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8		-	AN ACT
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12		-	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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17		-	To amend the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 to create a permit for
18		-	microenterprise home kitchen businesses in the District, to allow businesses otherwise
19		-	eligible to be a vendor to apply for a microenterprise home kitchen permit, to limit the
20		-	requirements the Department of Health can impose for a micro enterprise home kitchen
21		-	permit; to amend the Vending Regulation Act of 2009 to provide for new definitions, to
22		-	establish hours of operation for vendors, to prohibit criminal background checks for
23		-	vendors, to establish food cart design standards and processes for approved food cart
24		-	design approval by the Department of Health, to provide for locations at which food
25		-	vending carts may be serviced and stored, to establish fees for a business license, site
26		-	permit, and certain vending lotteries; to remove criminal penalties for a violation of the
27		-	act or vending regulations and require a revised schedule of penalties , to provide civil
28		-	enforcement officers the authority to request reasonable identification for individuals who
29		-	vend without a license, to allow the Mayor to establish sidewalk vending zones and to
30		-	prescribe specific requirements for sidewalk vending zones, to establish specific
31		-	requirements for sidewalk vending zone managers and to require the Mayor to issue a
32		-	request for proposals for any sidewalk vending zone manager, to establish the Columbia
33		-	Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone and to require the Mayor to issue a
34		-	request for proposals and execute a contract within a specific period of time for a
35		-	sidewalk vending zone manager within the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk
36		-	Vending Zone, to establish an amnesty program for street vendors that will waive
37		-	delinquent debts incurred by vendors, and to require the May or to commission a study to
38		-	identify spaces, locations and improvements that can be made to better accommodate
39		-	vending activity within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending
40		-	Zone; and to amend section 47-2002.01 of the D.C. Official Code to authorize the Chief
41		-	Financial Officer to provide amnesty for street vendors liable for delinquent minimum
42		-	sales tax payments in coordination with the Department of Licensing and Consumer
43		-	Protection.
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45		-	BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
46		-	act may be cited as the “Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023”. ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	8	+	A BILL 1
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	12	+	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 5
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	16	+	To amend the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 to revise the definition 9
	17	+	of cottage food products and amend packaging and labeling requirements for food 10
	18	+	produced by cottage food businesses; to amend the Vending Regulation Act of 2009 to 11
	19	+	provide for new definitions; to establish hours of operation for vendors; to prohibit 12
	20	+	criminal background checks for vendors; to establish food cart design standards and 13
	21	+	processes for approved food cart design approval by the Department of Health; to provide 14
	22	+	for locations at which food vending carts may be serviced and stored; to establish fees for 15
	23	+	a business license, site permit, and certain vending lotteries; to remove criminal penalties 16
	24	+	for a violation of the act or vending regulations and require a revised schedule of 17
	25	+	penalties; to provide civil enforcement officers the authority to request reasonable 18
	26	+	identification for individuals who vend without a license; to allow the Mayor to establish 19
	27	+	Sidewalk Vending Zones and to prescribe specific requirements for sidewalk vending 20
	28	+	zones; to establish specific requirements for sidewalk vending zone managers and to 21
	29	+	require the Mayor to issue a request for proposals for any sidewalk vending zone 22
	30	+	manager; to establish the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone and 23
	31	+	require the Mayor to issue a request for proposals and execute a contract within a specific 24
	32	+	period of time for a sidewalk vending zone manager within the Columbia Heights-Mount 25
	33	+	Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone; to establish an amnesty program for street vendors that 26
	34	+	will waive delinquent debts incurred by vendors; and to require the Mayor to commission 27
	35	+	a study to identify spaces, locations and improvements that can be made to better 28
	36	+	accommodate vending activity within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant 29
	37	+	Sidewalk Vending Zone. 30
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	39	+	BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 32
	40	+	act may be cited as the “Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023.”. 33 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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54		-	Sec. 2. The Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001, effective October
55		-	3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14- 28;
56		-	D.C. Official Code § 7- 731 et seq .), is amended by adding a new
57		-	subtitle C -i to read as follows:
58		-	“Subtitle C-i. Microenterprise Home Kitchens.
59		-	“Sec. 4935. Definitions.
60		-	“For the purposes of this subtitle, the term:
61		-	“(1) “Department” means the Department of Health.
62		-	“(2) “Food establishment” shall have the same meaning as provided in section
63		-	2(5) of An Act Relating to the adulteration of foods and drugs in the District of Columbia,
64		-	approved February 17, 1898 (30 Stat. 246; D.C. Official Code § 48- 102(5)).
65		-	“(3) “Microenterprise home kitchen business means a business that:
66		-	“(A) Operates out of a non-commercial kitchen facility located in a private
67		-	home and is operated by a resident of the home where ready- to-eat food is handled, stored, or
68		-	prepared to be offered for sale;
69		-	“(B) Sells ready-to-eat food products directly to consumers in accordance
70		-	with section 4936 and regulations adopted by the Department of Health;
71		-	“(C) Has obtained a home occupancy permit from the Department of
72		-	Licensing and Consumer Protection pursuant to section 203 of Title 11 of the District of
73		-	Columbia Municipal Regulations (11 DCMR § 203);
74		-	“(D) Does not prepare food with processes that require a Hazard Analysis
75		-	and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan pursuant to section 4202 of Title 25- A of the District
76		-	of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25- A DCMR § 4202);
77		-	“(E) Does not include food manufacturing, and does not prepare alcohol -
78		-	infused food products or food products containing cannabis, CBD, Kava, Kratom or any other
79		-	unapproved food additive;
80		-	“(F) Is not a catering business, cottage food business, bed and breakfast,
81		-	residence- based group home facility, or food truck;
82		-	“(G) Meets labeling requirements set forth in rules issued by the
83		-	Department; and
84		-	“(H) Has applied for and is otherwise eligible for a vending site permit
85		-	under the Vending Regulation Act of 2009, effective October 22, 2009 (D.C. Law 18- 71; D.C.
86		-	Official Code § 37- 131.01 et seq .).
87		-	“(4) “Microenterprise home kitchen permit” means a permit issued by the
88		-	Department to an operator for the purpose of operating a microenterprise home kitchen business.
89		-	“(5) “Operator” means an individual who resides in the private home and who
90		-	manages or controls the microenterprise home kitchen business.
91		-	“(6) “Ready-to-eat food” means: ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	47	+	Sec. 2. Part C of The Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001, effective 34
	48	+	January 25, 2014 (D.C. Law 20-63; D.C. Official Code § 7-742.01 et seq.), is amended as 35
	49	+	follows: 36
	50	+	(a) Section 4931(3) (D.C. Official Code § 7–742.01(3)) is amended to read as follows: 37
	51	+	“(3) “Cottage food product” means food that is prepared, processed, or packaged 38
	52	+	in a cottage food business and sold directly to consumers, including through direct, retail, and 39
	53	+	online sales, within the District of Columbia. For purposes of this paragraph, the term cottage 40
	54	+	food product shall not include uncooked or raw meat products, or raw dairy products.”. 41
	55	+	(b) Section 4932(c) (D.C. Official Code § 7–742.02(c)) is amended to read as follows: 42
	56	+	“(c)(1) The owner of a cottage food business may sell only cottage food products that are 43
	57	+	prepared, processed, and stored on the premises. 44
	58	+	“(2) For any pre-packaged cottage food products, a label must be affixed to the 45
	59	+	package that contains the following information: 46
	60	+	“(A) The cottage food business identification number; 47
	61	+	“(B) The name of the cottage food product; 48
	62	+	“(C) The ingredients of the cottage food product; 49
	63	+	“(D) Allergen information as specified by federal labeling requirements; 50
	64	+	“(E) If any nutritional claim is made, nutritional information as specified 51
	65	+	by federal labeling requirements; and 52 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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98		-	“(A) Fully cooked food, including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fruit, and
99		-	vegetables;
100		-	“(B) Raw fruit and vegetables that are washed and offered for sale whole
101		-	or chopped;
102		-	“(C) Any other time or temperature control food that is cooked to the
103		-	temperature and time required for the specific food in accordance with regulations made by the
104		-	Department; or
105		-	“(D) A bakery item for which further cooking is not required for food
106		-	safety.
107		-	“(7) “Time or temperature control food” means food that requires time or
108		-	temperature controls for safety to limit pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation.
109		-	“Sec. 4936. Microenterprise Home Kitchen Businesses.
110		-	“(a) This section shall not:
111		-	“(1) Apply to a food establishment that is required to have a license under
112		-	Department regulations; or
113		-	“(2) Exempt a microenterprise home kitchen business from any applicable District
114		-	or federal tax laws.
115		-	“(b) The Department shall develop a microenterprise home kitchen permit and develop
116		-	standards and regulations relating to the requirements of this permit.
117		-	“(c) A microenterprise home kitchen business shall register with the Department before
118		-	beginning operation.
119		-	“(d) The Department may perform a pre-operational inspection of the microenterprise
120		-	home kitchen business before that business begins operation.
121		-	“(e)(1) The Department may enter the premises of a microenterprise home kitchen
122		-	business with a permit issued by the Department during the operating hours of the
123		-	microenterprise home kitchen to conduct:
124		-	“(A) Scheduled pre-operational and compliance inspections with
125		-	reasonable advance notice of the inspection; or
126		-	“(B) Unannounced inspections when the Department has a valid reason,
127		-	which could include a consumer complaint, to suspect that a microenterprise home kitchen poses
128		-	an imminent health hazard or is the source of an adulterated food or of an outbreak of illness
129		-	caused by a contaminated food.
130		-	“(2) The Department shall document the reason for any inspection after an initial
131		-	inspection, keep a copy of the documentation on file with the microenterprise home kitchen’s
132		-	permit, and provide a copy of that documentation to the operator.
133		-	“(f) An operator may qualify for a microenterprise home kitchen permit; provided, that:
134		-	“(1) Food that is prepared at the microenterprise home kitchen is handled, stored,
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	72	+	“(F) The following statement printed in 10-point or larger type in a color 53
	73	+	that provides a clear contrast to the background of the label: “Made by a cottage food business 54
	74	+	that is not subject to the District of Columbia's food safety regulations.” 55
	75	+	“(3) For any cottage food products that are difficult to properly label or package, 56
	76	+	or for any cottage food products that will be sold through a vending cart and are not pre-57
	77	+	packaged, the owner of the cottage food business must have a receipt, placard or signage in 58
	78	+	easily readable type at the point-of-sale that contains the information required for pre-packaged 59
	79	+	food items in paragraph (2) of this subsection.”. 60
	80	+	Sec. 3. The Vending Regulation Act of 2009, effective October 22, 2009 (D.C. Law 18-61
	81	+	71; D.C. Official Code § 37-131.01 et seq.) is amended as follows: 62
	82	+	(a) Section 2 (D.C. Official Code § 37-131.01) is amended to read as follows: 63
	83	+	For purposes of this chapter, the term: 64
	84	+	“(1) “Fund” means the Vending Regulation Fund established by section 8(b). 65
	85	+	“(2) “Public market” means a vending operation that takes place in an area of 66
	86	+	public space set aside and permitted on a regular basis for the sale of goods, merchandise, or 67
	87	+	services provided onsite, including a farmers market, flea market, or antique market. 68
	88	+	“(3) “Sidewalk vending zone” means a geographically defined area with 3 or 69
	89	+	more vending locations at which a person may vend. 70 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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142		-	“(2) The kitchen facility used to prepare food for the microenterprise home
143		-	kitchen meets the requirements established by the Department;
144		-	“(3) The operator provides written standard operating procedures to the
145		-	Department that include:
146		-	“(A) Proposed procedures and methods for how all food will be stored,
147		-	handled, and prepared;
148		-	“(B) Proposed procedures and methods of food preparation and handling;
149		-	“(C) Procedures, methods, and schedules for cleaning utensils and
150		-	equipment;
151		-	“(D) Procedures and methods for the disposal of refuse; and
152		-	“(E) A plan for maintaining time or temperature control food at the
153		-	appropriate temperatures for each time or temperature control food.
154		-	“(4) The operator operates only during the hours and only prepares the food items
155		-	approved in the microenterprise home kitchen permit;
156		-	“(5) The operator provides notification to the consumer that, while a permit has
157		-	been issued by the Department, the kitchen does not meet all of the requirements of a
158		-	commercial retail food establishment; and
159		-	“(6) The operator successfully passes a nationally accredited Certified Food
160		-	Protection Manager Course approved by the Department and obtains a District-issued Certified
161		-	Food Protection Manager Certificate.
162		-	“(g) An operator can apply to amend their permit by submitting a written proposal in a
163		-	format determined in rules developed by the Department;
164		-	“(h) The Department shall not require, as a condition of obtaining a microenterprise home
165		-	kitchen permit, that an operator:
166		-	“(1) Rent or lease space at a commercial kitchen outside of their home;
167		-	“(2) Rent or purchase equipment, utensils, or display containers or equipment,
168		-	other than what is required for safe storage, handling, and preparation of the food offered for
169		-	sale;
170		-	“(3) Have additional hand- washing facilities in their home, except to require that
171		-	a hand washing station supplied with warm water and soap be conveniently located in food
172		-	preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas;
173		-	“(4) Have additional kitchen sinks, except to require that the kitchen sink has hot
174		-	and cold water and is fully operational;
175		-	“(5) Limit the individuals permitted in food preparation areas, food storage areas,
176		-	and washing areas, except during food preparation;
177		-	“(6) Limit the presence of animals in the home, except to require that all animals
178		-	are kept outside of food preparation areas;
179		-	“(7) Use specific materials for food-contact and non- food contact surfaces;
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	96	+	“(4) “Sidewalk vending zone manager” means a non-profit organization 71
	97	+	headquartered in the District of Columbia that oversees sidewalk vendors operating within a 72
	98	+	sidewalk vending zone. 73
	99	+	“(5) “Sidewalk vendor” means a person who engages in business while occupying 74
	100	+	a portion of the public right-of-way other than that reserved for vehicular travel. 75
	101	+	“(6) “Vending cart” means a wheeled, non-motorized, self-contained apparatus 76
	102	+	designed to be pulled by a vehicle or pushed by hand, designed to be operated from a sidewalk 77
	103	+	vending location, and from which food, products, merchandise, or services are intended to be 78
	104	+	vended. 79
	105	+	“(7) “Vending locations” means the specific locations designated by the Mayor on 80
	106	+	sidewalks, roadways, and other public space at which a person may vend. 81
	107	+	“(8) “Vending site permit” means a permit or other authorization issued by the 82
	108	+	Mayor for a vending location.”. 83
	109	+	(b) Section 3 (D.C. Official Code § 37–131.02) is amended as follows: 84
	110	+	(1) Subsection (a)(1) is amended to read as follows: 85
	111	+	“(1) A basic business license;”. 86
	112	+	(2) Subsection (c) is repealed. 87
	113	+	(3) A new subsection (e) is added to read as follows: 88
	114	+	“(e) Vendors may operate only during the following hours: 89
	115	+	“(1) Sunday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 12 a.m.; and 90 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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187		-	“(8) Install significant equipment or make significant renovations to the home,
188		-	beyond what would be required to ensure food and human safety in the food preparation areas.
189		-	“(i) The Department has the authority to issue citations and summarily suspend or revoke
190		-	a permit if an operator is not complying with any provisions set forth in this section.
191		-	“(j) A person whose license or permit is revoked may, within 15 days after the notice of
192		-	revocation by the Department, appeal the decision to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
193		-	“Sec. 4937. Rulemaking.
194		-	(a) The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure
195		-	Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2- 501 et seq.), shall
196		-	promulgate emergency rules to implement the provisions of this subtitle no later than 45 days
197		-	after the effective date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, passed on
198		-	2nd reading on April 4, 2023 (Enrolled version of Bill 25- 68).
199		-	(b) The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure
200		-	Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2- 501 et seq.), shall
201		-	promulgate final rules to implement the provisions of this subtitle no later than 120 days after the
202		-	effective date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, passed on 2nd
203		-	reading on April 4, 2023 (Enrolled version of Bill 25- 68).”.
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205		-	Sec. 3. The Vending Regulation Act of 2009, effective October 22, 2009 (D.C. Law 18-
206		-	71; D.C. Official Code § 37- 131.01 et seq. ), is amended as follows:
207		-	(a) Section 2 (D.C. Official Code § 37- 131.01) is amended to read as follows:
208		-	“Sec. 2. Definitions.
209		-	“For the purposes of this act, the term:
210		-	“(1) “Fund” means the Vending Regulation Fund established by section 8(b) .
211		-	“(2) “Public market” means a vending operation that takes place in an area of
212		-	public space set aside and permitted on a regular basis for the sale of goods, merchandise, or
213		-	services provided onsite, including a farmers market, flea market, or antique market.
214		-	“(3) “Sidewalk vending zone” means a geographically defined area with 3 or
215		-	more vending locations at which a person may vend.
216		-	“(4) “Sidewalk vending zone manager” means a non- profit organization
217		-	headquartered in the District of Columbia that oversees sidewalk vendors operating within a
218		-	sidewalk vending zone.
219		-	“(5) “Sidewalk vendor” means a person who engages in business while occupying
220		-	a portion of the public right-of-way other than that reserved for vehicular travel.
221		-	“(6) “Vending cart” means a wheeled, non-motorized, self-contained apparatus
222		-	designed to be pulled by a vehicle or pushed by hand, designed to be operated from a sidewalk
223		-	vending location, and from which food, products, merchandise, or services are intended to be
224		-	vended. ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	122	+	“(2) Friday and Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next day; provided, that 91
	123	+	vendors operating in Residential Zones, as specified in the District of Columbia Zoning 92
	124	+	Regulations, shall not vend past 10:00 p.m. on any night of the week.”. 93
	125	+	(c) New sections 7a, 7b and 7c are added to read as follows: 94
	126	+	“Sec. 7a. Vending licenses and permits and criminal background checks. 95
	127	+	“No applicant for a basic business license, a vending site permit, or any other licenses or 96
	128	+	permits required to vend from a sidewalk, roadway or other public place pursuant to section 3 97
	129	+	shall be required to undergo a criminal background check or provide a certified copy of a 98
	130	+	criminal history report to any agency prior to or after receiving said licenses or permits. 99
	131	+	“Sec. 7b. Food vending cart and vehicle design standards. 100
	132	+	“(a) Food vending cart and vehicle designs shall be subject to rules promulgated by the 101
	133	+	Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection; provided, that, food vending carts and 102
	134	+	vehicles for vendors: 103
	135	+	“(1) Selling only non-potentially hazardous uncut fruits and vegetables shall not 104
	136	+	be required to include freshwater tanks, wastewater tanks, or food, ware, or hand washing sinks 105
	137	+	or sink compartments; or 106
	138	+	“(2) Selling non-potentially hazardous uncut fruits and vegetables, and potentially 107
	139	+	hazardous pre-packaged foods, including frozen desserts, sandwiches, and pre-cut fruits and 108
	140	+	vegetables, shall not be required to include freshwater tanks, or food, ware, or hand washing 109
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231		-	“(7) “Vending locations” means the specific locations designated by the Mayor on
232		-	sidewalks, roadways, and other public space at which a person may vend.
233		-	“(8) “Vending site permit” means a permit or other authorization issued by the
234		-	Mayor for a vending location.”.
235		-	(b) Section 3 (D.C. Official Code § 37–131.02) is amended as follows:
236		-	(1) Subsection (a)(1) is amended to read as follows:
237		-	“(1) A basic business license;”.
238		-	(2) Subsection (c) is repealed.
239		-	(3) A new subsection (e) is added to read as follows:
240		-	“(e) Vendors may operate only during the following hours:
241		-	“(1) Sunday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a .m.; and
242		-	“(2) Friday and Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next day; provided, that
243		-	vendors operating in Residential Zones, as specified in the District of Columbia Zoning
244		-	Regulations, shall not vend past 10:00 p.m. on any night of the week.”.
245		-	(c) New sections 7a, 7b and 7c are added to read as follows:
246		-	“Sec. 7a. V ending licenses and permits and criminal background checks.
247		-	“No applicant for a basic business license, a vending site permit, or any other licenses or
248		-	permits required to vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public place pursuant to section 3
249		-	shall be required, in connection with said application, to undergo a crim inal background check or
250		-	provide a certified copy of a criminal history report to any agency prior to or after receiving said
251		-	licenses or permits.
252		-	“Sec. 7b. Food vending cart and vehicle design standards.
253		-	“(a) Food vending cart and vehicle designs shall be subject to rules promulgated by the
254		-	Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection; provided, tha t food vending carts and
255		-	vehicles for vendors:
256		-	“(1) Selling only non- potentially hazardous uncut fruits and vegetables shall not
257		-	be required to include freshwater tanks, wastewater tanks, or food, ware, or hand washing sinks
258		-	or sink compartments; or
259		-	“(2) Selling non- potentially hazardous uncut fruits and vegetables , and potentially
260		-	hazardous pre-packaged foods, including frozen desserts, sandwiches, and pre -cut fruits and
261		-	vegetables, shall not be required to include freshwater tanks , or food, ware, or hand washing
262		-	sinks or compartments.
263		-	“(b)(1) The Depar tment of Licensing and Consumer Protection shall , in consultation with
264		-	the Department of Health, establish a process through which businesses , community-based
265		-	organizations, and vendors can submit food vending cart designs and specifications for approval
266		-	by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
267		-	“(2) When determining whether to approve a specific food vending cart design,
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	148	+	“(b)(1) The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection shall, in consultation with 111
	149	+	the Department of Health, establish a process through which businesses, community-based 112
	150	+	organizations, and vendors can submit food vending cart designs and specifications for approval 113
	151	+	by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. 114
	152	+	“(2) When determining whether to approve a specific food vending cart design, 115
	153	+	the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection shall consider the following: 116
	154	+	“(A) Whether the food items that will be sold by users of the food vending 117
	155	+	cart: 118
	156	+	“(i) Are potentially hazardous, as defined in 25-A DCMR 9901; 119
	157	+	“(ii) Will be prepared off-site or at the cart; 120
	158	+	“(iii) Are packaged off-site, are packaged at the cart, or are 121
	159	+	sold unpackaged; 122
	160	+	“(B) Whether the application of existing food cart design requirements is 123
	161	+	necessary given the food items that will be offered for sale; and 124
	162	+	“(C) Whether the application of existing food cart design requirements 125
	163	+	would render the sale of the proposed food items unfeasible due to the size or potential cost of 126
	164	+	the cart. 127
	165	+	“(3) When the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection denies a 128
	166	+	proposed food vending cart design, the Department shall provide the applicant with the specific 129
	167	+	reasons and justifications for a denial. The business, non-profit, community-based organization, 130 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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275		-	“(A) Whether the food items that will be sold by users of the food vending
276		-	cart:
277		-	“(i) Are potentially hazardous, as defined in section 9901 of Title
278		-	25-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-A DCMR § 9901) ;
279		-	“(ii) Will be prepared off-site or at the cart ; and
280		-	“(iii) Are packaged off -site, are packaged at the cart, or are sold
281		-	unpackaged;
282		-	“(B) Whether the application of existing food cart design requirements is
283		-	necessary given the food items that will be offered for sale; and
284		-	“(C) Whether the application of existing food cart design requirements
285		-	would render the sale of the proposed food items unfeasible due to the size or potential cost of
286		-	the cart.
287		-	“(3) When the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection denies a
288		-	proposed food vending cart design, the Department shall provide the applicant with the specific
289		-	reasons and justifications for a denial. The business, non- profit, community- based organization,
290		-	or vendor who submitted the designs and specifications that were denied may, within 30 business
291		-	days of receiving a denial, submit revised food vending cart design plans and specifications for
292		-	consideration by the Department.
293		-	“(c) When the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection approve s a food
294		-	vending cart design, the Department shall post the final design, including any design
295		-	specifications and equipment requirements for the cart, publicly on its website.
296		-	“Sec. 7c. Food vending cart service and storage requirements.
297		-	“(a) Food vending carts may be serviced and stored in the following locations:
298		-	“(1) A vending depot that meets the requirements of section 574 of Title 24 of the
299		-	District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (24 DCMR § 574) ;
300		-	“(2) A shared kitchen or support facility;
301		-	“(3) A n existing, brick- and-mortar food establishment with a fixed location, such
302		-	as a delicatessen, bakery, or restaurant;
303		-	“(4) A community center;
304		-	“(5) A cottage food business if the vending cart belongs to the cottage food
305		-	business; or
306		-	“(6) A microenterprise home kitchen business if the vending cart belongs to the
307		-	microenterprise home kitchen business.
308		-	“(b) A shared kitchen or support facility, existing food establishment wit h a fixed
309		-	location, or a community center may be permitted to support the servicing and storage of food
310		-	vending carts; provided, that:
311		-	“(1) The food vending cart will be stored in a space and manner that protects the
312		-	cart from contamination; ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	174	+	or vendor who submitted the designs and specifications that were denied may, within 30 business 131
	175	+	days of receiving a denial, submit revised food vending cart design plans and specifications for 132
	176	+	consideration by the Department. 133
	177	+	“(c) When the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection approves a food 134
	178	+	vending cart design, the Department shall post the final design, including any design 135
	179	+	specifications and equipment requirements for the cart, publicly on its website. 136
	180	+	“Sec. 7c. Food vending cart service and storage requirements. 137
	181	+	“(a) Food vending carts may be serviced and stored in the following locations: 138
	182	+	“(1) A vending depot that meets the requirements of 24 DCMR § 574; 139
	183	+	“(2) A shared kitchen or support facility; 140
	184	+	“(3) An existing, brick-and-mortar food establishment with a fixed location, such 141
	185	+	as a delicatessen, bakery, or restaurant; 142
	186	+	“(4) A community center; or 143
	187	+	“(5) A cottage food business. 144
	188	+	“(b) A shared kitchen or support facility, existing food establishment with a fixed 145
	189	+	location, or a community center may be permitted to support the servicing and storage of food 146
	190	+	vending carts if: 147
	191	+	“(1) The food vending cart will be stored in a space and manner that protects the 148
	192	+	cart from contamination; 149 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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319		-	“(2) There is adequate space for the proper storage of inventory, such as food,
320		-	supplies, and utensils, used by the vendor;
321		-	“(3) There is adequate space for the cleaning of any food vending carts serviced
322		-	and stored at the facility;
323		-	“(4) The vendor has access to on- site food preparation and food handling areas, if
324		-	needed; and
325		-	“(5) The facility will provide access to hot and cold water, potable water,
326		-	electrical outlets, and receptacles or systems for the proper disposal of trash and food waste.
327		-	“(c) A microenterprise home kitchen business may be permitted to support the service
328		-	and storage of up to two food vending carts; provided, that:
329		-	“(1) The food vending cart will be stored in a space and manner that protects the
330		-	cart from contamination;
331		-	“(2) The storage area is designated and clearly identified upon approval and shall
332		-	not be relocated without approval by the Department of Health;
333		-	“(3) The microenterprise home kitchen business is capable of supporting the
334		-	proper preparation and storage of the food being sold from the food vending cart.
335		-	“(d) An alternative service and storage facility, such as a private garage, may be
336		-	permitted to support the service and storage of up to 4 food vending carts ; provided, that:
337		-	“(1) The vendor s sell only prepackaged food or non- potentially hazardous uncut
338		-	fruits and vegetables;
339		-	“(2) The facility provides the vendor with access to on- site potable water;
340		-	“(3) The service and storage areas are free of pests such as rats; and
341		-	“(4) Food items are not prepared or stored in the facility.” .
342		-	(d) Section 8(a) (D.C. Official Code § 37–131.07(a)) is amended to read as follows:
343		-	“(a)(1) Fees for vending licenses and permits required pursuant to this act shall be as
344		-	follows:
345		-	“(A) The biennial fee for a basic business license for any vendor shall be
346		-	$99;
347		-	“(B) The annual fee for a vending site permit for sidewalk vending
348		-	locations shall be $75;
349		-	“(C) The annual fee for a mobile roadway vending site permit shall be
350		-	$150;
351		-	“(D) The fee for a monthly vending s ite permit in the Nationals Park
352		-	Vending Zone, as described in section 529 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal
353		-	Regulations (24 DCMR § 529) shall be $65 per monthly lottery; and
354		-	“(E) The fee for a monthly vending s ite permit for stationary roadway
355		-	vending at vending l ocations designated by section 530 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia
356		-	Municipal Regulations (24 DCMR § 530) shall be $225 per monthly lottery. ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	199	+	“(2) There is adequate space for the proper storage of inventory, such as food, 150
	200	+	supplies, and utensils, used by the vendor; 151
	201	+	“(3) There is adequate space for the cleaning of any food vending carts serviced 152
	202	+	and stored at the facility; 153
	203	+	“(4) The vendor has access to on-site food preparation and food handling areas, if 154
	204	+	needed; and 155
	205	+	“(5) The facility will provide access to hot and cold water, potable water, 156
	206	+	electrical outlets, and receptacles or systems for the proper disposal of trash and food waste. 157
	207	+	“(c) A cottage food business may be permitted to support the service and storage of up to 158
	208	+	two food vending carts if: 159
	209	+	“(1) The food vending cart will be stored in a space and manner that protects the 160
	210	+	cart from contamination; 161
	211	+	“(2) The storage area is designated and clearly identified upon approval. The 162
	212	+	storage area shall not be relocated without approval by the Department of Health; 163
	213	+	“(3) The cottage food business is capable of supporting the proper preparation and 164
	214	+	storage of the food being sold from the food vending cart. 165
	215	+	“(d) An alternative service and storage facility, such as a private garage, may be 166
	216	+	permitted to support the service and storage of up to four food vending carts if: 167
	217	+	“(1) The vendors sell only prepackaged food or non-potentially hazardous uncut 168
	218	+	fruits and vegetables; 169 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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363		-	“(2) The Mayor may revise fees established in this subsection through the
364		-	promulgation of rules pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure
365		-	Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2- 501 et seq.).”.
366		-	(e) Section 9 ( D.C. Official Code § 37- 131.08) is amended to read as follows:
367		-	“Sec. 9. Penalties.
368		-	“(a) The following violations shall be Class 1 civil infractions and subject to fines
369		-	pursuant to section 3201 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations ( 16
370		-	DCMR § 3201) :
371		-	“(1) Vending without an active license, site permit, or other required licenses and
372		-	permits pursuant to section 3 (a); and
373		-	“(2) Knowingly altering, falsifying, or misrepresenting any license, permit, or
374		-	certificate required pursuant to this act, or any other applicable laws or regulations.
375		-	“(b) All other violations of this act and applicable street vending regulations shall be
376		-	categorized as Class 2, 3, 4, or 5 civil infractions.
377		-	“(c) Prior to issuing a notice of infraction for violations of this act and applicable
378		-	regulations, the Mayor may give a verbal or written warning to the violator; provided, that this
379		-	subsection shall not apply to violations listed under subsection (a) of this section.
380		-	“(d)(1) A person who violates subsection (a)(1) of this section in the presence of an
381		-	enforcement officer shall identify himself or herself at the direction of the officer by giving his or
382		-	her legal name and current address. If the person refuses to provide his or her legal name and
383		-	current address, or if the enforcement officer has reason to believe that the person is providing an
384		-	incorrect name or address, the enforcement officer may request that the person provide
385		-	reasonable identification. Upon request of the enforcement officer, the person shall produce
386		-	reasonable identification.
387		-	“(2) If a person refuses to produce reasonable identification pursuant to paragraph
388		-	(1) of this subsection, the enforcement officer may not make an arrest but may detain the person
389		-	for a period of time not longer than is reasonably necessary to identify the person for purposes of
390		-	issuing notice of a civil infraction pursuant to section 201 of the Department of Consumer and
391		-	Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6- 42;
392		-	D.C. Official Code § 2- 1802.01).
393		-	“(3) For purposes of this subsection, the term:
394		-	“(A) “Detain” means to verbally order a person to remain at his or her
395		-	current location or a nearby location specified by the enforcement officer.
396		-	“(B) “Enforcement officer” means a person authorized to enforce the
397		-	provisions of this act ; provided, that this shall not include an officer or member of the
398		-	Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.
399		-	“(C) “Reasonable identification” means any form of identification that
400		-	includes a person’s legal name and current address. ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	225	+	“(2) The facility provides the vendor with access to on-site potable water; 170
	226	+	“(3) The service and storage areas are free of pests such as rats; and 171
	227	+	“(4) Food items are not prepared or stored in the facility.” 172
	228	+	(d) Section 8(a) (D.C. Official Code § 37–131.07(a)) is amended to read as follows: 173
	229	+	“(a)(1) Fees for vending licenses and permits required pursuant to this act shall be as 174
	230	+	follows: 175
	231	+	“(A) The biennial fee for a basic business license for any vendor shall be 176
	232	+	$99; 177
	233	+	“(B) The annual fee for a vending site permit for sidewalk vending 178
	234	+	locations shall be $75; 179
	235	+	“(C) The annual fee for a mobile roadway vending site permit shall be 180
	236	+	$150; 181
	237	+	“(D) The fee for a monthly Vending Site Permit in the Nationals Park 182
	238	+	Vending Zone shall be $65 per monthly lottery, as described in 24 DCMR § 529; and 183
	239	+	“(E) The fee for a monthly Vending Site Permit for stationary roadway 184
	240	+	vending at Vending Locations designated by 24 DCMR 530 shall be $225 per monthly lottery. 185
	241	+	“(2) The Mayor may revise fees established in this subsection through the 186
	242	+	promulgation of rules pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure 187
	243	+	Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.).”. 188
	244	+	(e) Section 9 of (D.C. Official Code § 37-131.08) is amended to read as follows: 189 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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407		-	“(e) The Mayor shall issue a revised schedule of civil penalties for violations of this act
408		-	and rules promulgated pursuant to this act . The proposed schedule of civil penalties shall be
409		-	included with rules issued pursuant to section 11.”.
410		-	(f) New sections 9a , 9b, 9c, and 9d are added to read as follows:
411		-	“Sec. 9a . Sidewalk vending zones and licensing.
412		-	“(a) The Mayor may establish sidewalk vending zones through rulemaking. For each
413		-	sidewalk vending zone, the Mayor shall:
414		-	“(1) Establish vending locations , pursuant to an approved vending site plan
415		-	submitted by a sidewalk vending zone manager ; provided, that no vending cart, stand, or table
416		-	shall be located within:
417		-	“(A) 20 feet of a driveway entrance to a police or fire station;
418		-	“(B) 10 feet of any other driveway;
419		-	“(C) 10 feet of an alley;
420		-	“(D) 20 feet of a street-level entry to a Metrorail escalator;
421		-	“(E) 10 feet of a street-level door to a Metrorail elevator;
422		-	“(F) A marked loading zone, entrance zone, or parking space designated
423		-	for diplomatic parking, or other curbside location restricted for certain vehicles or uses;
424		-	“(G) 10 feet of a fire hydrant or in-ground fire standpipe;
425		-	“(H) 5 feet from a building’s marked fire control room; or
426		-	“(I) A Metrobus Stop Zone, a commuter bus zone, an intercity bus zone,
427		-	or other curbside zone specifically designated and demarcated as being for transit use;
428		-	“(2) Permit sidewalk vendors to alternate from one vending location to another
429		-	within the same sidewalk vending zone , pursuant to an approved vending site plan submitted by
430		-	a sidewalk vending zone manager;
431		-	“(3) Require all sidewalk vendors to conspicuously display a basic bus iness
432		-	license and any other legally required permits or certificates; and
433		-	“(4) Require all sidewalk vendors to vend from a temporary table or a vending
434		-	cart that contains no motor or open fires, is able to be moved by hand, and is no more than 4 feet
435		-	in width and 4 f eet in length, unless the vendor vends food from a vending cart, in which case the
436		-	vending cart shall not exceed 5 feet in width and 8 feet in length and 8 feet 6 inches in height
437		-	from the bottom of the tire.
438		-	“(b)(1) The following persons may submit a written request to the Mayor for the
439		-	establishment of a sidewalk vending zone, the establishment of vending spaces within a proposed
440		-	sidewalk vending zone, or the establishment of or changes to vending spaces within an existing
441		-	sidewalk vending zone:
442		-	“(A) An affected Advisory Neighborhood Commission;
443		-	“(B) An organization incorporated under the laws of the District, the
444		-	members of which are sidewalk vendors; ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	251	+	“Sec. 9. Penalties. 190
	252	+	“(a) The following violations shall be Class 1 civil infractions and subject to fines 191
	253	+	pursuant to 16 DCMR § 3201: 192
	254	+	“(1) Vending without an active license, site permit, or other required licenses and 193
	255	+	permits pursuant to section 3(a); and 194
	256	+	“(2) Knowingly altering, falsifying, or misrepresenting any license, permit, or 195
	257	+	certificate required pursuant to this act, or any other applicable laws or regulations. 196
	258	+	“(b) All other violations of this act and applicable street vending regulations shall be 197
	259	+	categorized as Class 2, 3, 4, or 5 civil infractions. 198
	260	+	“(c) Prior to issuing a notice of infraction for violations of this act and applicable 199
	261	+	regulations, the Mayor may give a verbal or written warning to the violator; provided, that this 200
	262	+	shall not apply to violations listed under subsection (a) of this section. 201
	263	+	“(d)(1) A person who violates subsection (a)(1) of this section in the presence of an 202
	264	+	enforcement officer shall identify himself or herself at the direction of the officer by giving his or 203
	265	+	her true name and address. Upon request of the enforcement officer, the person shall produce 204
	266	+	reasonable identification. 205
	267	+	“(2) If a person refuses to produce reasonable identification pursuant to paragraph 206
	268	+	(1) of this subsection, the enforcement officer may detain the person for a period of time not 207
	269	+	longer than is reasonably necessary to identify the person for purposes of issuing notice of a civil 208
	270	+	infraction pursuant to section 201 of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil 209 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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451		-	“(C) A non-profit incorporated under the laws of the District that provides
452		-	services or technical assistance to sidewalk vendors;
453		-	“(D) A citizens association incorporated under the laws of the District
454		-	located within the affected area; or
455		-	“(E) A Business Improvement District within the affected area. For
456		-	purposes of this paragraph, the term “Business Improvement District” shall have the same
457		-	meaning as set forth in section 3(7) of the Business Improvement Districts Act of 1996, effective
458		-	May 29, 1996 (D.C. Law 11- 134; D.C. Official Code § 2–1215.02(7)).
459		-	“(2) The Mayor shall solicit community input and respond in writing to a request
460		-	made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection within 60 days of its receipt. If the request is
461		-	denied, the written response shall provide an explanation for the decision.
462		-	“(c)(1) A sidewalk vending zone shall be supervised by a sidewalk vending zone
463		-	manager.
464		-	“(2) For a sidewalk vending zone authorized by this section, and for the Columbia
465		-	Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone established by section 9b, the Mayor, by and
466		-	through the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, shall contract with a non- profit
467		-	organization for a sidewalk vending zone manager . The organization shall meet the following
468		-	requirements:
469		-	“(A) The organization has an active business license;
470		-	“(B) The organization has demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in
471		-	vending regulations;
472		-	“(C) The organization has demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in
473		-	food safety regulations;
474		-	“(D) The organization provides proof of a general liability insurance
475		-	policy in an amount and kind as determined by the Mayor ; and
476		-	“(E) The organization provide s proof that it has the resources necessary to
477		-	supply translation services to sidewalk vendors, as needed.
478		-	“(3) The Mayor shall give preference to organizations that have a demonstrated
479		-	history of working with, or providing services and technical assistance to, sidewalk vendors.
480		-	“(d)(1) A sidewalk vending zone manager shall:
481		-	“(A) Submit a vending site plan to the Department of Licensing and
482		-	Consumer Protection;
483		-	“(B) Provide accurate contact information of any onsite personnel to each
484		-	vendor in a sidewalk vending zone;
485		-	“(C) Develop and maintain policies and procedures to respond to and
486		-	mediate disputes between sidewalk vendors in a sidewalk vending zone, which shall be written
487		-	and shall be provided to each vendor in a sidewalk vending zone in his or her preferred language ; ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	277	+	Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code § 2-210
	278	+	1802.01). 211
	279	+	“(3) For purposes of this subsection, the term: 212
	280	+	“(A) “Enforcement officer” means a person authorized to enforce the 213
	281	+	provisions of this act; provided, that this shall not include an officer or member of the 214
	282	+	Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. 215
	283	+	“(B) “Reasonable identification” means any form of identification that 216
	284	+	includes a person’s true name and address. 217
	285	+	“(e) The Mayor shall issue a revised schedule of civil penalties for violations of this act 218
	286	+	and rules promulgated pursuant to this act. The proposed schedule of civil penalties shall be 219
	287	+	included with rules issued pursuant to section 11.”. 220
	288	+	(f) New sections 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d are added to read as follows: 221
	289	+	“Sec. 9a. Sidewalk vending zones and licensing. 222
	290	+	“(a) The Mayor may establish sidewalk vending zones through rulemaking. For each 223
	291	+	sidewalk vending zone, the Mayor shall: 224
	292	+	“(1) Establish vending locations, pursuant to an approved vending site plan 225
	293	+	submitted by a sidewalk vending zone manager; provided, that no vending cart, stand, or table 226
	294	+	shall be located within: 227
	295	+	“(A) 20 feet of a driveway entrance to a police or fire station; 228
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494		-	“(D) Maintain an accurate list of sidewalk vendors operating within a
495		-	sidewalk vending zone, including contact information and basic information on items being sold
496		-	by each sidewalk vendor;
497		-	“(E) Maintain a daily log of supervision activity, including information on
498		-	technical assistance provided to sidewalk vendors, mediations conducted, and corrective actions
499		-	taken to ensure sidewalk vendors are in compliance with the law and regulations;
500		-	“(F) Provide technical support to sidewalk vendors in a sidewalk vending
501		-	zone, as needed;
502		-	“(G) Take all necessary and reasonable actions to ensure that a sidewalk
503		-	vendor is compliant with all health laws and regulations; and
504		-	“(H) Successfully pass an accredited Food Protection Manager
505		-	Certification Program.
506		-	“(2)(A) A vending site plan submitted pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) of this
507		-	subsection shall contain a diagram of all sidewalk vending locations within the sidewalk vending
508		-	zone. The diagram shall include the
509		-	full name and license number of each vendor, as well as the
510		-	approximate dimensions of any cart, stand or table used by each vendor.
511		-	“(B) The Department shall approve or request modifications to a vending
512		-	site plan within 7 business days of receipt. The Department shall only request modifications to a
513		-	vending site plan when the plan conflicts with this act or presents an immediate and significant
514		-	hazard to pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicular traffic.
515		-	“(C) A request for modifications shall be made in writing to the sidewalk
516		-	vending zone manager and shall include the justification for the denial or requested
517		-	modifications. The Department shall respond to any proposed modifications within 7 business
518		-	days of receipt.
519		-	“(D) Any changes to a vending site plan must be approved by the
520		-	Department before they may be implemented.
521		-	“(3)(A) Th e list maintained pursuant to paragraph (1)(D) of this subsection shall
522		-	include the full name, license number, business address of each sidewalk vendor, and a diagram
523		-	of the vending location.
524		-	“(B) Any change of information shall be provided to the Department
525		-	within 24 hours of that change.
526		-	“(4) Any documentation required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection
527		-	shall be made available to the Mayor timely upon request.
528		-	“Sec. 9b. Establishment of the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending
529		-	Zone.
530		-	“(a) There is established the Columbia Heights -Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone,
531		-	comprised of the geographic area bounded by a line that begins on the southwest corner of the
532		-	intersection of 16th Street, NW , and Fuller Avenue, NW , then north along the west side of 16th
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	303	+	“(C) 10 feet of an alley; 230
	304	+	“(D) 20 feet of a street-level entry to a Metrorail escalator; 231
	305	+	“(E) 10 feet of a street-level door to a Metrorail elevator; 232
	306	+	“(F) A marked loading zone, entrance zone, or parking space designated 233
	307	+	for diplomatic parking, or other curbside location restricted for certain vehicles or uses; 234
	308	+	“(G) 10 feet of a fire hydrant or in-ground fire standpipe; 235
	309	+	“(H) 5 feet from a building’s marked fire control room; or 236
	310	+	“(I) A Metrobus Stop Zone, a commuter bus zone, an intercity bus zone, 237
	311	+	or other curbside zone specifically designated and demarcated as being for transit use; 238
	312	+	“(2) Permit sidewalk vendors to alternate from one vending location to another 239
	313	+	within the same sidewalk vending zone, pursuant to an approved vending site plan submitted by 240
	314	+	a sidewalk vending zone manager; 241
	315	+	“(3) Require all sidewalk vendors to conspicuously display a basic business 242
	316	+	license and any other legally required permits or certificates; and 243
	317	+	“(4) Require all sidewalk vendors to vend from a temporary table or a vending 244
	318	+	cart that contains no motor or open fires, is able to be moved by hand, and is no more than 4 feet 245
	319	+	in width and 4 feet in length, unless the vendor vends food from a vending cart, in which case the 246
	320	+	vending cart shall not exceed 5 feet in width and 8 feet in length and 8 feet 6 inches in height 247
	321	+	from the bottom of the tire. 248 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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535	323
536	324
537	325
538	326		13
539	327
540		-	along the west side Harvard Street, NW , until the northwest corner of the intersection of Harvard
541		-	Street, NW , and Argonne Place, NW , then east along the north side of Argonne Place, NW , until
542		-	the northwest corner of the intersection of Argonne Place, NW , and Mount Pleasant Street, NW ,
543		-	then north along the west side of Mount Pleasant Street, NW , until the northwest corner of the
544		-	intersection of Irving Street, NW , and Mount Pleasant Street, NW , then west along Irving Street,
545		-	NW until the southwest corner of the intersection of Irving Street, NW , and 17th Street, NW ,
546		-	then north along
547		-
548		-	17th Street, NW , until the northwest corner of the intersection of
549		-
550		-	17th Street,
551		-	NW, and Park Road, NW, then east along Park Road, NW , until the northwest corner of the
552		-	intersection of Park Road, NW , and 14th Street, NW , then north along the west side of
553		-
554		-	14th
555		-	Street, NW , until the northwest corner of
556		-
557		-	14th Street, NW , and Ogden Street, NW , then north on
558		-	the west side of Ogden Street, NW , until the northwest corner of the intersection of Ogden
559		-	Street, NW , and Oak Street, NW , then east along the north side of Oak Street, NW , until the
560		-	northwest corner of Oak Street, NW , and 14th Street, NW , then north along the west side of 14th
561		-	Street, NW , until the northwest corner of the intersection of 14th Street, NW , and Spring Road,
562		-	NW, then south along the east side of
563		-
564		-	14th Street, NW, to the northeast corner of
565		-
566		-	14th Street,
567		-	NW, and Newton Street, NW, then east along the north side of Newton Street, NW , until the
568		-	northeast corner of the intersection of Newton Street, NW , and Holmead Place, NW , then south
569		-	along the east side of Holmead Place, NW , until the northeast corner of the intersection of
570		-	Holmead Place, NW , and Park Road, NW , then east along the north side of Park Road, NW ,
571		-	until the northeast corner of the intersection of Park Road, NW , and 13th Street, NW , then south
572		-	on the east side of 13th Street, NW , until the southeast corner of the intersection of 13th Street,
573		-	NW, and Girard Street, NW , then east along the south side of Girard Street, NW , until the
574		-	southeast corner of the intersection of 15th Street, NW, and Girard Street, NW , then south along
575		-	the west side of 15th Street, NW , until the southeast corner of the intersection of 15th Street,
576		-	NW, and Fuller Street, NW , then east along the south side of Fuller Street, NW , until the
577		-	southwest corner of the intersection of Fuller Street, NW , and 16th Street, NW
578		-	“(b)(1) The Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone shall contain the
579		-	following areas for the siting of vending locations :
580		-	“(A) Sidewalks surrounding Reservation 309, and public space in
581		-	Reservation 309;
582		-	“(B) Sidewalks surrounding Reservation 309G, and public space in
583		-	Reservation 309G over which the District has jurisdiction;
584		-	“(C) Sidewalks surrounding Reservation 310B, and public space in
585		-	Reservation 310B;
586		-	“(D) Eastern and western sidewalks of Mt. Pleasant Street, NW , between
587		-	Harvard Street, NW , and Park Road, NW , including all sidewalk space on:
588		-	“(i) The southeast corner of Mt. Pleasant Street, NW , and Lamont
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	328	+	“(b)(1) The following persons may submit a written request to the Mayor for the 249
	329	+	establishment of a sidewalk vending zone, the establishment of vending spaces within a proposed 250
	330	+	sidewalk vending zone, or the establishment of or changes to vending spaces within an existing 251
	331	+	sidewalk vending zone: 252
	332	+	“(A) An affected Advisory Neighborhood Commissions; 253
	333	+	“(B) An organization incorporated under the laws of the District, the 254
	334	+	members of which are sidewalk vendors; 255
	335	+	“(C) A non-profit incorporated under the laws of the District that provides 256
	336	+	services or technical assistance to sidewalk vendors; 257
	337	+	“(D) A citizens association incorporated under the laws of the District 258
	338	+	located within the affected area; or 259
	339	+	“(E) A Business Improvement District within the affected area. For 260
	340	+	purposes of this paragraph, the term “Business Improvement District” shall have the same 261
	341	+	meaning as set forth in section 3(6) of the Business Improvement Districts Act of 1996, effective 262
	342	+	May 29, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-134; D.C. Official Code § 2–1215.02(6)). 263
	343	+	“(2) The Mayor shall solicit community input and respond in writing to a request 264
	344	+	made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection within 60 days of its receipt. If the request is 265
	345	+	denied, the written response shall provide an explanation for the decision. 266
	346	+	“(c)(1) A sidewalk vending zone shall be supervised by a sidewalk vending zone 267
	347	+	manager. 268 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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591	349
592	350
593	351
594	352		14
595	353
596		-	“(ii) The southeast corner of Mt. Pleasant Street, NW, and Park
597		-	Road, NW ;
598		-	“(E) Eastern and western sidewalks of 14th Street, NW , between
599		-	Columbia Road, NW , and Monroe Street, NW ;
600		-	“(F) W estern sidewalk of 14th Street, NW, between Parkwood Place, NW ,
601		-	and Perry Place, NW ;
602		-	“(G) Northern sidewalk of Park Road, NW , between 14th Street, NW , and
603		-	Holmead Place, NW ;
604		-	“(H) Northern sidewalk of Monroe Street, NW , between 14th Street NW ,
605		-	and the public alley located between Lots 21 and 144 of Square 2836;
606		-	“(I) Southern sidewalk of Monroe Street, NW , between 14th Street, NW ,
607		-	and the public alley located between Lots 76 and 79 of Square 2837;
608		-	“(J) Northern and southern sidewalks or Irving Street, NW , between 14th
609		-	Street, NW , and Mt. Pleasant Street, NW;
610		-	“(K) Civic Plaza in Lot 834 of Square 2843, bounded by 14th Street, NW ,
611		-	Kenyon Street, NW , and Park Road, NW ;
612		-	“(L) Southern sidewalk of Columbia Road, NW , between 14th Street,
613		-	NW, and 15th Street, NW ; and
614		-	“(M) Southern sidewalk of Lamont Street, NW , between Mount Pleasant
615		-	Street, NW , and 16th Street, NW
616		-	“(2) For each area listed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Mayor shall ,
617		-	in coordination with a sidewalk vending zone manager and pursuant to an approved vending site
618		-	plan, establish vending locations at which sidewalk vendors may locate. Vending locations
619		-	within the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone shall not violate the
620		-	restrictions of section 9a(a)(1).
621		-	“(c) The Mayor may add additional areas within the boundaries of the Columbia Heights-
622		-	Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for
623		-	the purpose of siting additional vendor locations; provided, that any additional areas shall be
624		-	established pursuant to an approved vending site plan.
625		-	“(d)(1) The Mayor shall issue a request for proposals (“RFP”) for a sidewalk vending
626		-	zone manager for the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone no later than
627		-	60 days after the effective date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023,
628		-	passed on 2nd reading on April 4, 2023 (Enrolled version of Bill 25- 68).
629		-	“(2) In the process of developing the RFP, the Mayor shall solicit input from
630		-	sidewalk vendors and community-based organizations and non- profits providing technical
631		-	assistance or legal services to vendors.
632		-	“(e)(1) The Mayor shall execute a contract with an entity selected through the RFP
633		-	process set forth in subsection (c) of this section no later than 120 days after the effective date of ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	354	+	“(2) For a sidewalk vending zone authorized by this section, and for the Columbia 269
	355	+	Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone established by section 9b, the Mayor, by and 270
	356	+	through the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, shall contract with a non-profit 271
	357	+	organization for a sidewalk vending zone manager. The organization shall meet the following 272
	358	+	requirements: 273
	359	+	“(A) The organization has an active business license; 274
	360	+	“(B) The organization has demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in 275
	361	+	vending regulations; 276
	362	+	“(C) The organization has demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in 277
	363	+	food safety regulations; 278
	364	+	“(D) The organization provides proof of a general liability insurance 279
	365	+	policy in an amount and kind as determined by the Mayor; and 280
	366	+	“(E) The organization provides proof that it has the resources necessary to 281
	367	+	supply translation services to sidewalk vendors, as needed. 282
	368	+	“(3) The Mayor shall give preference to organizations that have a demonstrated 283
	369	+	history of working with, or providing services and technical assistance to, sidewalk vendors. 284
	370	+	“(d)(1) A sidewalk vending zone manager shall: 285
	371	+	“(A)(i) Submit a vending site plan to the Department of Licensing and 286
	372	+	Consumer Protection. The vending site plan shall contain a diagram of all sidewalk vending 287
	373	+	locations within the sidewalk vending zone. The diagram shall include the full name and license 288 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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635	375
636	376
637	377
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639	379
640		-	the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, passed on 2nd reading on April 4,
641		-	2023 (Enrolled version of Bill 25- 68).
642		-	“(2) If a contract with a sidewalk vending zone manager is not executed within
643		-	120 days following effective date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023,
644		-	passed on 2nd reading on April 4, 2023 (Enrolled version of Bill 25- 68), sidewalk vendors shall
645		-	be able to locate and operate in areas of the Columbia Heights -Mount Pleasant Sidewalk
646		-	Vending Zone.
647		-	“Sec. 9c . Street vending amnesty program.
648		-	“(a) There is established an amnesty program for any person applying to be a street
649		-	vendor who is liable for delinquent:
650		-	“(1) Fines for violations of this act and rules from 2010 to the effective date of the
651		-	Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, passed on 2nd reading on April 4, 2023
652		-	(Enrolled version of Bill 25- 68), including any accrued interest or penalties; and
653		-	“(2) Minimum sales tax payments owed pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47 -
654		-	2002.01 from 2010 to the effective date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of
655		-	2023, passed on 2nd reading on April 4, 2023 (Enrolled version of Bill 25- 68), including any
656		-	accrued interest or penalties, pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47- 2002.01(e).
657		-	“(b) The amnesty program shall be available for 5 years following its establishment.
658		-	“(c) A person may participate in the amnesty program by fil ing an application for
659		-	amnesty with the Mayor that includes:
660		-	“(1) A basic business license application;
661		-	“(2) A vending site permit application for a sidewalk vending location;
662		-	“(3) A copy of each unpaid citation received by the applicant, and the amount
663		-	owed by the applicant for each citation; and
664		-	“(4) Documentation verifying the amount of delinquent minimum sales tax,
665		-	interest, and penalties owed to the Office of Tax and Revenue.
666		-	“(d) While the amnesty program is accepting applications, the Mayor shall publicize the
667		-	terms and conditions of the amnesty program.
668		-	“(e) For purposes of this section, the term “street vendor” means a person licensed to
669		-	vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space pursuant to section 3 .
670		-	“Sec. 9d. Columbia Heights -Mount Pleasant public asset and vendor support study.
671		-	“(a) The Mayor shall commission a study to:
672		-	“(1) Identify potential spaces for the storage and servicing of sidewalk vending
673		-	carts within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including
674		-	any cost estimates for acquiring the space and making necessary improvements;
675		-	“(2) Identify potential locations for the siting of public restroom facilities within
676		-	or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including cost estimates
677		-	of any work that would be required to construct a public restroom facility; ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	380	+	number of each vendor, as well as the approximate dimensions of any cart, stand or table used by 289
	381	+	each vendor; 290
	382	+	“(ii) The Department shall approve or request modifications to a 291
	383	+	vending site plan within 7 business days of receipt. The Department shall only request 292
	384	+	modifications to a vending site plan when the plan conflicts with this act or presents an 293
	385	+	immediate and significant hazard to pedestrians, cyclists or vehicular traffic; 294
	386	+	“(iii) A request for modifications shall be made in writing to the 295
	387	+	sidewalk vending zone manager and shall include the justification for the denial or requested 296
	388	+	modifications. The Department shall respond to any proposed modifications within 7 business 297
	389	+	days of receipt; 298
	390	+	“(iv) Any changes to a vending site plan must be approved by the 299
	391	+	Department before they may be implemented; 300
	392	+	“(B) Provide accurate contact information of any onsite personnel to each 301
	393	+	vendor in a sidewalk vending zone; 302
	394	+	“(C) Develop and maintain policies and procedures to respond to and 303
	395	+	mediate disputes between sidewalk vendors in a sidewalk vending zone. The policies and 304
	396	+	procedures shall be written and shall be provided to each vendor in a sidewalk vending zone in 305
	397	+	his or her preferred language; 306
	398	+	“(D) Maintain an accurate list of sidewalk vendors operating within a 307
	399	+	sidewalk vending zone, including contact information and basic information on items being sold 308 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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679	401
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684		-	~~“(3) Make recommendations for capital improvements at areas within~~ the
685		-	~~Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant~~ Sidewalk ~~Vending Zone to better accommodate~~ vending
686		-	~~activity and pedestrian access~~; ~~and~~
687		-	“(4) ~~Identify potential locations for an indoor vending market within or near the~~
688		-	~~Columbia Heights-Mount~~ ~~Pleasant~~ Sidewalk ~~Vending Zone~~, ~~including cost estimates for acquiring the land if necessary.~~
689		-	~~“(b)~~ The ~~Mayor shall submit the study required pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than~~
690		-	~~one year after the applicability date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023,~~
691		-	~~passed on 2nd reading on April 4~~, ~~2023 (Enrolled~~ ~~version of Bill 25-68).”.~~
692		-	~~Sec.~~ ~~4. Conforming Amendment.~~ ~~Section 47-2002.01 of the D.C. Official Code is amended by adding~~ a ~~new subsection (e)~~
693		-	~~that reads as follows:~~
694		-	“(e)(1) ~~Notwithstanding §§~~ ~~47-4221 and 47-4222, the Chief Financial Officer shall abate~~
695		-	~~any unpaid portion of the assessment of the minimum tax (or a liability in respect of a minimum tax) imposed by this section and certified by~~ the Mayor ~~as eligible for abatement pursuant to § 37-131.08c~~.
696		-	“~~(2)~~ The ~~Mayor shall certify to the Chief Financial Officer each taxpayer eligible~~
697		-	~~for an abatement of minimum tax imposed by this section and any interest or penalties imposed under this title~~. ~~The certification shall identify:~~
698		-	“(A) The ~~specific taxpayer (including~~ ~~taxpayer identification number and~~
699		-	~~District sales tax account number);~~
700		-	~~“(B) The amount~~ of ~~any such abatement of minimum tax, interest, and~~
701		-	~~penalty to be abated;~~
702		-	~~“(C)~~ The ~~relevant tax periods subject to abatement; and “(D) Such other information as the Chief Financial Officer shall require.~~
703		-	~~“(3) The tax periods eligible for abatement under this subsection are the quarter~~
704		-	~~ending March 31, 2010 through the quarter ending immediately after the effective date of the~~
705		-	Street ~~Vendor Advancement Amendment Act~~ of ~~2023, passed on 2nd reading on April 4, 2023 (Enrolled version of Bill 25-68).~~
706		-	~~“(4) All requests for abatement under this subsection must be filed by the~~
707		-	~~taxpayer with the Chief Financial Officer on or before September 30~~, ~~2028~~, ~~in the manner~~ and ~~form prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer.~~
708		-	~~“(5) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as authorizing an abatement or~~
709		-	~~refund~~ of ~~any minimum tax~~, ~~interest, or penalties previously paid.”. ENROLLED~~ ORIGINAL
	406	+	by each sidewalk vendor. This list shall include the full name, license number, business address 309
	407	+	of each sidewalk vendor, and a diagram of the vending location. Any change of information shall 310
	408	+	be provided to the Department within 24 hours of that change; 311
	409	+	“(E) Maintain a daily log of supervision activity, including information on 312
	410	+	technical assistance provided to sidewalk vendors, mediations conducted, and corrective actions 313
	411	+	taken to ensure sidewalk vendors are in compliance with the law and regulations; 314
	412	+	“(F) Provide technical support to sidewalk vendors in a sidewalk vending 315
	413	+	zone, as needed; and 316
	414	+	“(G) Take all necessary and reasonable actions to ensure that a sidewalk 317
	415	+	vendor is compliant with all health laws and regulations. 318
	416	+	“(2) Any documentation required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection 319
	417	+	shall be made available to the Mayor timely upon request. 320
	418	+	“Sec. 9b. Establishment of the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending 321
	419	+	Zone. 322
	420	+	“(a) There is established the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, 323
	421	+	comprised of the geographic area bounded by a line that begins on the southwest corner of the 324
	422	+	intersection of 16
	423	+	th
	424	+	Street, N.W., and Fuller Avenue, N.W., then north along the west side of 16
	425	+	th
	426	+	325
	427	+	Street, N.W., until the southwest corner of 16
	428	+	th
	429	+	Street, N.W., and Harvard Street, N.W., then 326
	430	+	north along the west side Harvard Street, N.W., until the northwest corner of the intersection of 327
	431	+	Harvard Street, N.W., and Argonne Place, N.W., then east along the north side of Argonne Place, 328 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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711	433
712	434
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716		-	Sec. 5. Applicability.
717		-	(a) Sections 2, 3(a), (b), (c), (d), and (f), and 4 of this act shall apply upon the date of
718		-	inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.
719		-	(b) The Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in
720		-	an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council
721		-	of the certification.
722		-	(c)(1) The Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in
723		-	the District of Columbia Register.
724		-	(2) The date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the
725		-	applicability of this act.
	438	+	N.W., until the northwest corner of the intersection of Argonne Place, N.W., and Mount Pleasant 329
	439	+	Street, N.W., then north along the west side of Mount Pleasant Street, N.W., until the northwest 330
	440	+	corner of the intersection of Irving Street, N.W., and Mount Pleasant Street, N.W., then west 331
	441	+	along Irving Street, N.W. until the southwest corner of the intersection Irving Street, N.W., and 332
	442	+	17th Street, N.W., then north along
726	443
727		-	Sec. 6. Fiscal impact statement.
728		-	The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal
729		-	impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975,
730		-	approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1- 301.47a).
	444	+	17th Street, N.W., until the northwest corner of the 333
	445	+	intersection of
731	446
732		-	Sec. 7. Effective date.
733		-	This act shall take effect after approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the
734		-	Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30- day period of congressional review as
735		-	provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December
736		-	24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1- 206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of
737		-	Columbia Register.
	447	+	17
	448	+	th
	449	+	Street, N.W. and Park Road, N.W., then east along Park Road, N.W., until the 334
	450	+	northwest corner of the intersection of Park Road, N.W., and 14
	451	+	th
	452	+	Street, N.W., then north along 335
	453	+	the west side
738	454
	455	+	14
	456	+	th
	457	+	Street, N.W., until the northwest corner of
739	458
	459	+	14th Street, N.W. and Ogden Street, 336
	460	+	N.W., then north on the west side of Ogden Street, N.W., until the northwest corner of the 337
	461	+	intersection of Ogden Street, N.W., and Oak Street, N.W., then east along the north side of Oak 338
	462	+	Street, N.W., until the northwest corner of Oak Street, N.W., and 14
	463	+	th
	464	+	Street, N.W., then north 339
	465	+	along the west of 14
	466	+	th
	467	+	Street, N.W., until the northwest corner of the intersection of 14
	468	+	th
	469	+	Street, 340
	470	+	N.W., and Spring Road, N.W., and south along the east side of
740	471
741		-	______________________________
742		-	Chairman
743		-	Council of the District of Columbia
	472	+	14th Street, N.W., to the northeast 341
	473	+	corner of
	474	+
	475	+	14th Street, N.W. and Newton Street, N.W., then east along the north side of Newton 342
	476	+	Street, N.W., until the northeast corner of the intersection of Newton Street, N.W., and Holmead 343
	477	+	Place, N.W., then south along the east side of Holmead Place, N.W., until the northeast corner of 344
	478	+	the intersection of Holmead Place, N.W., and Park Road, N.W., then east along the north side of 345
	479	+	Park Road, N.W., until the northeast corner of the intersection of Park Road, N.W., and 13
	480	+	th
	481	+	346
	482	+	Street, N.W., then south on the east side 13
	483	+	th
	484	+	Street, N.W., until the southeast corner at the 347
	485	+	intersection of 13
	486	+	th
	487	+	Street, N.W., and Girard Street, N.W., then east along the south side of 348 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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	492	+	18
748	493
749		-	_________________________________
750		-	Mayor
751		-	District of Columbia
	494	+	Girard Street, N.W., until the southeast corner of the intersection of 15
	495	+	th
	496	+	Street, N.W., and Girard 349
	497	+	Street, N.W., then south along the west side of 15
	498	+	th
	499	+	Street, N.W., until the southeast corner of the 350
	500	+	intersection of 15
	501	+	th
	502	+	Street, N.W., and Fuller Street , N.W., then east along the south side of Fuller 351
	503	+	Street, N.W., until the southwest corner of the intersection at Fuller Street, N.W., and 16
	504	+	th
	505	+	Street, 352
	506	+	N.W. 353
	507	+	“(b)(1) The Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone shall contain the 354
	508	+	following areas for the siting of vending locations: 355
	509	+	“(A) Sidewalks surrounding Reservation 309, and public space in 356
	510	+	Reservation 309; 357
	511	+	“(B) Sidewalks surrounding Reservation 309G, and public space in 358
	512	+	Reservation 309G over which the District has jurisdiction; 359
	513	+	“(C) Sidewalks surrounding Reservation 310B, and public space in 360
	514	+	Reservation 310B; 361
	515	+	“(D) Eastern and western sidewalks of Mt. Pleasant Street, N.W., between 362
	516	+	Harvard Street, N.W., and Park Road, N.W., including all sidewalk space on: 363
	517	+	(i) The southeast corner of Mt. Pleasant Street, N.W., and Lamont 364
	518	+	Street, N.W., and 365
	519	+	“(ii) The southeast corner of Mt. Pleasant Street, N.W., and Park 366
	520	+	Road, N.W.; 367 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
752	521
753	522
	523	+
	524	+
	525	+	19
	526	+
	527	+	“(E) Eastern and western sidewalks of 14th Street, N.W., between 368
	528	+	Columbia Road, N.W., and Monroe Street, N.W.; 369
	529	+	“(F) The western sidewalk of 14th Street, N.W., between Parkwood Place, 370
	530	+	N.W., and Perry Place, N.W.; 371
	531	+	“(G) Northern sidewalk of Park Road, N.W., between 14th Street, N.W., 372
	532	+	and Holmead Place, N.W.; 373
	533	+	“(H) Northern sidewalk of Monroe Street, N.W., between 14th Street 374
	534	+	N.W., and the public alley located between Lots 21 and 144 of Square 2836; 375
	535	+	“(I) Southern sidewalk of Monroe Street, N.W., between 14th Street, 376
	536	+	N.W., and the public alley located between Lots 76 and 79 of Square 2837; 377
	537	+	“(J) Northern and southern sidewalks or Irving Street, N.W., between 14th 378
	538	+	Street, N.W., and Mt. Pleasant Street, N.W.; 379
	539	+	“(K) Civic Plaza in Lot 834 of Square 2843, bounded by 14th Street, 380
	540	+	N.W., Kenyon Street, N.W., and Park Road, N.W.; 381
	541	+	“(L) Southern sidewalk of Columbia Road, N.W., between 14th Street, 382
	542	+	N.W., and 15th Street, N.W.; and 383
	543	+	“(M) Southern sidewalk of Lamont Street, N.W., between Mount Pleasant 384
	544	+	Street, N.W., and 16th Street, N.W. 385
	545	+	“(2) For each area listed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Mayor shall, 386
	546	+	in coordination with a sidewalk vending zone manager and pursuant to an approved vending site 387 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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	553	+	plan, establish vending locations at which sidewalk vendors may locate. Vending locations 388
	554	+	within the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone shall not violate the 389
	555	+	restrictions of section 9a(a)(1). 390
	556	+	“(c) The Mayor may add additional areas within the boundaries of the Columbia Heights-391
	557	+	Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for 392
	558	+	the purpose of siting additional vendor locations; provided, that any additional areas shall be 393
	559	+	established pursuant to an approved vending site plan. 394
	560	+	“(d)(1) The Mayor shall issue a request for proposals (“RFP”) for a sidewalk vending 395
	561	+	zone manager for the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone no later than 396
	562	+	60 days after the effective date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023. 397
	563	+	“(2) In the process of developing the RFP, the Mayor shall solicit input from 398
	564	+	sidewalk vendors and community-based organizations and non-profits providing technical 399
	565	+	assistance or legal services to vendors. 400
	566	+	“(e)(1) The Mayor shall execute a contract with an entity selected through the RFP 401
	567	+	process set forth in subsection (c) of this section no later than 120 days after the effective date of 402
	568	+	the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023. 403
	569	+	“(2) If a contract with a sidewalk vending zone manager is not executed within 404
	570	+	120 days following effective date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, 405
	571	+	sidewalk vendors shall be able to locate and operate in areas of the Columbia Heights-Mount 406
	572	+	Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone. 407 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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	579	+	“Sec. 9c. Street vending amnesty program. 408
	580	+	“(a) There is established an amnesty program for any person applying to be a street 409
	581	+	vendor who is liable for delinquent: 410
	582	+	“(1) Fines for violations of this chapter and rules from 2010 to the effective date 411
	583	+	of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, including any accrued interest; and 412
	584	+	“(2) Minimum sales tax payments owed pursuant to § 47-2002.01 from 2010 to 413
	585	+	the effective date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, including any 414
	586	+	accrued interest. 415
	587	+	“(b) The amnesty program shall be available for 5 years following its establishment. 416
	588	+	“(c) A person may participate in the amnesty program by filing an application for 417
	589	+	amnesty with the Mayor that includes: 418
	590	+	“(1) A basic business license application; 419
	591	+	“(2) A vending site permit application for a sidewalk vending location; 420
	592	+	“(3) A copy of each unpaid citation received by the applicant, and the amount 421
	593	+	owed by the applicant for each citation; and 422
	594	+	“(4) Documentation verifying the amount of delinquent minimum sales tax owed 423
	595	+	to the Office of Tax and Revenue. 424
	596	+	“(d) While the amnesty program is accepting applications, the Mayor shall publicize the 425
	597	+	terms and conditions of the amnesty program. 426 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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	604	+	“(e) For purposes this section, the term “street vendor” means a person licensed to vend 427
	605	+	from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space pursuant to section 3. 428
	606	+	“Sec. 9d. Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant public asset and vendor support study. 429
	607	+	“(a) The Mayor shall commission a study to: 430
	608	+	“(1) Identify potential spaces for the storage and servicing of sidewalk vending 431
	609	+	carts within or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including 432
	610	+	any cost estimates for acquiring the space and making necessary improvements; 433
	611	+	“(2) Identify potential locations for the siting of public restroom facilities within 434
	612	+	or near the Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including cost estimates 435
	613	+	of any work that would be required to construct a public restroom facility; 436
	614	+	“(3) Recommendations for capital improvements at areas within the Columbia 437
	615	+	Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone to better accommodate vending activity and 438
	616	+	pedestrian access; and 439
	617	+	“(4) Identify potential locations for an indoor vending market within or near the 440
	618	+	Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Vending Zone, including cost estimates for 441
	619	+	acquiring the land if necessary. 442
	620	+	“(b) The Mayor shall submit the study required pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than 443
	621	+	one year after the effective date of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023.”. 444
	622	+	Sec. 4. Applicability. 445 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL
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	629	+	(a) This act shall apply upon the date of inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved 446
	630	+	budget and financial plan. 447
	631	+	(b) The Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in 448
	632	+	an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council 449
	633	+	of the certification. 450
	634	+	(c)(1) The Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in 451
	635	+	the District of Columbia Register. 452
	636	+	(2) The date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the 453
	637	+	applicability of this act. 454
	638	+	Sec. 4. Fiscal impact statement. 455
	639	+	The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal 456
	640	+	impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, 457
	641	+	approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a). 458
	642	+	Sec. 5. Effective date. 459
	643	+	This act shall take effect after approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the 460
	644	+	Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as 461
	645	+	provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 462
	646	+	24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of 463
	647	+	Columbia Register. 464