Section 24-1399. DEFINITIONS

 

1399.1When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

 

Abatement Infractions - all residential, commercial and general violations for which abatement of the alleged nuisance is necessary or required before the case can be closed.

 

Commercial Violations - describes those code infractions committed by or at any establishment that does not receive District solid waste collection service.

 

Fine Amount - the monetary sanction assigned to the violation.

 

General Violations - describes those code infractions committed by any person(s) within the boundaries of the District of Columbia who at the time of the violation is not then associated with any particular residence or commercial establishment.

 

Legal Holiday - any holiday observed by the Government of the District of Columbia.

 

Non-Abatement Infraction - all residential, commercial and general violations for which abatement of the alleged nuisance is not required.

 

Public Emergency - for the purposes of this chapter a public emergency shall be defined as any situation where the health safety, property, or welfare of persons or property in the District of Columbia is or maybe threatened.

 

Residential Violations - describes those code infractions committed by or at any establishment which receives District solid waste collection service (residential buildings containing three (3) or fewer dwelling units).

 

Respondent - the party to whom the Notice of Violation is issued pursuant to the provisions of §4(c)(2) of the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985 (D.C. Law 6-100, D.C. Code §6-2903(c)(2) (1989 Repl.)), as amended. (37 DCR 6057)

 

Service Hours - the number of hours of alternate community service required to satisfy the violation, if requested by the respondent.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 7807, 7828 (December 4, 1987); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 6057 (September 14, 1990).