Title 48 — Foods and Drugs.

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D.C. Code § 48-101 Possession or disposition of adulterated articles prohibited
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No person shall, within the District of Columbia, by himself or by his servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of any other person, sell, exchange, or deliver, or have in his custody or possession with the intent to sell or exchange, or expose or offer for sale or exchange, …
D.C. Code § 48-102 Definitions — “Drug”; “food”
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Condemnation” means an administrative restriction or exclusion on the use of specific equipment, utensils, or linens. (2) “Drug” shall include all medicines for external or internal use, antiseptics, disinfectants, and cosmetics. (…
D.C. Code § 48-103 Definitions — “Adulterated article” defined
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An article shall be deemed to be adulterated within the meaning of this chapter: (1) In the case of drugs: (A) if, when sold under or by a name recognized in the United States Pharmacopoeia, it differs from the standard of strength, quality, or purity laid down in the edition the…
D.C. Code § 48-104 Enforcement measures; rules and regulations
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(a) It shall be the duty of the Mayor to adopt such measures as may be necessary to facilitate the enforcement of this chapter with regard to the proper method of collecting and examining drugs and articles of food in the District of Columbia. (b) The Mayor of the District of Col…
D.C. Code § 48-105 Complaints to be investigated
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It shall be the duty of the Mayor to investigate a complaint for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter on the information of any person who lays before him satisfactory evidence by which to substantiate such complaints.
D.C. Code § 48-106 Furnishment of samples for analysis
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Every person offering for sale or delivering to any purchaser any drug or article of food included in the provisions of this chapter shall furnish to any analyst or other officer or agent of the Mayor a sample sufficient for the purpose of analysis of any such drug or article of …
D.C. Code § 48-107 Portion of sample analyzed to be sealed and retained
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In all cases where any drug or article of food shall be taken as a sample to be examined and analyzed, the person making the analysis shall reserve a portion of the sample, which shall be sealed, for a period of 30 days from the time of taking such sample, and in case of a compla…
D.C. Code § 48-108 Interference with officials prohibited
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No person shall hinder, obstruct, or in any way interfere with any inspector, analyst, or other person of the Department of Health in the performance of his duty in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
D.C. Code § 48-108.01 Administrative remedies for enforcement
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(a) The Mayor may take action to enforce this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter, if any person: (1) Operates a food establishment without a valid license; (2) Violates any term or condition of a food establishment license; (3) Does not correct serious viola…
D.C. Code § 48-109 Prosecutions; violations
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(a) Whenever the Mayor has reason to believe that there has been a violation of this chapter or the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the Mayor shall give written notice of the alleged violation to the licensee, person in charge, or employee. The notice shall state the …
D.C. Code § 48-110 Inconsistent acts repealed; certain Acts preserved
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(a) The Mayor shall issue rules in accordance with subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Coun…
D.C. Code § 48-201 Adulterated candy not to be made or sold
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-202 Violations
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-203 Prosecutions
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-301 Immunity from liability
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(a) All other provisions of law notwithstanding, a good faith donor of food which is not known or believed to be unfit for human consumption, as defined in Chapter 1 of this title, or rules issued pursuant to that chapter at the time it is donated to a bona fide charitable or not…
D.C. Code § 48-302 Authority of Mayor
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Nothing in this chapter shall restrict the authority of the Mayor of the District of Columbia to inspect, condemn, denature, destroy, seize, or remove food for human consumption pursuant to § 22-2903 [repealed].
D.C. Code § 48-401 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (a)(1) “Community garden” means an area managed and maintained by a group of individuals to grow and harvest food crops or non-food crops for personal or group consumption, donation, or fundraising that is incidental in nature, and that…
D.C. Code § 48-402 Urban Farming and Gardens Program established
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The Mayor shall establish an Urban Farming and Gardens Program, which shall include the development, implementation, and promotion of policies that encourage the donation and cultivation of public and private vacant lots for use as urban farms or community gardens, including: (1)…
D.C. Code § 48-402.01 Urban Farming Land Leasing Initiative
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(a)(1) By February 1, 2015, the Mayor shall identify at least 25 District-owned vacant lots for potential use for urban farming. (2) These lots shall: (A) Be a minimum of 2,500 square feet; and (B) Have no pending agreements for development or sale. (b) By February 1, 2015, the M…
D.C. Code § 48-402.02 Limitation on expenditures
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No more than $400,000 in Fiscal Year 2016 and $350,000 in each fiscal year thereafter shall be used by the Mayor to implement the Urban Farming and Gardens Program pursuant to § 48-402, the Urban Farming Land Leasing Initiative pursuant to § 48-402.01, the real property tax abate…
D.C. Code § 48-403 Mayor to propose rules; submission to Council; approval
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Within 90 days of February 28, 1987, the Mayor shall develop proposed rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal…
D.C. Code § 48-501 Sale of horse meat and horse meat product — labeling
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-502 Sale of horse meat and horse meat product—Violations
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-503 Sale of horse meat and horse meat product—Council authorized to make regulations
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-601 Production and shipment of products to conform to local standards
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-602 Definitions
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-603 Permit required; renewal; application
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-604 Suspension of permit
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-605 Shipment of products into District meeting federal or state specifications
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-606 Pasteurization requirement
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-607 Products illegally brought into District; seizure; notice to owners; destruction
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-608 Promulgation and publication of regulations or standards to protect supply
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-609 Seller of products in District to determine that shipper has permit
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-610 Violations
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-631 Conflicts of interest of government officers or employees
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-632 Uniform application of examinations, inspection, and rules and regulations
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 48-701 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Distribute” means: (A) To sell any drug for resale; (B) To act as a broker, agent, distributor, jobber, or wholesaler of any drug; or (C) To otherwise negotiate a sale for the resale of any drug. (2) “Drug” means any substance as d…
D.C. Code § 48-702 Prohibitions
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No person shall: (1) Manufacture, distribute, or wholesale any drug in the District of Columbia (“District”) unless the person holds a license or registration as required by this chapter issued by the Mayor to manufacture, distribute, or wholesale drugs; (2) Manufacture, distribu…
D.C. Code § 48-703 License requirements
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(a) To obtain a license to manufacture, distribute, or wholesale any drug, any person who has a principal place of business in the District shall submit a completed application form with the required application fee to the Mayor and comply with the requirements of this chapter an…
D.C. Code § 48-704 Licensure of a drug manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler
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The Mayor shall make available a license application form that requests: (1) The name of the applicant and the address of the place of business for which the applicant seeks a license; (2) If the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of each officer or director of the …
D.C. Code § 48-705 Renewal of license
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Prior to the expiration of a license, the Mayor shall mail a renewal notice to the licensee that includes: (1) The expiration date of the current license; (2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Mayor in order for the renewal license to be issued and…
D.C. Code § 48-706 Conditional license
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The Mayor may issue a conditional license to a person if the person does not meet all of the requirements of this chapter, the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, or any applicable federal law, provided the failure to meet the requirements does not endanger the health, safety,…
D.C. Code § 48-707 Registration of an out-of-state drug manufacturer, distributor, repackager, or wholesaler
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(a) An out-of-state drug manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler who conducts distribution activities within the District shall register with the Mayor on a form prescribed by the Mayor, renew the registration as required by rule, and pay the required registration fee. (b) A per…
D.C. Code § 48-708 Inspections
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(a) The Mayor shall conduct an on-site inspection of an applicant’s facility before a license is granted. (b) The Mayor, at any reasonable hour and consistent with constitutional guidelines, may enter a facility to conduct an announced or unannounced inspection of the facility to…
D.C. Code § 48-709 Summary action
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(a) If the Mayor determines that the conduct of a licensee presents an imminent danger to the health and safety of the residents of the District, the Mayor may suspend or revoke the license, or convert the license to a conditional license of the drug manufacturer, distributor, or…
D.C. Code § 48-710 Suspension, denial, or revocation
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(a) The Mayor may deny, suspend, or revoke a license, or convert the license to a conditional license, if the Mayor determines that: (1) The person has violated a provision of this chapter, the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, or any other applicable federal or District law…
D.C. Code § 48-711 Criminal action
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A person who willfully violates § 48-702(1) is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $5,000 for the first offense or $10,000 for the second or subsequent offense, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. Each day that a violation conti…
D.C. Code § 48-712 Civil infractions
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Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as sanctions for any violation of this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
D.C. Code § 48-713 Cease and desist order; embargo
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(a) If the Mayor determines that a hazardous condition exists that may endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the community, the Mayor may issue a cease and desist order to require a violator to cease operation immediately. Any person subject to a cease and desist order may a…
D.C. Code § 48-714 Rules
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(a) The Mayor shall issue rules pursuant to this chapter in accordance with the provisions of subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2. (b) The proposed rules shall include, but not be limited to: (1) A schedule of license fees; (2) Standards for the exemption of certain employees em…