{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-3015","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-3015","heading":"Rulemaking.","body":"(a)\n(1)\nWithin 180 days of July 18, 2000, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issues rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.\n(2)\n(A)\nExcept as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, all rules promulgated pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply to the provisions of §§ 7-3003.01 and 7-3004(a-1).\n(B)\nThe Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to apply specifically to the provisions of §§ 7-3003.01 and 7-3004(a-1). Any such rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution, within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.\n\n(b)\nNothing in this section shall affect any requirements imposed upon the Mayor by subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 30. Choice in Drug Treatment."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-3015","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"84a60c29fee10d3bc1a7dda5b41730c4f5b7f4257dbf540a5946fc084b8d3299","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-3014","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-3101"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}