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D.C. Code § 7-2101 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Child” means any individual who is: (A) Under 18 years of age; (B) 18 to 20 years of age and subject to a consent decree or dispositional order entered pursuant to Chapter 23 of Title 16; or (C) 18 to 21 years of age and has an ind…
D.C. Code § 7-2102 License requirements
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(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, it shall be unlawful to operate a facility in the District, whether public or private, for profit or not for profit, without being licensed by the Mayor. Each facility shall be licensed by both its type and the le…
D.C. Code § 7-2103 Rules
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(a) The Mayor shall, no later than 12 months after August 13, 1986, and pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue all rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. These rules may categorize and define the various types of facilities, may establish lice…
D.C. Code § 7-2104 Governing boards and advisory committees
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(a) Each facility except a foster home shall have a governing board or local advisory committee that includes 1 or more representatives of the neighborhood where the facility is located. If a licensee operates more than 1 facility in the District, a single governing board or advi…