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Sec. 401. Transfer of functions to Commissioner. Except as otherwise provided in this reorganization plan, all functions of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, including all functions of the President of that Board and all functions of each other member of that Board and including also the executive power vested therein (D.C. Code, sec. 1-218), are hereby transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 402. Transfer of functions to Council. The following regulatory and other functions now vested in the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia are hereby transferred to the Council (subject to the provisions of section 406 of this reorganization plan):

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(1) Making and modifying police regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 1-224 (including the prescribing of penalties under paragraph "Eleventh" thereof).

(2) Prescribing penalties under D.C. Code, sec. 1-224a.

(3) Making and modifying regulations to regulate the keeping and leashing of dogs, and to regulate or prohibit the running at large of dogs, including penalties for violations of such regulations, under D.C. Code, sec. 1-224b.

(4) Making regulations under D.C. Code, secs. 1-226 and 1-227.

(5) Making building regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 1-228.

(6) Making and publishing such orders as may be necessary to regulate the construction, repair and operation of elevators and prescribing such means of security as may be found necessary to protect life and limb under D.C. Code, sec. 1-229.

(7) Issuing proclamations related to the control of rabies under D.C. Code, sec. 1-230.

(8) Making regulations relating to outdoor signs and other forms of exterior advertising under D.C. Code, sec. 1-231.

(9) With respect to the functions transferred to the Council by the provisions of this reorganization plan, (i) making investigations or examinations of municipal matters, and (ii) administering oaths to witnesses, under D.C. Code, sec. 1-237.

(10) Reporting annually to the Congress concerning the functions transferred to the Council by the provisions of this reorganization plan under D.C. Code, sec. 1-238.

(11) Making regulations to provide for the waiver of payment of fees (by persons in the military service of the United States) under D.C. Code, sec. 1-244(a).

(12) Making and adopting regulations relating to the furnishing and keeping in force a bond by persons, firms, or corporations engaged in the business of plumbing or gas fitting, or of installing, maintaining, or repairing heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, or mechanical refrigerating apparatus, equipment, appliances, systems, or parts thereof, or of installing, maintaining, or repairing apparatus, equipment, fixtures, appliances, or wiring, using or conducting electric current under D.C. Code, sec. 1-244(b).

(13) Prescribing regulations for the examination of the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses to engage in the business referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph hereof under D.C. Code, sec. 1-244(b).

(14) Naming highways and naming and renaming circles, bridges, buildings, or other public places or properties under D.C. Code, sec. 1-244(f).

(15) Prescribing penalties under D.C. Code, sec. 1-244(h).

(16) Fixing and changing periods for which licenses, certificates, or registrations may be issued under D.C. Code, sec. 1-257.

(17) Prescribing regulations relating to holidays for District of Columbia employees under D.C. Code, sec. 1-260.

(18) The reception and entertainment of officials of foreign, State, local, or Federal governments and other dignitaries and eminent persons visiting in or returning to the District of Columbia under D.C. Code, sec. 1-262.

(19) Prescribing penalties under D.C. Code, sec. 1-264.

(20) Prescribing rules and regulations relating to notaries public under D.C. Code, sec. 1-501.

(21) Making and publishing general orders regulating the platting and subdividing of lands and grounds under D.C. Code, sec. 1-613.

(22) Prescribing a schedule of fees for surveyor's services under D.C. Code, sec. 1-629.

(23) Exempting certain boilers from provision prohibiting using steam boilers without first obtaining certificate of inspection under D.C. Code, sec. 1-705.

(24) Making regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act of June 25, 1936 under section 14 of that Act (D.C. Code, sec. 1-715).

(25) Making rules and regulations respecting the production, use, and control of electricity, and prescribing fees, under D.C. Code, sec. 1-719.

(26) Making and modifying regulations governing plumbing, house drainage, and sewers, and making and modifying regulations governing the examinations, registration, and licensing of plumbers and the practice of the business of plumbing and gas fitting, under D.C. Code, sec. 1-725.

(27) Establishing fees for permits to connect buildings, premises, or establishments with sewer, water, or gas mains, or other underground structures, and establishing fees for permits granted to make excavations, under D.C. Code, sec. 1-726.

(28) Consulting concerning the formation of one or more citizen advisory councils under D.C. Code, sec. 1-1004(e) (40 U.S.C. 71c(e)).

(29) Defining and redefining the central area of the District of Columbia under D.C. Code, sec. 1-1005(c) (40 U.S.C. 71d(c)).

(30) Approving a major thoroughfare plan or parts thereof or revisions thereof, and proposing revision of the major thoroughfare plan or parts thereof, under D.C. Code, sec. 1-1006(a) (40 U.S.C. 71e(a)).

(31) Consulting with National Capital Planning Commission prior to final adoption of the thoroughfare plan under D.C. Code, sec. 1-1006(b) (40 U.S.C. 71e(b)).

(32) Submitting a copy of the District's advance program of capital improvements to the National Capital Planning Commission under D.C. Code, sec. 1-1007 (40 U.S.C. 71f).

(33) With respect to each inaugural period: (i) making regulations necessary to secure the preservation of public order and protection of life, health, and property, (ii) making regulations respecting the standing, movement, and operation of vehicles, (iii) fixing conditions with respect to licenses to peddlers and vendors, and (iv) fixing fees for the privilege of selling goods, wares, and merchandise, under D.C. Code, sec. 1-1202 (36 U.S.C. 722) [36 U.S.C. 502].

2. REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, ETC.

(34) Making and altering rules for the conduct of business of agency administering, and for the execution and enforcement of, the Healing Arts Practice Act of 1928, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-103, and adopting and altering a common seal thereunder.

(35) Establishing minimum standards of preprofessional and professional education in the healing art and establishing minimum standards for hospitals for interne training under D.C. Code, sec. 2-103a(a).

(36) Adopting and promulgating rules and regulations prescribing (i) the terms and conditions under which a tissue bank license may be issued and renewed, (ii) the fees to be paid by the issuance and renewal of such licenses, (iii) the duration of such licenses, (iv) the grounds for the suspension and revocation of such licenses, (v) the operation of tissue banks, (vi) the conditions under which tissue may be processed, preserved, stored, and transported, and (vii) the making, keeping, and disposition of records by tissue banks and by other persons under D.C. Code, sec. 2-253(b).

(37) Making and adopting rules and regulations to effect the purposes of the Act of July 2, 1940, relating to the licensing of dentists and the practice of dentistry (including the making of rules regulating professional announcements and the number of offices of a licensed dentist and including also the prescribing of rules and regulations to permit the use in hospitals of dental internes) under D.C. Code, sec. 2-302.

(38) Adopting and amending by-laws carrying into effect the Act of February 9, 1907, relating to the registration of graduate nurses, under D.C. Code, secs. 2-403 and 2-406.

(39) Fixing, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-408, the fees referred to in clause (c) thereof.

(40) Adopting and prescribing rules and regulations to carry into effect the Act of September 6, 1960, and prescribing minimum curricula and standards for schools and programs, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-427(a).

(41) Obtaining or requiring the furnishing of information under oath or affirmation or otherwise necessary to assist in prescribing any regulation under the Act of September 6, 1960 under D.C. Code, sec. 2-427(b).

(42) With respect to the functions transferred by the paragraph immediately preceding this paragraph, administering oaths and affirmations, requiring by subpoena or otherwise the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documents, and making application to the Court for an order requiring obedience thereto under D.C. Code, sec. 2-427(b).

(43) Determining the qualifications, prescribing the terms of office, and fixing the compensation of members of the physical therapists examining board under D.C. Code, sec. 2-455.

(44) Adopting and prescribing rules and regulations to carry into effect the Act of September 22, 1961, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-456(a).

(45) Obtaining or requiring the furnishing of information under oath or affirmation or otherwise necessary to assist in prescribing any regulation under the Act of September 22, 1961 under D.C. Code, sec. 2-456(b).

(46) With respect to the functions transferred by the paragraph immediately preceding this paragraph, administering oaths and affirmations, requiring by subpoena or otherwise the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documents, and making application to the Court for an order requiring obedience thereto, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-456(b).

(47) Changing the periods for which registrations as physical therapists or renewals thereof may be issued under D.C. Code, sec. 2-461(a).

(48) Altering, amending, or otherwise changing educational standards (relating to optometrists) under D.C. Code, sec. 2-512.

(49) Making and altering rules for the conduct of business of agency administering, and for the execution and enforcement of, the Act of May 7, 1906, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-608.

(50) Adopting rules and regulations respecting the eligibility of candidates for admission to the practice of podiatry and the scope of examinations, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-702, and adopting a seal thereunder.

(51) Making, altering, and amending rules and regulations to carry into effect the provisions of the Act of February 1, 1907, relating to veterinarians, and requiring the giving of bond and prescribing the form and penalty thereof, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-802.

(52) Determining, authorizing, and directing the subjects to be included in examinations for veterinarians under D.C. Code, sec. 2-803.

(53) Making reciprocal arrangements with authorities of the several states and territories of the United States concerning the licensing of veterinarians under D.C. Code, sec. 2-804.

(54) Making rules for the examination and registration of applicants for (architects') certificates under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1001.

(55) Fixing fees, relating to architects and applicants under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1023.

(56) With respect to the functions transferred by paragraphs (54) and (55), above, requiring the attendance of persons and the production of books and papers, requiring persons to testify, issuing subpoenas, and referring matters to a judge, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1029.

(57) Adopting rules and sanitary regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act of June 7, 1938 (relating to barbers) under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1103.

(58) Making and issuing regulations (relating to the posting of prices in barber shops and violations of such regulations) under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1114a.

(59) Making and amending rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of the Act of December 20, 1944 (relating to boxing contests and exhibitions), under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1212.

(60) Making rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act of June 7, 1938 (relating to cosmetologists) under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1303.

(61) Fixing fees for licenses (relating to plumbers) under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1405.

(62) Providing rules and regulations (relating to examinations for steam and other operating engineers), and prescribing tests to which engines and steam boilers shall be subjected, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1502.

(63) All authority and responsibilities of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia under D.C. Code, secs. 2-1724, 2-1727, and 2-1728 (relating to the District of Columbia Stadium).

(64) Regulating the certification of engineers-in-training, and prescribing examinations for the purpose of testing the applicant's knowledge, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1808(c).

(65) Prescribing a certificate for issuance to applicants who meet requirements for certification as engineers-in-training under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1808(j).

(66) Adopting an official seal under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1808(l).

(67) Adopting, amending, rescinding, and promulgating administrative rules and regulations to carry into effect the Act of September 19, 1950, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1808(n).

(68) With respect to other functions transferred to the Council by the provisions of this reorganization plan, requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers, requiring witnesses to testify, issuing subpenas, and referring matters to a judge under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1808(o).

(69) Fixing the form and amount of bond required to be furnished under D.C. Code, sec. 2-1813.

(70) Prescribing additional information to be contained in applications for pawnbrokers' licenses under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2003(b)(4).

(71) Making rules and regulations for the enforcement of the Act of August 6, 1965, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2007(a)

(72) Determining or fixing a maximum rate of interest for pawnbroker loans and redetermining and refixing any such maximum rate under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2009(a).

(73) Making rules and regulations to carry out the Act of August 6, 1956 (relating to pawnbrokers) under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2017.

(74) Prescribing by regulation the form of and the information to be contained in solicitor information cards, and prescribing the manner of reproduction and authentication of such cards, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2102(a)(7).

(75) Prescribing by regulation the terms and conditions for exempting solicitations from certain provisions of the Act of July 10, 1957 under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2103(d).

(76) Prescribing the form or forms of application for certificate of refrigeration, and requiring by regulation the information to be contained in each such application, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2104(a).

(77) Promulgating regulations to carry out the Act of July 10, 1957 (relating to charitable solicitations) under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2110.

(78) Requiring the furnishing of bond as a condition to the issuance of license to engage in the home improvement business under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2301.

(79) Establishing classes and subclasses of persons licensed to engage in the home improvement business, and specifying the amount and conditions of the bond or other security to be deposited by each member of any such class or subclass, under D.C. Code, sec. 2-2302(a).

(80) By regulation, requiring applicants for licenses or licensees (i) to furnish and keep in force a bond or bonds or other security, and (ii) to procure and keep in force public liability insurance or property damage insurance, or both, under D.C. Code, secs. 2-2302(a)(1) and (2).

3. PUBLIC WELFARE

(81) Making rules and regulations relating to the admission of persons to institutions under D.C. Code, sec. 3-108.

(82) Establishing rules for receiving and temporarily caring for children under D.C. Code, sec. 3-116.

(83) Establishing rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act of October 15, 1962 (relating to public assistance) under D.C. Code, sec. 3-202(b)(2).

(84) Approving regulations in accordance with which shall be determined the amount of public assistance which any person shall receive under D.C. Code, sec. 3-204(a).

(85) Prescribing the manner and form in which application for public assistance shall be made, under D.C. Code, sec. 3-205.

(86) Prescribing regulations governing the custody, use, and preservation of records, papers, files and communications relating to public assistance under D.C. Code, sec. 3-211(a).

(87) Approving rules and regulations relating to funeral expenses under D.C. Code, sec. 3-213.

(88) Prescribing rules and regulations in accordance with which hearings shall be conducted under D.C. Code, sec. 3-214.

4. POLICE AND FIRE

(89) Subdividing the Metropolitan Police District into police districts and precincts under D.C. Code, sec. 4-102.

(90) Determining and fixing limits of age for appointments to the police department under D.C. Code, sec. 4-107.

(91) Prescribing general regulations regarding special policemen under D.C. Code, sec. 4-115.

(92) Making rules and regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 4-117.

(93) Making and modifying rules and regulations for the proper government, conduct, discipline, and good name of the Metropolitan Police force, and fixing penalties, under D.C. Code, sec. 4-121.

(94) Making and amending rules of procedures before trial boards under D.C. Code, sec. 4-122.

(95) Changing, altering, amending, or abolishing rules and regulations of the Metropolitan Police force under the last proviso of D.C. Code, sec. 4-122.

(96) Providing rules for uniform clothing of the police force under D.C. Code, sec. 4-130.

(97) Prescribing the area constituting the "Washington, District of Columbia, metropolitan district" under D.C. Code, sec. 4-132a(b).

(98) Causing the Metropolitan Police force to keep records under D.C. Code, sec. 4-134(5).

(99) Determining traffic violations and other petty offenses with respect to which records are not required to be kept under D.C. Code, sec. 4-134a(a).

(100) Making rules and regulations regarding the written return of arrests under D.C. Code, sec. 4-142.

(101) Making rules and regulations in reference to the detention of witnesses under D.C. Code, sec. 4-144.

(102) Providing by regulation for disposition of property under the proviso of D.C. Code, sec. 4-156(e).

(103) Determining by regulation the disposition of property under D.C. Code, sec. 4-159(c).

(104) Determining, by regulation, disposition of property under D.C. Code, sec. 4-160(a).

(105) By regulation requiring that bonds be furnished and kept in force by persons licensed as private detectives under D.C. Code, sec. 4-171a.

(106) Fixing amounts of bonds obtained to secure against loss resulting from any act of dishonesty or other act by any officer of the Metropolitan Police force under D.C. Code, sec. 4-186.

(107) Making, altering, or amending rules and regulations relating to officers and members of the fire department, and changing the rules and regulations of the fire department promulgated before June 20, 1906, under D.C. Code, sec. 4-402.

(108) Determining and fixing limits of age for original appointments to the fire department under D.C. Code, sec. 4-403.

(109) Prescribing rules and regulations for installing in suburbs extra apparatus and appliances belonging to the fire department under D.C. Code, sec. 4-411.

(110) Entering into and renewing reciprocal agreements under D.C. Code, sec. 4-414(a).

(111) Promulgating rules and regulations regarding the selection and reporting of the names of privates and sergeants possessed of outstanding efficiency under D.C. Code, sec. 4-802.

(112) Promulgating regulations regarding additional compensation for working on holidays under D.C. Code, sec. 4-807.

(113) Designating holidays with respect to officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force and the Fire Department under D.C. Code, sec. 4-808.

(114) Promulgating regulations to carry out the intent and purposes of the Act of August 1, 1958, under D.C. Code, sec. 4-835.

(115) [Pub. L. 90-623, § 7(b), Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1315, provided that paragraph was to have no further effect. Paragraph covered the promulgation of regulations (regarding determination whether injury or disease resulted from the performance of duty) under D.C. Code, sec. 4-909(b) (5 U.S.C. 6324(b)).]

5. BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS

(116) Making regulations for the care and preservation of parkings (established under the Act of June 21, 1906) under D.C. Code, sec. 5-205.

(117) Determining numbers and material, type, and construction of fire escapes under D.C. Code, sec. 5-301.

(118) Adopting regulations to accomplish the purposes and carry into effect the provisions of the Act of March 19, 1906 (relating to fire escapes and safety) under D.C. Code, sec. 5-304.

(119) Promulgating regulations requiring the provision, installation, and maintenance of means of egress, guide signs, guide lights, exit lights, hall and stairway lights, standpipes, fire extinguishers, alarm gongs, striking stations, and other appliances under D.C. Code, sec. 5-317.

(120) Regulating the maximum height of buildings on blocks immediately adjacent to public buildings or to the side of any public building for which plans have been prepared and money appropriated at the time of the application for the permit to construct the building under D.C. Code, sec. 5-405.

(121) Preparing (in consultation with the National Capital Planning Commission) plats defining the areas within which applications for building permits shall be submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts under D.C. Code, sec. 5-411.

(122) Approving boundaries of project areas and redevelopment plans and modifications of redevelopment plans under D.C. Code, secs. 5-705 and 5-711.

(123) Approving the entering by the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency into contracts and agreements, relating to financial assistance, under D.C. Code, sec. 5-717a(a).

(124) Approving the acceptance by the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency of advances of funds for surveys and plans, and approving transfers of funds by that Agency to the National Capital Planning Commission, under D.C. Code, sec. 5-717a(b).

(125) Entering into agreements with the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency respecting certain cash payments from funds of the District of Columbia under D.C. Code, sec. 5-717a(d).

(126) Approving releases, modifications, and departures from features and details of approved redevelopment plans under D.C. Code, sec. 5-718(a).

(127) Transferring all right, title, and interest in and to part or all of certain property to the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency under D.C. Code, sec. 5-720.

(128) Determining whether such property is necessary to the development of the southwest section in accordance with an approved urban renewal plan, determining how much of the property is necessary to carry out such urban renewal plan, and transferring and donating to the Agency all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property under D.C. Code, sec. 5-721.

(129) Transferring to the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency jurisdiction regarding transferred property under D.C. Code, sec. 5-722.

(130) Prescribing regulations for making relocation payments to individuals, families, business concerns, and non-profit organizations for their moving expenses and actual direct losses caused by their displacement from real property acquired for public works projects under D.C. Code, sec. 5-729.

(131) Making regulations to carry out the purposes of the Act of October 6, 1964 under D.C. Code, sec. 5-732.

(132) Adopting regulations to bring horizontal property regimes into compliance with the laws and regulations in effect in the District of Columbia under D.C. Code, sec. 5-928.

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY

(133) Altering, amending, or repealing ordinances of the former Board of Health which were legalized by the Act of April 24, 1880 under D.C. Code, sec. 6-114.

(134) Promulgating rules and regulations to prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases under D.C. Code, sec. 6-118.

(135) By regulation, denominating the diseases within the meaning of "communicable diseases" under D.C. Code, sec. 6-119.

(136) Prescribing penalties for violation of communicable disease regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 6-119h.

(137) Making rules and regulations governing the certification of the given name of a child under D.C. Code, sec. 6-301(a).

(138) Adopting rules and regulations governing the filing of reports of births and the issuance of delayed birth certificates under D.C. Code, sec. 6-301(b).

(139) Making regulations for the collection and disposition of garbage and annexing penalties to such regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 6-501.

(140) Making regulations to carry out the purposes of the Act of March 4, 1929 (relating to combustible refuse) under D.C. Code, sec. 6-507.

(141) Specifying fees for disposing of combustible material in incinerators built by the District of Columbia, and designating routes for hauling or transporting the material, under D.C. Code, sec. 6-511.

(142) Prescribing by regulation the manner of describing, on mattress tags, material used in mattresses under D.C. Code, sec. 6-603.

(143) Making regulations to regulate the design, construction, and maintenance of disposal systems, and the handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of wastes, under D.C. Code, sec. 6-703.

(144) Making and promulgating classifications and regulations for the installation and operation of combustion and other devices susceptible for use in such manner as to violate purposes of smoke prevention law, amending or rescinding such regulations, and promulgating amended or additional regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 6-802.

(145) Making rules and regulations to carry out authority to take measures for the protection of persons and property under D.C. Code, sec. 6-1009 (preamble).

(146) Making regulations to govern the establishment, maintenance, and operation of civil defense units and organizations and the discipline of the members thereof under D.C. Code, sec. 6-1009(a).

(147) Prescribing penalties for violations of regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act of December 26, 1941 under D.C. Code, sec. 6-1010.

(148) Promulgating regulations requiring that cancer, sarcoma, lymphoma (including Hodgkin's disease), leukemia, and all other malignant growths be reported under D.C. Code, sec. 6-1301.

(149) Prescribing a penalty or fine for the violation of any regulation promulgated under the Act of July 27, 1951 under D.C. Code, sec. 6-1304.

7. HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES

(150) Making regulations for keeping in repair streets, avenues, alleys, sewers, and other works under D.C. Code, sec. 7-101.

(151) Changing the name of any street, road, avenue, or other highway when there is duplication of names under D.C. Code, sec. 7-106.

(152) Naming or renaming streets, avenues, alleys, highways, and reservations under D.C. Code, sec. 7-107.

(153) Determining the extent to which plans for the extension of a permanent system of highways may be out of conformity with the street plan of the city of Washington under D.C. Code, sec. 7-108.

(154) Naming streets, avenues, alleys, and reservations under D.C. Code, secs. 7-112 and 7-116.

(155) Abandoning or readjusting streets or proposed streets (in order to provide grounds for educational, religious, or similar institutions) under D.C. Code, sec. 7-113.

(156) Determining the extent to which plans for the extension of highways may be out of conformity with street plan, and naming streets, avenues, alleys, and reservations, under D.C. Code, sec. 7-116.

(157) Accepting the dedication of streets, prescribing regulations in regard to the height of parking and the projection of buildings beyond the building line, and making determinations respecting the District of Columbia having right-of-way through parking, under D.C. Code, sec. 7-117.

(158) Determining the extent to which new highway plans may be out of conformity with the street plan under D.C. Code, sec. 7-122.

(159) Opening, extending, or widening streets, avenues, roads, or highways under D.C. Code, sec. 7-201.

(160) Closing alleys or parts of alleys under D.C. Code, sec. 7-302.

(161) Accepting the dedication of alleys, and closing existing alleys, under D.C. Code, sec. 7-303.

(162) Closing alleys or parts of alleys under D.C. Code, sec. 7-304.

(163) Closing alleys under D.C. Code, sec. 7-305.

(164) Making orders declaring existing alleyways closed and opening new substitute alleyways, under D.C. Code, sec. 7-306.

(165) Making an order canceling existing subdivision of any square and obliterating alleys therein under D.C. Code, sec. 7-308.

(166) Closing alleys or parts of alleys under D.C. Code, sec. 7-309.

(167) Setting land aside for alley purposes under D.C. Code, sec. 7-310.

(168) Closing any street, road, highway, or alley, or any part of any thereof (including the making of the required finding thereon) under D.C. Code, sec. 7-401.

(169) Making regulations for the safety of the public using bridges and for the lighting and the police control of bridges under D.C. Code, sec. 7-501.

(170) Ordering the removal of abandoned street railway tracks, settling claims against D.C. Transit System, Inc., for the paving of abandoning track areas, and determining terms and conditions as to time of payment or payments under D.C. Code, sec. 7-604a.

(171) Regulating the location and depth of gas mains under D.C. Code, sec. 7-706.

(172) Jurisdiction and control over MacArthur Boulevard (formerly Conduit Road) and levying assessments for public improvements, under D.C. Code, sec. 7-1201 (40 U.S.C. 53a).

(173) Denominating portions of streets as business streets, and prescribing general regulations, under D.C. Code, sec. 7-1205.

(174) Granting a Railroad Company permission to lay, maintain, and use sidetracks and sidings under D.C. Code, sec. 7-1210.

(175) Approving the point or points at which additional stations or depots may be constructed, established, and maintained, and approving plans for connecting tracks and elevated structures, under D.C. Code, sec. 7-1212.

(176) Approving the construction of railroad tracks and appurtenant turnouts, branch tracks, and sidings under D.C. Code, sec. 7-1218; and approving plans for the construction of branch sidings under the Act of September 26, 1961 (D.C. Code, note at sec. 7-1218).

(177) Approving the location and construction of railroad tracks, turnouts, branch tracks, spurs, and sidings under D.C. Code, sec. 7-1219.

(178) Approving wage rates fixed and adjusted from time to time by a wage board, under D.C. Code, sec. 7-1236.

8. PARKS

(179) Setting aside space in the streets and avenues for park purposes, denominating portions of streets as business streets, and prescribing general regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 8-108.

(180) Jurisdiction and control of the street parking in streets and avenues under D.C. Code, sec. 8-110.

(181) Transferring jurisdiction over properties or parts thereof to Federal authorities, and accepting from Federal authorities jurisdiction over properties or parts thereof, under D.C. Code, sec. 8-115 (40 U.S.C. 122).

(182) Making rules and regulations for the management of a public convenience station, and fixing charges for the use of such station under D.C. Code, sec. 8-138.

(183) Making rules and regulations for the management of public convenience stations, and fixing charges for the use of the conveniences, under D.C. Code, sec. 8-140.

(184) Accepting land and dedications of land under D.C. Code, sec. 8-162.

(185) Making regulations relating to a beach and dressing houses under D.C. Code, sec. 8-168.

9. PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

(186) Making rules and regulations for the Government and control of wharves, piers, bulkheads, structures, adjacent waters, basins, slips, docks, and land under water under D.C. Code, sec. 9-101.

(187) Making rules and regulations for the Government and proper care of property and annexing penalties to said rules and regulations, and making rules and regulations in regard to building and repairing wharves, the rental thereof, and the rate of wharfage, under D.C. Code, sec. 9-102.

(188) Fixing penalties of bonds of employees under D.C. Code, sec. 9-134(a).

(189) Prescribing by regulation the uniform and identification badge to be worn by individuals under D.C. Code, sec. 9-134(b).

(190) Making and amending regulations for the protection of life and property in or on institutional buildings or grounds under D.C. Code, sec. 9-135.

(191) Acquiring certain squares and reservations, including buildings and other structures thereon, as a site for a municipal center, and closing and vacating portions of streets and alleys, under D.C. Code, sec. 9-201.

(192) Making the finding that real estate is no longer required for a public purpose, under D.C. Code, sec. 9-301 (40 U.S.C. 72c).

(193) Exchanging District-owned land or part thereof under D.C. Code, sec. 9-401.

10. WEIGHTS, MEASURES, AND MARKETS

(194) Prescribing the manner of approving and sealing, stamping, or marking devices or appliances under D.C. Code, sec. 10-103.

(195) Establishing and allowing variation, tolerances, and exemptions, as to small packages, under D.C. Code, sec. 10-117.

(196) Fixing standard loads by which split wood may be sold under D.C. Code, sec. 10-118.

(197) Establishing tolerances and specifications for scales, weights, measures, weighing or measuring instruments or devices, and containers under D.C. Code, sec. 10-127.

(198) Prescribing regulations governing the granting of licenses for the location of public scales, and approving and fixing fees, under D.C. Code, sec. 10-128.

(199) Making regulations for the control, regulation, and supervision of markets under D.C. Code, sec. 10-130.

(200) Making regulations for the control, regulation, and operation of the municipal fish wharf and market under D.C. Code, sec. 10-135.

(201) Making and promulgating rules and regulations for the control and operation of the wholesale farmers' produce market, and establishing a scale of charges, under D.C. Code, sec. 10-137.

11. FEEBLE-MINDED PERSONS

(202) Adopting regulations relating to receiving feeble-minded persons into the District Training School under D.C. Code, sec. 21-1102.

(203) Prescribing general conditions for granting paroles to patients under D.C. Code, sec. 21-1120.

12. CRIMINAL OFFENSES

(204) Restricting, prohibiting, regulating, and controlling hunting and fishing and the taking, possession, and sale of wild animals under D.C. Code, sec. 22-1628.

(205) Prescribing regulations regarding the disposal of property under D.C. Code, sec. 22-1630(a) (last sentence).

(206) Making, altering, and amending harbor regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 22-1701.

(207) Establishing rules and regulations for the administration of the Act of August 12, 1937 (relating to the marketing and labeling of packages of potatoes) under D.C. Code, sec. 22-3409.

(208) Making rules and regulations to carry out the Act of December 16, 1941 (relating to food which is unwholesome or unfit for use) under D.C. Code, sec. 22-3419.

13. EXECUTION FEES

(209) Fixing the fees of an executioner and his assistants for services under D.C. Code, sec. 23-702.

14. PRISONERS; INSTITUTIONS

(210) Rules and regulations permitting the discharge of parolees under D.C. Code, sec. 24-204(b).

(211) Prescribing regulations for employment of persons sentenced to imprisonment in the jail under D.C. Code, sec. 24-412.

(212) Prescribing regulations regarding the sale of surplus products under D.C. Code, sec. 24-418.

(213) Rules and regulations for the government of institutions under D.C. Code, sec. 24-442.

15. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

(214) Prescribing other authority under D.C. Code, sec. 25-106 (last sentence).

(215) Prescribing, making, altering, and amending rules and regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 25-107.

(216) Promulgating regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 25-111(c).

(217) Requiring by regulation that no licensee holding a retailer's license, Class A, B, C, D, or E shall transport any alcoholic beverage into the District of Columbia, permitting such importation under a special permit or permits, prescribing the terms, conditions, and manner of issuance of such permit or permits, and suspending, amending, revoking, or abolishing any such regulations, permit, or system of permits under D.C. Code, sec. 25-112.

(218) Promulgating regulations to permit owners of warehouse receipts to withdraw bonded liquors under D.C. Code, sec. 25-115(c).

(219) Suspending or revoking in whole or in part the requirements of D.C. Code, sec. 25-123, under D.C. Code, sec. 25-123(c).

(220) Prescribing by regulation methods or devices or both for the assessment, evidencing of payment, and collection of taxes under D.C. Code, sec. 25-124(c)(3).

(221) Requiring that the immediate container of each beverage contain the license number of each licensee who sells or offers for sale such beverages under D.C. Code, sec. 25-125(g).

(222) Prescribing the manner of collection and payment of tax on beer under D.C. Code, sec. 25-138.

16. CHARTERS OF INCORPORATION; MONEY LENDING

(223) Granting or refusing a charter of incorporation under D.C. Code, sec. 26-305.

(224) Making rules and regulations for the conduct of business of making loans, and for the enforcement of the Act of February 4, 1913, under D.C. Code, sec. 26-611.

17. TISSUE BANKS; CREMATORIUM

(225) By regulations, authorizing tissue banks and others to remove, transport, and dispose of tissue from dead bodies of human beings without permit under D.C. Code, sec. 27-119a.

(226) Making rules for the proper maintenance and operation of a public crematorium under D.C. Code, sec. 27-130.

18. STANDARD TIME

(227) Advancing the standard time applicable to the District of Columbia under D.C. Code, secs. 28-2711 and 28-2804.

19. CORPORATIONS

(228) Approving newspapers in which persons may give notice of intention to present to Congress bills for incorporation or for alteration or extension of corporation charters under D.C. Code, sec. 29-102.

(229) Fixing fees relating to process under D.C. Code, sec. 29-933(e)(2).

(230) Making rules and regulations relating to service of process under D.C. Code, sec. 29-933(e)(5).

(231) Providing an official seal under D.C. Code, sec. 29-935(c).

(232) Making and modifying regulations to carry out the Act of June 8, 1954, and prescribing penalties for the violation of any such regulations, under D.C. Code, sec. 29-935(f).

(233) Determining fee which shall be charged for furnishing a certificate as to the status of a corporation or as to the existence or nonexistence of facts relating to corporations under D.C. Code, sec. 29-936(b)(21).

(234) Making regulations providing for fees for services under D.C. Code, sec. 29-1092(s).

(235) Making and modifying regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act of August 6, 1962, and prescribing penalties for the violation of any such regulation, under D.C. Code, sec. 29-1093(e).

20. EDUCATION

(236) Approving amounts fixed by the Board of Education to be paid for non-residents to cover the expense of tuition and costs of textbooks and school supplies under D.C. Code, sec. 31-307(b).

(237) Approving regulations made by the Board of Education to carry out the intent and purposes of the Act of September 8, 1960 under D.C. Code, sec. 31-308 (a).

(238) Making rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying into full force and effect the provisions of the Act of January 15, 1920 under D.C. Code, sec. 31-717.

(239) Prescribing regulations regarding the deposit of additional sums by any teacher, and prescribing table of mortality, under D.C. Code, sec. 31-721.

(240) Making rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying the provisions of the Act of August 7, 1946 into full force and effect under D.C. Code, sec. 31-736.

(241) Making regulations concerning (i) the form of application by officers of any medical or dental college for registration and a permit to commence or continue business, (ii) the evidence to be adduced in support thereof, and (iii) the method of taking such evidence, giving notice of hearings upon applications, holding hearings, and making inquiries under D.C. Code, sec. 31-902.

(242) Closing streets and alleys under D.C. Code, sec. 31-1108.

(243) Promulgating rules and regulations governing the manner in which the District duties relating to surplus property shall be carried out, including the fixing of fees to be charged for services, under D.C. Code, sec. 31-1302.

(244) All functions vested in the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia by D.C. Code, sec. 31-1522(b).

21. INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES, AND SERVICES

(245) Promulgating regulations to govern the establishment and maintenance of private hospitals and asylums, and regulating the issuance, suspension, and revocation of licenses, under D.C. Code, sec. 32-304.

(246) Making rules and regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 32-306.

(247) Establishing rates and regulations respecting the admission of pay patients under D.C. Code, sec. 32-308.

(248) Establishing rates and regulations respecting the admission of pay patients under D.C. Code, sec. 32-309.

(249) Establishing rates and regulations respecting the admission of patients under D.C. Code, sec. 32-310.

(250) Establishing rates and regulations respecting the admission of pay patients under D.C. Code, sec. 32-313.

(251) Prescribing rates for furnishing clinical services, drugs, pharmaceutical preparations, or x-ray service, and determining the necessity of using appropriations without regard to the rates prescribed, under D.C. Code, sec. 32-322.

(252) Establishing standards of indigency for admission of patients to municipal hospitals, and establishing rates at which, and regulations under which, emergency and semi-indigent patients may be admitted to wards of Gallinger Municipal Hospital on a full- or part-pay basis, under D.C. Code, sec. 32-326.

(253) Making rules and regulations for enforcing discipline, for imparting instruction or preserving health, and for the physical, intellectual, and moral training of the inmates of the institution for the custody, care, education, training, and treatment of feebleminded persons under D.C. Code, sec. 32-604.

(254) Approving rules and regulations, and approving amendments of rules and regulations prescribing standards of placement, care, and services to be required of child-placing agencies under D.C. Code, sec. 32-783.

(255) Making, altering, amending, and changing bylaws, rules and regulations for the government of the National Training School for Girls, its officers, teachers, employees, and inmates, the employment, discipline, instruction, education, removal, and absolute temporary, or conditional release of girls committed to the school under D.C. Code, sec. 32-904.

(256) Prescribing regulations respecting the sale of surplus products under D.C. Code, sec. 32-1009.

(257) Establishing rates and regulations respecting the care and treatment of any patients under D.C. Code, sec. 32-1010.

22. FOOD AND DRUGS

(258) Preparing rules and regulations with regard to the proper method of collecting and examining drugs and articles of food, under D.C. Code, sec. 33-104.

(259) Making regulations to protect the milk, cream, and ice cream supply of the District of Columbia under D.C. Code, sec. 33-307.

(260) Prescribing regulations under which milk and cream shall be pasteurized under D.C. Code, sec. 33-315.

(261) By regulation, including places other than creameries or receiving stations under the provisions of section 17 of the Act of February 27, 1925 under D.C. Code, sec. 33-317 (second sentence).

(262) Making rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of the Narcotic Drug Act of June 20, 1938 under D.C. Code, sec. 33-405.

(263) Making rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of the Act of July 3, 1943 under D.C. Code, sec. 33-502.

(264) After reasonable public notice and opportunity for a hearing, finding and declaring drugs or compounds, preparations, or mixtures thereof to be habit-forming, excessively stimulating, or to have a dangerously toxic, or hypnotic or somnifacient effect on the body of a human or animal under D.C. Code, sec. 33-701(1)(C).

(265) After reasonable public notice and opportunity for hearing, declaring by rule or regulation duly promulgated that a compound, mixture, or preparation of barbituric acid, its salts and derivatives to have or contain no habit-forming properties and not to have a dangerously toxic or hypnotic or somnifacient effect on the body of a human or animal under D.C. Code, sec. 33-703(1).

(266) After reasonable public notice and opportunity for hearing, finding and declaring by rule or regulation duly promulgated that a compound, mixture, or preparation of amphetamine, desoxyphedrine, phenolethylamine, or their salts or derivatives to contain in addition to such drug or its salts and derivatives some other drug or drugs causing it to possess other than an excessively stimulating effect upon the central nervous system and to have no habit-forming properties or dangerously toxic effect upon the body of a human or animal under D.C. Code, sec. 33-703(2).

(267) Promulgating regulations for the administration and enforcement of the Act of July 24, 1956 under D.C. Code, sec. 33-707

23. INSURANCE

(268) Making rules and regulations to make the conduct of each company in the same line of insurance conform in doing business in the District under D.C. Code, sec. 35-102.

(269) Prescribing rules and regulations for the hearing of appeals (of health, accident, and life insurance companies) under D.C. Code, sec. 35-202.

(270) Requiring, under D.C. Code, sec. 35-407, that at least once in the month of March in each year a summary of the annual financial statement filed thereunder be published in a daily newspaper.

(271) Making and prescribing rules and regulations (subject to the approval of the court) under D.C. Code, sec. 35-419 (penultimate paragraph).

(272) Requiring information, in addition to that specified in the statute, to be included in applications filed for licensing as life insurance general agent, agent, or solicitor under D.C. Code, sec. 35-425.

(273) Requiring information, in addition to that specified in the statute, to be included in applications for licensing as a life insurance broker under D.C. Code, sec. 35-428.

(274) Prescribing rules and regulations governing inspectors of elections held by policy holders of domestic stock life insurance companies for the purpose of converting to a mutual company under D.C. Code, sec. 35-519.

(275) Issuing rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of section 41 of the Act of June 19, 1934 under D.C. Code, sec. 35-541(f).

(276) Making rules and regulations concerning the procedure for the filing or submission of policies under D.C. Code, sec. 35-712-3(f); and making rules and regulations concerning the provisions in supplemental contracts and the submission and approval of such contracts under D.C. Code, sec. 35-712 (last proviso).

(277) Making rules and regulations necessary in making effective the provisions of the Fire and Casualty Act of October 9, 1940 under D.C. Code, sec. 35-1304.

(278) Approving agreements and bylaws established by the rating bureau for its governance, approving rules and regulations adopted by the rating bureau to carry out its functions, and approving amendments to such agreements, bylaws, rules, and regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 35-1404.

(279) Making and promulgating (i) regulations governing the enforcement of the provisions of the Act of May 20, 1948 (providing for regulation of casualty and other insurance rates), (ii) regulations necessary in making that Act effective, and (iii) rules for making compilations of statistical data available to companies and rating organizations under D.C. Code, sec. 35-1508.

24. LABOR

(280) Adopting and promulgating regulations defining terms under section 10 of the Act of February 24, 1914 (sec. 3, Public Law 89-684, approved October 15, 1966).

(281) Making and revising regulations, including definition of terms, under section 8 of title I of the Act of September 19, 1918 (Public Law 89-684, approved October 15, 1966).

(282) Prescribing by regulation records or information necessary or appropriate for the enforcement of the provisions of the Act of September 19, 1918, as amended by Public Law 89-684, approved October 15, 1966, or of the regulations or orders issued thereunder, under section 11 of that Act.

(283) (i) Determining and fixing standards of safety in employment, places of employment, in the use of devices and safeguards, and in the use of practices, means, methods, operations, and processes of employment, and (ii) promulgating general rules and regulations and fixing minimum safety requirements, under D.C. Code, sec. 36-433.

(284) Adopting and promulgating rules and regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 36-434.

(285) Promulgating regulations defining and delimiting the term "any person employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity" under D.C. Code, sec. 36-601(b).

25. MOTOR VEHICLES

(286) Providing by regulation for the issuance of (i) registration certificates and identification tags, (ii) duplicate, registration certificates or duplicate identification tags and (iii) special use identification tags under D.C. Code, sec. 40-102(b); and promulgating thereunder the regulations referred to in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof.

(287) Extending the effective period of registration of motor vehicles under D.C. Code, sec. 40-102(c).

(288) Prescribing regulations to carry out provisions of law respecting registration of, and identification tags for, motor vehicles and trailers, under D.C. Code, sec. 40-102(e).

(289) Prescribing rules and regulations respecting the revocation or suspension of dealers' registrations and dealers' identification tags, including return of such tags, under D.C. Code, sec. 40-102(f).

(290) Prescribing tags treated with special reflective materials and fixing the additional fee charged in connection therewith under D.C. Code, sec. 40-103(a).

(291) Determining the percentage of fees for registration of motor vehicles and trailers to be credited to the General Fund of the District of Columbia under D.C. Code, sec. 40-103(d).

(292) Prescribing regulations relating to the issuance of motor vehicle operators' permits and to extending the validity of certain motor vehicle operators' permits under D.C. Code, secs. 40-301(a)(1) and (6).

(293) Prescribing by regulation matter to be stated on each motor vehicle operator's permit under D.C. Code, sec. 40-301(b).

(294) Making rules and regulations for the administration of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act of the District of Columbia under D.C. Code, sec. 40-419.

(295) Making, modifying, and repealing rules and regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 40-603(a).

(296) Making and modifying regulations in respect to brakes, horns, lights, mufflers, and other equipment, the inspection of the same; the registering, reregistering, titling, retitling, transferring of titles, and revocation of the certificate of title to motor vehicles and trailers, under D.C. Code, sec. 40-603(c).

(297) Making, modifying, and repealing rules and regulations in respect to the movement of traffic, speed, length, weight, height, width, routing, and parking of vehicles, the establishment and location of hack stands, and the establishment and location of parking areas for use of members of Congress and Government officials, under D.C. Code, sec. 40-603(e).

(298) Making regulations with respect to the control of traffic under D.C. Code, sec. 40-603(f).

(299) Prescribing penalties under D.C. Code, sec. 40-603(g).

(300) Designating and reserving parking spaces for the use of members of the Congress under D.C. Code, sec. 40-604 (40 U.S.C. 60a).

(301) Permitting parking of motor vehicles in the Municipal Center, selecting officers and employees whose vehicles may be parked there, and making regulations for the control of the parking of such vehicles, including authority to prescribe fees and charges for the privilege of parking of such vehicles, under D.C. Code, sec. 40-604a(a).

(302) Permitting the public to park motor vehicles in a portion or portions of the Municipal Center, setting aside the portion or portions of that Center for such purpose, making regulations for the control of parking in the portion or portions so set aside (including the authority to restrict the privilege of parking therein to persons having business in the Municipal Center), making regulations to prohibit parking in all portions of the Municipal Center not set apart for such purposes, and prescribing fees and charges for the privilege of parking motor vehicles, under D.C. Code, sec. 40-604a(b).

(303) Prescribing penalties under D.C. Code, sec. 40-604a(c).

(304) Making rules and regulations for the control of the parking of vehicles, and prescribing fees for the privilege of parking vehicles under D.C. Code, sec. 40-616.

(305) Making regulations necessary in the furtherance of the purposes of D.C. Code, sec. 40-617 under the last sentence thereof.

(306) Establishing and revising uniform schedules of rates to be charged for use of space in each parking facility, providing rate differentials, prescribing and promulgating rules and regulations for the carrying out of the provisions of the District of Columbia Motor Vehicle Parking Facility Act of 1942, determining the time within which the cost of acquiring and improving the property shall be liquidated, and providing for the acquisition and improvement of other necessary parking facilities under D.C. Code, sec. 40-804(d).

(307) Making rules and regulations for the control of parking of vehicles, and prescribing fees for the parking of vehicles, under D.C. Code, sec. 40-804(e).

(308) Fixing the amount of collateral to be deposited under D.C. Code, sec. 40-810.

(309) Including fees within the definition of the term "Governmental charges" under D.C. Code, sec. 40-901(4).

(310) By regulation or order, determining, fixing, redetermining, and refixing, maximum finance charges under D.C. Code, sec. 40-902(d).

(311) Making regulations to carry out the purposes of section 2 of the Act of April 22, 1960 under D.C. Code, sec. 40-902(e)(1).

(312) Making additional regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 40-902(e)(2).

(313) Making classifications under D.C. Code, sec. 40-902(e)(3).

(314) By regulation, (i) prohibiting the inclusion of certain provisions in any retail installment contract, and (ii) providing that waivers or purported waivers shall be void and of no effect, under D.C. Code, sec. 40-902(f).

(315) Prescribing by regulation security required of licensed persons, establishing classes and subclasses of persons, specifying the amount and conditions of the bond to be deposited by each of the members of any such class or subclasses, and by regulation requiring applicants for licenses (i) to furnish and keep in force a bond or other security, (ii) to procure and keep in force public liability insurance and property damage insurance, or both, and (iii) to appoint an attorney for the service of process and notices under D.C. Code, sec. 40-903(a).

(316) Promulgating regulations to carry out the purposes of Act, regulating retail installment sales of motor vehicles under D.C. Code, sec. 40-905.

26. PUBLIC UTILITIES

(317) Fixing regulations under which electric light companies may be authorized to construct, use and extend conduits, and prescribing regulations under which electric lighting companies may extend underground conduits and wires, under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1101.

(318) Prescribing conditions and regulations to permit the erection of poles and the stringing of overhead wires thereon under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1105.

(319) Making regulations concerning granting of permits for repair, enlargement, and extension of electric-lighting conduits under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1106.

(320) Making regulations concerning granting of permits for repair, enlargement, and extension of electric-lighting conduits under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1107.

(321) Prescribing regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1406.

(322) Prescribing regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1414.

(323) Making regulations for the proper distribution of water under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1503.

(324) Determining the frequency of levying and collecting water rates under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1504.

(325) Fixing the rates charged for water and water services under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1520c.

(326) Establishing charges for the provision of sanitary sewer service under D.C. Code, secs. 43-1605 and 43-1606.

(327) Promulgating regulations to effectuate purposes of Title II of the Act of May 18, 1954 under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1608.

(328) Imposing additional charges for unpaid sanitary sewer service charge under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1609.

(329) Making rules and regulations to carry out provisions of Public Works Act of 1954 under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1618.

(330) Prescribing regulations respecting the operation and maintenance of the Potomac Interceptor under D.C. Code, sec. 43-1621(a).

27. PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE

(331) Approving form of, and terms and conditions of filing, evidence under D.C. Code, sec. 44-301.

(332) Making rules and regulations governing the writing of insurance, the making of bonds, and the business of insuring or bonding risks under D.C. Code, sec. 44-302.

28. REAL PROPERTY

(333) Prescribing by regulations extensions of time under D.C. Code, sec. 45-723(d)(1).

(334) Prescribing by regulation methods or devices, or both, for the evidencing of payment and the collection of taxes under D.C. Code, sec. 45-736.

(335) Prescribing rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of subchapter II of chapter 7 of title 45 of the D.C. Code, under D.C. Code, sec. 45-737.

(336) Adopting a seal and prescribing the design engraved thereon, and making, revising, or repealing regulations to carry out the provisions of chapter 14 of title 45 of the D.C. Code, under D.C. Code, sec. 45-1403.

(337) Requiring proof of the honesty, truthfulness, and integrity of the applicant under D.C. Code, sec. 45-1405.

29. SOCIAL SECURITY

(338) Prescribing regulations for estimating and determining the reasonable cash value of remuneration in any medium other than cash and for estimating and determining the reasonable amount of gratuities under D.C. Code, sec. 46-301(c).

(339) Prescribing by regulation the period of time as equivalent to a calendar quarter under D.C. Code, sec. 46-301(k).

(340) Prescribing the period of time to be used for the term "month" under D.C. Code, sec. 46-301(n).

(341) Prescribing by regulation the period of seven consecutive days to be used as a "week" under D.C. Code, sec. 46-301(o).

(342) Prescribing regulations specifying time within which employers shall make a return of, and pay contributions accrued with respect to, wages paid during preceding calendar quarter with respect to employment under D.C. Code, sec. 46-304(b).

(343) Prescribing regulations respecting issuance of certificate of release of lien for taxes under D.C. Code, sec. 46-304(e).

(344) Prescribing the extent to which rulings, regulations, or decisions shall be applied without retroactive effect under D.C. Code, sec. 46-304(k).

(345) Prescribing regulations regarding reduction of benefits under D.C. Code, sec. 46-307(c).

(346) Prescribing regulations regarding the making of claims for benefits under D.C. Code, sec. 46-309(a).

(347) Prescribing regulations specifying the frequency and manner of registration and inquiries for work, and by regulation waiving or altering requirements for benefits, under D.C. Code, sec. 46-309(d).

(348) Prescribing regulations governing determinations as to what constitutes leaving work voluntarily without good cause under D.C. Code, sec. 46-310(a).

(349) Prescribing regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 46-310(c).

(350) Prescribing regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 46-310(e).

(351) Prescribing regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 46-311(a).

(352) Prescribing regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 46-311(e).

(353) Prescribing regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 46-311(e).

(354) Fixing rate of fees allowed witnesses under D.C. Code, sec. 46-311(g).

(355) Requiring bonds of employees under D.C. Code, sec. 46-313(a).

(356) Making regulations to carry out the provisions of chapter 3 of title 46 of the D.C. Code under D.C. Code, sec. 46-313(b).

(357) By regulations prescribing restrictions, subject to which information may be made available, under D.C. Code, sec. 46-313(f).

(358) Entering into reciprocal arrangements under D.C. Code, sec. 46-316(a).

(359) Prescribing work records to be kept, under D.C. Code, sec. 46-317(a).

30. TAXATION AND FISCAL AFFAIRS

(360) Fixing amounts of bonds under D.C. Code, secs. 47-113c and 47-120a.

(361) Requiring the giving of bond under D.C. Code, sec. 47-122.

(362) Requiring the giving of bond under D.C. Code, sec. 47-303.

(363) Ascertaining, determining, and fixing annually rate of taxation under D.C. Code, sec. 47-501.

(364) Determining whether any money raised in any fiscal year in excess of the needs for that year shall be available in the succeeding year for the purpose of meeting expenses or for enabling the fixing of a lower rate of taxation for the year following, or both, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-503.

(365) Reporting annually to the Congress the use being made of property specifically exempted from taxation, and any changes in such use, with recommendations, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-801a(e).

(366) Making and promulgating rules and regulations to carry out the intent and purposes of the Act of December 24, 1942 under D.C. Code, sec. 47-801f.

(367) Fixing date of sale of real property on which taxes are levied and in arrears under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1001.

(368) Requiring by regulation the times and manner of reporting income and the information to be reported under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1577a(b)(17) (last paragraph) (Public Law 89-591).

(369) Promulgating rules and regulations permitting as a deduction from gross income allowances for depletion of natural resources under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1557b (a)(7).

(370) Including in regulations tax table for elective use in connection with paying the tax under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1567b(b).

(371) Prescribing regulation or regulations for determining under formula or formulas provided therein the portion of net income subject to tax under the District of Columbia Income and Franchise Tax Act of 1947 under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1580a.

(372) Prescribing and promulgating all regulations referred to in D.C. Code, sec. 47-1586g.

(373) Prescribing and publishing rules and regulations for the enforcement of the District of Columbia Income and Franchise Tax Act of 1947 under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1595.

(374) Making rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1956 under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1595a.

(375) Making rules and regulations for enforcement of law imposing inheritance and estate taxes and providing for granting extensions of time under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1618.

(376) Prescribing regulations relating to issuing certificate releasing property from lien under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1623.

(377) Entering into a compact and issuing rules and regulations for the implementation of such compact under section 103 of Public Law 89-11, approved April 14, 1965 (79 Stat. 60).

(378) Entering into an agreement, issuing rules and regulations for the implementation of such agreement, making exemptions from the coverage of the agreement, making changes in methods of reporting, and giving notice of withdrawal from the agreement, under sections 202, 203, and 205 of Public Law 89-11, approved April 14, 1965 (79 Stat. 65, 66).

(379) Promulgating regulations requiring information to be contained in applications under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1903(a)(5).

(380) Making regulations for the administration of the Act of April 23, 1924 (imposing tax on motor-vehicle fuels), and affixing thereto fines and penalties, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-1916.

(381) Determining penal sum of bond to be deposited by applicants for licenses under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2102.

(382) Adopting seal under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2301.

(383) Prescribing regulations for the public decency under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2328.

(384) Classifying buildings, and requiring licenses, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2328.

(385) Directing as to the identification tags to be borne by licensed vehicles under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2331(f).

(386) Making and modifying regulations governing the conduct of licensed vendors under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2336.

(387) Making regulations for the examination of applicants for licenses under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2338.

(388) Classifying dealers in secondhand personal property under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2339.

(389) Making and promulgating regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2340.

(390) Making regulations for the government and conduct of the business of licensed private detectives under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2341(d).

(391) Requiring a license of businesses or callings other than those specified in the Act and modifying any provision of the Act, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2344.

(392) Prescribing additional subjects in which applicants for license as undertaker shall be examined under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2344a(b).

(393) Promulgating and altering rules and regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2344a(d)(6).

(394) Making regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2345(a).

(395) Providing by regulation that any inspection shall be made either prior or subsequent to the issuance of a license under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2345(b).

(396) Requiring that a class or subclasses of licenses give bond, and fixing the amount of such bond, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2345(c).

(397) Making rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1937, and prescribing and publishing rules and regulations for the enforcement of the Revenue Act of 1939, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2502.

(398) Prescribing amounts to be added to sales prices and collected from purchasers under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2604(a).

(399) Prescribing regulations governing refunds to vendors of amounts repaid to purchasers under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2617(a).

(400) Making, adopting, and amending regulations under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2620.

(401) Prescribing methods for determining the gross proceeds from sales made or services rendered and for the allocation of such sales and services into taxable and nontaxable sales under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2621(c).

(402) Requiring vendors to keep detailed records, and to furnish information, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2621(d).

(403) Requiring vendors to file bond, determining the sureties necessary, and the duration of the bond under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2708.

(404) Requiring purchasers to include in monthly returns (relating to compensating-use tax) information necessary for the computation and collection of the tax under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2711(a).

(405) Requiring returns of purchasers to be made for periods and upon dates other than those specified in the Act, and specifying such periods and dates, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2711(b).

(406) By regulation, including wrapper within the definition of "original package" under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2801(g).

(407) By regulation, permitting tax stamps to be affixed other than to original packages, and approving regulations prescribing the manner of cancellation of stamps, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2802(c).

(408) Prescribing stamps denoting payment of tax, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2802(d).

(409) By regulation permitting licensees to pay tax by imprinting impressions upon original packages by the use of metering devices under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2802(h).

(410) By regulation, prescribing terms and conditions for allowing discount from the face value of tax stamps under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2802(i).

(411) Approving regulations permitting cigarettes to be sold in number less than the number contained in the original package, and fixing fee for retailer's license, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2805(A).

(412) By regulation, requiring that a separate license be obtained for each vending machine or permitting a blanket license for one or more machines, prescribing that evidence of licensing of machines be attached to each machine by means of markers, stickers, or otherwise, and fixing the annual fee for licenses, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2805(B).

(413) By regulation, authorizing the issuance of a license for a place outside the District of Columbia and authorizing the terms and conditions therefor, and fixing the annual fee for license, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2805 (C)(3).

(414) Fixing by regulation periods for which licenses shall remain in effect, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2806.

(415) Making rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of chapter 28 of title 47 of the D.C. Code, under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2808.

(416) Prescribing regulations respecting refunds or allowances as credit on purchase of new tax stamps under D.C. Code, sec. 47-2811(a).

(417) Promulgating regulations to carry out the purposes of the Act of September 1, 1959 under D.C. Code, sec. 47-3009.

31. MISCELLANEOUS

(418) Promulgating rules and regulations with respect to the solicitation and voting of proxies, consents, and authorizations under section 2(a) of the Act of April 18, 1966 (Public Law 89-402; 80 Stat. 123).

(419) By rules and regulations, exempting a transaction or transactions, under section 3(b) (last sentence) of the Act of April 18, 1966 (Public Law 89-402; 80 Stat. 124).

(420) By rules and regulations, defining and prescribing terms and conditions under section 3(d) (last sentence) of the Act of April 18, 1966 (Public Law 89-402; 80 Stat. 124).

(421) Adopting, prescribing, and making the rules and regulations referred to in sections 3(e), 3(f), and 3(h) of the Act of April 18, 1966 (Public Law 89-402; 80 Stat. 124; 125).

(422) Making regulations to secure the preservation of public order and protection of life, health, and property, making special regulations respecting the standing, movement, and operation of vehicles, and fixing fees for special licenses, under the first section of the Act of July 19, 1966 (Public Law 89-514; 80 Stat. 320).

(423) Adopting rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of the District of Columbia Certified Public Accountancy Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-578, approved September 16, 1966), under section 5 of that Act (80 Stat. 787).

(424) Making rules and regulations to carry out the District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-610, approved September 30, 1966) under section 1005 of that Act (80 Stat. 859).

(425) Appointing two directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (80 Stat. 1326). Those directors shall be appointed from among a group of individuals consisting of the following: (1) The members of the District of Columbia Council, (2) the Commissioner of the District of Columbia, and (3) the Assistant to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia (provided for in section 302 of this reorganization plan).

(426) Promulgating rules and regulations for the administration of the work release program under section 5 of the District of Columbia Work Release Act (Public Law 89-803; 80 Stat. 1519).

(427) [Pub. L. 90-623, § 7(b), Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1315, provided that paragraph was to have no further effect. Paragraph covered the fixing of stipends of student employees under 5 U.S.C. 5352].

(428) [Pub. L. 90-623, § 7(b), Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1315, provided that paragraph was to have no further effect. Paragraph covered the fixing of the value of accommodates to be deducted from stipends under 5 U.S.C. 5353].

(429) [Pub. L. 90-623, § 7(b), Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1315, provided that paragraph was to have no further effect. Paragraph covered the prescribing and issuing, or provision for the prescribing and issuing, of regulations under 5 U.S.C. 5527(b)].

(430) Prescribing regulations for the destruction of animals or live poultry affected with contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, and for the proper disposition of their hides and carcasses, and prescribing regulations for disinfection and other regulations, under section 8 of the Act of May 29, 1884, c. 60, 23 Stat. 33, as amended (21 U.S.C. 130).

(431) Agreeing to the closing and vacating of alleys and portions of streets under section 8(b) of the Public Buildings Act of 1959, P.L. 86-249, 73 Stat. 481, as amended (40 U.S.C. 607(b)).

(432) The functions under Title VI of the Act of October 14, 1940, c.862, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1581-1590) which are now vested in the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia pursuant to the provisions of section 610 of that Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1590).

Sec. 403. Budget. Functions with respect to requests for regular, supplemental, or deficiency appropriations for the District of Columbia (made in pursuance of section 214 of the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921, as amended (31 U.S.C. 22) [31 U.S.C. 1108(b)(1)] or in pursuance of any other provision of law) are hereby transferred so as to accord with the following:

(a) The Commissioner of the District of Columbia shall prepare such requests and submit them to the District of Columbia Council.

(b) If the Council approves the requests so submitted, without revision, it shall return them to the Commissioner and the Commissioner shall submit them to the Bureau of the Budget.

(c) If the Council revises the requests so submitted to the Council, it shall return them, with the revisions, to the Commissioner. If the Commissioner concurs in the revisions he shall submit the revised requests to the Bureau of the Budget.

(d) If the Commissioner does not concur in any one or more of the revisions proposed by the Council he shall return the requests, together with the Council's revisions, to the Council and append a statement of the reasons for not concurring. If the Council, by a three-fourths vote of its members present and voting insists upon any one or more of its original revisions, it shall return the requests and the revisions upon which it insists to the Commissioner within five days and so inform him, and he shall submit the requests, incorporating the revisions upon which the Council insists, to the Bureau of the Budget. If such a three-fourths vote does not prevail or the Council does not act on the requests, the Council shall return the requests to the Commissioner and he shall submit them (without the revisions) to the Bureau of the Budget.

(e) If the Council does not approve or revise the requests within thirty days next following their receipts, the requests shall be deemed to be approved by the Council.

(f) The authority of the Commissioner under section 305 of this reorganization plan (to delegate functions) shall not extend to his functions under this section of concurring or not concurring in revisions of requests proposed by the Council.

Sec. 404. Zoning Commission. Functions of the members of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia with respect to serving as members of the Zoning Commission (D.C. Code, sec. 5-412) are hereby transferred as follows:

(a) Those of the President of the Board of Commissioners are transferred to the Chairman of the District of Columbia Council.

(b) Those of the Engineer Commissioner are transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia.

(c) Those of the other member of the Board of Commissioners are transferred to the Vice Chairman of the Council.

Sec. 405. Officers of the Corporation. The functions of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia with respect to being officers of the Corporation under D.C. Code, sec. 1-103 are hereby transferred to the members of the District of Columbia Council and to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia in such manner as to accord with the transfers of functions to the Council and the Commissioner, respectively, as effected by the provisions of the foregoing sections of Part IV of this reorganization plan.

Sec. 406. Approval or disapproval by Commissioner. (a) Each and every action taken by the Council in pursuance of authority transferred to it by the provisions of this reorganization plan in respect of rules or regulations (exclusive of rules and regulations respecting the internal organization or functioning of the Council or the appointment or direction of personnel employed by the Council) or in respect of penalties or taxes shall be promptly presented to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia (provided for in Part III of this reorganization plan) for his approval or disapproval.

(b) If the Commissioner approves an action of the Council presented to him under subsection (a) of this section, that action shall become effective immediately or at such later time as may be specified in the action of the Council.

(c) If the Commissioner neither approves nor disapproves an action of the Council before the expiration of the first period of ten calendar days following the date on which the action is presented to him by the Council, the action of the Council shall become effective without the approval of the Commissioner upon the expiration of the ten-day period or at such later time as may be specified in the action of the Council.

(d) Where the Commissioner disapproves an action of the Council before the expiration of the first period of ten calendar days following the date on which the action is presented to him by the Council, he shall return the action to the Council before such expiration together with a statement of the reasons for his disapproval. No action so returned shall become effective, except that such an action shall become effective if the Council re-adopts the action by a three-fourths vote of the Council members present and voting within thirty days next following the return of the action to the Council. Any action which becomes effective under the subsection shall be effective upon the readoption thereof by the Council or upon such later date as may be specified in the action of the Council.

(e) The authority of the Commissioner under section 305 of this reorganization plan (to delegate functions) shall not extend to his functions under the foregoing subsections of section 406.

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