Title 37 — Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending.
3 chapters · 62 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 37-131.01 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Fund” means the Vending Regulation Fund established by § 37-131.07(b). (2) “Public market” means a vending operation that takes place in an area of public space set aside and permitted on a regular basis for the sale of goods, merc…
D.C. Code § 37-131.02 Vending from public space
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(a) Except as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall not vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space unless the person holds: (1) A basic business license properly endorsed as provided in subsection (c) of this section; (2) A vending site permit, or …
D.C. Code § 37-131.03 Vending locations
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(a) The Mayor shall designate the specific vending locations on sidewalks, roadways, and other public spaces where a person may vend. (b) A person shall not vend from a location on a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space other than a vending location designated by the Mayor un…
D.C. Code § 37-131.04 Assignment of vending locations
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(a) A vendor shall not vend from a vending location without first obtaining a vending site permit from the Mayor. (b) Vending locations shall be assigned by lotteries conducted by the Mayor, unless: (1) The Mayor establishes an alternate means of assignment by rule; (2) The vendi…
D.C. Code § 37-131.05 Vending development zones
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The Mayor may establish vending development zones, upon application and after public notice, in which the Mayor may waive the regulatory provisions, such as the design standards, the standards for designation of vending locations, and the procedure for assigning vending locations…
D.C. Code § 37-131.06 Public markets
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The Mayor may require the permitting of public markets on public space and may require the licensing of managers of public markets on public space and private space.
D.C. Code § 37-131.07 Fees and funding
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(a) The Mayor may establish fees, by rule, for the application for, and issuance of, each license, permit, and authorization required under this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter. The Mayor may establish the fees based on the class of license, vending location,…
D.C. Code § 37-131.08 Penalties
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(a) The Mayor may establish civil penalties for the violation of this chapter and rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter, including the establishment of civil penalties pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.]. (b) Any person who violates any of the provisions …
D.C. Code § 37-131.09 Establishment of the Citywide Vending Task Force
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(a) Within 30 days after October 22, 2009, the Mayor shall create and convene the Citywide Vending Task Force (“Task Force”), consisting of representatives from the street vendor, small business, downtown business, and other affected communities, including District residents. (b)…
D.C. Code § 37-131.10 Rules
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The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement this chapter, including rules regulating the location, the design, and the maintenance of vendor carts, stands, vehicles, and other equipment, and rules requiring that pers…