties at the hearing unless the parties have been furnished previously with copies or the Chairperson directs otherwise. 348.2 If the …

349 OFFICIAL NOTICE 349.1 Without limiting in any manner or to any extent the discretionary powers of the Chairperson to notice other matters or documents which are properly the subject of official notice, the following facts are officially noticed in all proceedings under the pr…

350 OBJECTIONS TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION 350.1 Any person who objects to public disclosure of any information contained in any paper filed in any proceeding, shall segregate, or request the segregation of, such information into a separate paper and shall file it, or req…

351 ARGUMENT BEFORE THE HEARING PANEL 351.1 The Chairperson shall give the parties to the proceeding adequate opportunity during the course of a hearing for the presentation of arguments in support of or in opposition to motions, objections, and exceptions to rulings of the Chair…

352 TRANSCRIPTS 352.1 Hearings shall be recorded or reported and shall be available for transcribing upon request of any party. 352.2 Costs for transcripts of the record or of any portion shall be borne by the parties requesting the transcripts. 352.3 Changes in the official tran…

353 DECISIONS OF HEARING PANEL AND CONSIDERATION OF SANCTIONS 353.1 At the conclusion of the hearing, the Chairperson shall recess the proceedings so that the hearing panel may consider the matter. The Chairperson shall have no vote in the decisions of the hearing panel. Thereaft…

354 REHEARING OR RECONSIDERATION 354.1 A final decision and order in an individual proceeding may be subject to rehearing or reconsideration by the hearing panel within ten (10) days from the date of its entry upon motion by a party or on motion of the Chairperson. 354.2 The grou…

355 DECLARATORY ORDERS 355.1 Any person may file a petition with the Chairperson for submission to the Panel for a declaratory order with respect to the applicability of any rule, order, or statute enforced or administered by the Chairperson, to remove any uncertainty or ambiguit…

356 INVESTIGATIONS 356.1 The Panel may hold investigative hearings on any aspect of taxicab operations. 356.2 In order to use subpoenas to obtain testimony or documents, the Panel shall adopt a resolution authorizing an investigation by the Panel or a committee thereof. 356.3 Res…

357 INTRAINDUSTRY COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES 357.1 Intraindustry complaints and disputes may be considered pursuant to §§ 355, 356, and 368. 357.2 If issues in proceedings before a hearing panel present matters described in § 357.1, the Panel may hold investigative hearings pursuant…

358 AMENDMENTS 358.1 Whenever the Chairperson or the Panel proposes to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule, any interested party or parties may submit data or views on the action proposed in the form of a written petition. 358.2 Any interested party or parties may petition in writing …

399 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 6751, 6796 (October 23, 1987); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 6408 (June 27, 2014). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Taxicabs and Public Vehicles for Hire 31 DCMR § 399 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Un…

400 APPLICATION AND SCOPE 400.1 The purpose of this chapter is to establish substantive rules for the administration and operation of payment service providers (PSPs) who provide the modern taximeter systems (MTSs) required by § 603 of this title, and for the integration of MTSs …

401 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 401.1 Each person interested in being licensed by the Office of Taxicabs (Office) as a PSP to market an MTS to taxicab owners pursuant to § 603 shall apply for and obtain approval of its proposed MTS under this chapter. 401.2 Each person interested in pro…

402 RELATED SERVICES 402.1 A person may operate a PSP and one or more affiliated businesses, provided each affiliated business is operated in compliance with all applicable provisions of this title and other applicable laws. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 6993 (May …

403 PROPOSED MODERN TAXIMETER SYSTEMS – APPLICATIONS BY PSPS 403.1 No person shall operate as a PSP, process an in-vehicle payment for a taxicab trip, market MTS units, or allow another person to use its MTS units, unless such person is a PSP with current approval of its MTS unde…

404 REVIEW PROCESS 404.1 The PSP shall bear the burden of establishing to the satisfaction of the Office that its proposed MTS meets all the requirements of this chapter and §§ 603.8 and 603.9. 404.2 An applicant may be scheduled for one or more demonstrations of its proposed MTS…

405 DECISION TO GRANT OR DENY 405.1 The Office shall complete the review process and issue its decision to grant or deny approval of a proposed MTS within thirty (30) days after the application is filed, provided however, that such period may be extended by the Office for no more…

406 RENEWAL APPLICATIONS 406.1 Each approved MTS shall be submitted for renewal of its approval at least sixty (60) days before the expiration of the approval, unless the Office grants a waiver in writing for good cause shown. A renewal application submitted less than sixty (60) …

407 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 6993 (May 17, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10975 (July 26, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 6429 (June 27, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 2…

408 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO PSPs AND DDSs 408.1 Each PSP shall operate in compliance with this chapter and Chapters 6 and 8 of this title, and other applicable laws. 408.2 Each DDS that provides dispatch or digital payment for taxicabs shall operate in compliance wit…

409 PROHIBITIONS 409.1 No PSP shall participate in a transaction involving taxicab service in the District where the fare, rates, charges, or payment does not comply with the applicable provisions of this title, including this chapter, and §§ 603 and 801. 409.2 No PSP shall allow…

410 ENFORCEMENT 410.1 The enforcement of this chapter shall be governed by Chapter 7. 410.2 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 6993 (May 17, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10975 (July 26, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking publis…

411 PENALTIES 411.1 A PSP or DDS that violates this chapter or an applicable provision of another chapter of this title is subject to: (a) Suspension, revocation, or non-renewal of the Office's approval of its MTS (if a PSP) or modification, suspension, revocation, or non-renewal…

499 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 6993 (May 17, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10975 (July 26, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 12387 (August 30, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DC…

500 APPLICATION AND SCOPE 500.1 This chapter shall apply to and govern all taxicab companies, associations, fleets, and in some instances, independently owned taxicabs, in the District of Columbia. 500.2 The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to comply with the langu…

PRIVATE 501 INITIAL AND RENEWAL CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES; FILING REQUIREMENTStc \l 2 "501 FILING REQUIREMENTS" 501.1 No person shall operate a taxicab company, association, or fleet in the District without first obtaining a Certificate of Operating Authority issued by the Commis…

502 REQUIREMENT OF LOCAL PLACE OF BUSINESS 502.1 Each taxicab company, association, or fleet shall maintain a bona fide administrative office in the District of Columbia. 502.2 A bona fide administrative office is an office that has a working telephone number and address listed i…

503 TAXICAB COLORINGS AND MARKINGS 503.1 Uniform color scheme. Each vehicle used as a taxicab shall be in compliance with the uniform color scheme in § 503.3 if: (a) It is entering service using a new taxicab vehicle license (and corresponding new “H tag” from DMV); (b) It is ent…

504 INDEPENDENT TAXICAB VEHICLE BUSINESSES 504.1 An individual not domiciled in the District (“applicant”) may apply pursuant to this section for an initial certificate of operating authority to operate an independent taxicab vehicle business (“ITVB”), during such times when the …

505 INDEPENDENT TAXICABS 505.1 The Office shall not issue any new independent taxicab numbers. Each taxicab vehicle in operation in the District shall be identified by the PVIN assigned to it pursuant to this title. 505.2 Effective December 31, 2015, each independent taxicab owne…

506 TAXICAB REMOVAL FROM SERVICE 506.1 Immediately upon withdrawing a vehicle from use as a taxicab, the owner shall remove any design, insignia, logo, term, symbol, lettering, or other exterior object or trade, association, company or owner’s name, and vehicle number and remove …

507 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, OR OPERATION 507.1 A taxicab company, association, or fleet shall file an application for transfer approval with the Office before transferring the ownership, operation, or management of the company, association, or fleet. In addition, a com…