{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-2361.03","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-2361.03","heading":"Regulation of services during emergency.","body":"(a)\nWhile an emergency declaration is in effect, the Mayor may issue a Mayor’s order that limits, restricts, or otherwise regulates:\n(1)\nThe duration of practice by volunteer health practitioners;\n(2)\nThe geographical areas in which volunteer health practitioners may practice;\n(3)\nThe types of volunteer health practitioners who may practice; and\n(4)\nAny other matter necessary to coordinate effectively the provision of health or veterinary services during the emergency.\n\n(b)\nAn order issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section may take effect immediately, without prior notice or comment, and is not a rule within the meaning of subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.].\n\n(c)\nA host entity that uses volunteer health practitioners to provide health or veterinary services in the District shall:\n(1)\nConsult and coordinate its activities with the Mayor to the extent practicable to provide for the efficient and effective use of volunteer health practitioners; and\n(2)\nComply with all District laws relating to the management of emergency health or veterinary services, including Chapter 23 of this title [§ 7-2301.01 et seq.].","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 23C. Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-2361.03","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"dceb70cd35039a89a2ed007b4a5b668a4135900cffbe6833d34119e98412d586","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-2361.02","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-2361.04"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}