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D.C. Code § 8-2131.01 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Abate” means to eliminate a public health nuisance, or to reduce the degree or intensity of a public health nuisance. (2) “District” means the District of Columbia. (3) “Person” means any individual; partnership; corporation, inclu…
D.C. Code § 8-2131.02 Prohibited activities
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(a) No person shall: (1) Cause or allow the open dumping of any tire; (2) Cause or allow the open burning of any tire; (3) Cause or allow the storage of any tire unless the owner or operator of the property where the tire is stored takes measures to prevent the tire from accumula…
D.C. Code § 8-2131.03 Inspection
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(a) The Mayor, acting on the Mayor’s own information or observation, or on the information or observation of another person, may inspect occupied or vacant property to investigate an allegation of a public health nuisance. (b) Upon the presentation of appropriate credentials to t…
D.C. Code § 8-2131.04 Prima facie evidence of a public health nuisance
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The presence of vectors in their developmental stages on a property, or in a vessel, container, or other structure on a property, shall be prima facie evidence of a public health nuisance.