D.C. Code § 2-1208.31: Definitions.

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:

(1)

"Department" means the Department of Small and Local Business Development, established by subchapter IX-A of Chapter 2 of this title.

(2)

"District-based business" or "DBB" means a maker that:

(A)

Maintains its primary office in the District;

(B)

Possesses a current license pursuant to Chapter 28 of Title 47;

(C)

Has certified that either the majority owners are District residents or 51% or more of its employees are District residents; and

(D)

Is registered with the Department.

(3)

"Fund" means the Made in DC Fund established by § 2-1208.33.

(4)

"Innovation Space and Marketplace" means studio space together with sales gallery space, space with high-end shared equipment, and classrooms that would be available to local makers on a low-cost membership basis.

(5)

"Made in DC" means the brand name developed under the Made in DC program, established by § 2-1208.32, which may be used by a maker who is registered with the Department as a DBB to promote a product that has been:

(A)

Created, manufactured, or assembled in the District; and

(B)

Approved by the Department.

(6)

"Maker" means an individual, including an artisan or craftsperson, or a business, who creates, manufactures, or assembles a product through a process involving intellectual property, ingredients, raw materials, or other components.

(7)

"Program" means the Made in DC program established by § 2-1208.32.