Section 8-1017 - Enforcement

Enforcement

(a) The provisions of this subchapter, including the establishment of a schedule of fines for violations of this subchapter, shall be enforced by the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 8 of this title.

(b) In addition to the penalties imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Mayor may refuse to collect or dispose of any solid waste that is not separated as required by this subchapter or any rules issued pursuant to § 8-1018.

(c) The Mayor may deny the issuance or renewal of a license to engage in commercial collection or transportation of solid wastes by vehicle if the applicant does not guarantee that recyclable materials separated as required by this subchapter or by rules issued pursuant to § 8-1018 will be recycled.

CREDIT(S)

(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 18, 36 DCR 595.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3417.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-226, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 8-1001.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor's Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
Delegation of Authority Under the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 and the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985, see Mayor's Order 2008-157, November 20, 2008 (55 DCR 12539).

Current through September 13, 2012