4005 REBATE APPLICATION

4005.1 An Applicant shall submit a rebate application for a security camera system or glass break sensor system on a form prescribed by the Office.

4005.2 A completed rebate application shall include:

1. (a) The completed application form prescribed by the Office;
2. (b) Proof of purchase of a security camera system and/or glass break sensor system, including the costs of the system(s);
3. (c) Verification of the installation of the security camera system and/or glass break sensor system, as required by § 4007;
4. (d) If applicable, proof of the Applicant's federal gross receipts or sales;
5. (e) If the application is for security camera system rebate, proof of registration of the security camera system with the Metropolitan Police Department; and
6. (f) Permission, in writing, signed by the Applicant, and in a format as prescribed by the Director, for Office staff to verify the location, installation, and operation of the security camera system or glass break sensor system from private space on the Applicant's property; or, if the Applicant is a tenant, permission, in writing, signed by the owner of the Applicant's building, and in a format as prescribed by the Director, for Office staff to verify the location, installation, and operation of the security camera system or glass break sensor system from private space on the owner's property.

4005.3 The rebate application prescribed by the Office shall include a provision by which the Applicant agrees that they will not use the security camera system for any unlawful or harassing purposes and will comply with all applicable construction code requirements in the installation and operation of the security camera system.

4005.4 (a) An Applicant applying for a subsequent rebate due to vandalism, other criminal activity, or an act of nature shall include with their application a police report regarding the damage to the private security camera system or information substantiating damage due to an act of nature.

(b) An Applicant applying for a subsequent rebate due to the security camera system or glass break sensor being technologically out-of-date

or no longer in good working condition shall provide such information regarding the technology and condition of the system as may be requested by the Office.

4005.5 Upon the determination that an Applicant has submitted a complete application, has complied with all the requirements of this chapter, and is eligible for a rebate, and subject to the availability of funds, the applicable rebate amount shall be provided to the Applicant pursuant to § 4001.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 4879 (April 1, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 014058 (December 19, 2025).