{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1731.02","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-1731.02","heading":"Critical areas.","body":"The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to:\n\n(1)\nDesignate critical areas for protection within the District; and\n\n(2)\nProtect, conserve, or enhance the environmental function and value of the critical areas designated pursuant to paragraph (1) of this section.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 17A. Natural Resources Conservation."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-1731.02","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"c4298f6c42b79ba01517edb6230e94db1d624f6a37dd46aff4e05b10ca562b34","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1731.01","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1731.03"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}