D.C. Code § 5-363.01 – Limitations on less-lethal weapons acquired by District law enforcement agencies; reporting requirements.

(a) District law enforcement agencies shall maintain the following information regarding any less-lethal weapon in their inventory on a publicly accessible website:
1. (1) A description of the less-lethal weapon, including:
  1. (A) How the less-lethal weapon is used or deployed;
  2. (B) The physiological and psychological effect that the less-lethal weapon has on people; and
  3. (C) Whether the less-lethal weapon is indiscriminate in nature or if it can be targeted at specific individuals in a crowd;
2. (2) Any technical documentation issued or published by the manufacturer or distributor of the less-lethal weapon;
3. (3) An explanation for the law enforcement agency's need for the less-lethal weapon;
4. (4) A description of the personnel who will use, be equipped with, or have access to the less-lethal weapon;
5. (5) A description of the training those personnel have or will receive on how to use or deploy the less-lethal weapon, including how the training addresses the requirements of Chapter 3A of this title; and
6. (6) The total price of the less-lethal weapons sought.
(b) Before acquiring a new type of less-lethal weapon, MPD shall publish on a publicly accessible website the information described in subsection (a)(1) of this section at least 28 days prior to acquiring or purchasing the new type of less-lethal weapon.

Apr. 21, 2023, D.C. Law 24-345, § 123