{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-2231.01","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-2231.01","heading":"Definitions.","body":"For the purposes of this part, the term:\n\n(1)\n\"Covered establishment\" means a business, nonprofit enterprise, or nonprofit institution that does not have as its primary or sole business the sale of licenses for recreational fishing in District waters.\n\n(2)\n(A)\n\"District waters\" means flowing and still bodies of water in the District, whether artificial or natural, whether underground or on land.\n(B)\n\"District waters\" shall not include:\n(i)\nWater on private property prevented from reaching underground or land watercourses; and\n(ii)\nWater in closed collection or distribution systems.\n\n(3)\n\"Recreational fishing\" means the non-commercial taking or attempted taking of finfish for personal use, sport, or pleasure, which are not for sale, trade, or barter.\n\n(4)\n\"Substantial change in ownership\" means a transfer of 10% or more in the equity of or financial interest in a covered establishment.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 22. Wildlife Protection.","Subchapter III. Fishing.","Part A. Authorizing Fishing Licensure by Private Entities."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-2231.01","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"c3f15ddebf729ec49df6a1cf11fe3bbce0ae0549592663b1b0c8f217a3c84951","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-2221.33","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-2231.02"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}