D.C. Code § 7-661.14: Rules.

(a)

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to:

(1)

Develop the form to collect the medical record information required by § 7-661.06;

(2)

Facilitate the collection of the medical record information required by § 7-661.06; and

(3)

Provide for the return of and safe disposal of unused covered medications.

(b)

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including rules to:

(1)

Specify the recommended methods by which a qualified patient, who so desires, may notify first responders of his or her intent to ingest a covered medication; and

(2)

Establish training opportunities for the medical community to learn about the use of covered medications by qualified patients seeking to die in a humane and peaceful manner, including best practices for prescribing the covered medication.