Section 19-1501. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

 

1501.1Any person fishing in the waters of the District of Columbia, including Rock Creek Park and all other fishable waters within the District of Columbia, regardless of whether the person is fishing from the Virginia shoreline or from National Park lands, is required by law to possess a valid D.C. Fishing License.

 

1501.2The following persons shall be exempt from the licensing requirements of Subsection 1501.1:

 

(a)Persons under sixteen (16) years of age;

 

(b)Persons over sixty-five (65) years of age.

 

1501.3A licensed angler shall prominently display the license at all times while fishing and shall allow inspection of the license by any conservation or law enforcement officer upon request.

 

1501.4A scientific collection permit shall be required for scientific collection of fish or other aquatic organisms from District waters.

 

1501.5Angling licenses shall be current for the period from January 1 to December 31, of the calendar year marked on the license.

 

1501.6A person desiring an angler’s license or a scientific collection permit shall file an application with the Director on a form prescribed by the Director.

 

1501.7 The provisions of Subsection 1501.1 shall not apply during National Fishing Week.

 

 

authority

Section 4 of the Water Pollution Control Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-188; D.C. Official Code § 6-923 and 6-940 (1995 Repl.)); Mayor’s Order 85-152, dated September 12, 1985; and Mayor’s Order 98-50, dated April 15, 1998.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 2028 (March 27, 1987); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 3361 (May 12, 2000).

EditorNote

The District Department of the Environment was delegated authority to regulate pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2006-61, dated June 14, 2006.