1. (a) There is established an amnesty program for any person applying to be a street vendor who is liable for delinquent:

   1. (1) Fines for violations of this chapter and rules from 2010 to July 1, 2023, including any accrued interest or penalties; and
   2. (2) Minimum sales tax payments owed pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2002.01 from 2010 to the July 1, 2023.
2. (b) The amnesty program shall be available for 5 years following its establishment.

3. (c)

   1. (1) A person may participate in the amnesty program by filing an application for amnesty with the Mayor.
   2. (2) The Mayor shall establish by rule the requirements for applying for and being approved to participate in the amnesty program.
4. (d) While the amnesty program is accepting applications, the Mayor shall publicize the terms and conditions of the amnesty program.
5. (d-1) At the request of the Mayor, the Chief Financial Officer shall send a notice by electronic means to all mobile vendors and sidewalk vendors registered with the Office of Tax and Revenue advising the vendors of the existence of the amnesty program.
6. (e) For purposes of this section, the term "street vendor" means a person licensed to vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space pursuant to § 37-131.02.

Applicability of D.C. Law 25-21: § 5 of D.C. Law 25-21 provided that the creation of this section by § 3(f) of D.C. Law 25-21 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.

History

Oct. 22, 2009, D.C. Law 18-71, § 9c

July 1, 2023, D.C. Law 25-21, § 3(f)

Dec. 6, 2025, D.C. Law 26-55, § 2042(c)

Applicability

Applicability of D.C. Law 25-21: § 5 of D.C. Law 25-21 provided that the creation of this section by § 3(f) of D.C. Law 25-21 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.

Section 7098 of D.C. Law 25-50 repealed section 5 of D.C. Law 25-21 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 3(f) of Law 25-21 has been implemented.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2042(c) of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-146, Sept. 3, 2025, 72 DCR 9623).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2042(c) of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-210, Nov. 24, 2025, 72 DCR 13514).