For purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Commercial bicycle operator” means an individual at least 16 years of age who receives financial compensation for the delivery or pick-up of goods or services by bicycle as a substantial part of his or her business or earnings, as defined by the Mayor in rules developed pursuant to § 50-1632(d)(3).
(2) “Courier company” means any firm, partnership, company, corporation, or organization operating within the District of Columbia that employs, compensates, utilizes, or contracts with a commercial bicycle operator.
(3) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
CREDIT(S)
(Mar. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-97, § 2, 35 DCR 1045.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-1411.
Legislative History of Laws
Law 7-97, “Commercial Bicycle Operators Licensing Act of 1987,” was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 7-289, which was referred to the Committee on Public Works. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on January 5, 1988 and January 19, 1988, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on February 9, 1988, it was assigned Act No. 7-141 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
Miscellaneous Notes
Short title: The first section of D.C. Law 7-97 provided: “That this act may be cited as the ‘Commercial Bicycle Operators Licensing Act of 1987’.”