{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-3-1271.18","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 3-1271.18","heading":"Default procedures.","body":"(a)\nThe grounds for default include, but are not limited to, failure of a member state to perform such obligations or responsibilities imposed upon it by the Compact, or the rules and bylaws of the interstate commission promulgated under the Compact.\n\n(b)\nIf the interstate commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under the Compact, or the bylaws or promulgated rules, the interstate commission shall:\n(1)\nProvide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states, of the nature of the default, the means of curing the default, and any action taken by the interstate commission.  The interstate commission shall specify the conditions by which the defaulting state must cure its default; and\n(2)\nProvide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.\n\n(c)\nIf the defaulting state fails to cure the default, the defaulting state shall be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by the Compact shall terminate on the effective date of termination.  A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of the default.\n\n(d)\nTermination of membership in the Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted.  Notice of intent to terminate shall be given by the interstate commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states.\n\n(e)\nThe interstate commission shall establish rules and procedures to address licenses and physicians that are materially impacted by the termination of a member state, or the withdrawal of a member state.\n\n(f)\nThe member state which has been terminated is responsible for all dues, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination including obligations, the performance of which extends beyond the effective date of termination.\n\n(g)\nThe interstate commission shall not bear any costs relating to any state that has been found to be in default or which has been terminated from the Compact, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing between the interstate commission and the defaulting state.\n\n(h)\nThe defaulting state may appeal the action of the interstate commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices.  The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees.","path":["Title 3. District of Columbia Boards and Commissions.","Chapter 12B. Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.","Subchapter I. Compact Provisions."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/3-1271.18","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"607584796470ce9626a708a5406aa45616a8ab437e4737822c74145334b20d25","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-3-1271.17","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-3-1271.19"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}