D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 31, § 506
Taxicab Removal From Service
Authority: Sections 8(b)(1)(D), (G), 14, and 20a of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-97; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-307(b)(1)(D), (G), 50-313 and 50-320(a) (2009 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)) (“Act”); and Section 12 of An Act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1920, and for other purposes, approved July 11, 1919 (41 Stat. 104; D.C. Official Code § 50-371 (2009 Repl.)). Source: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3595, 3600 (June 1, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 12387 (August 30, 2013).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
506.1 Immediately upon withdrawing a vehicle from use as a taxicab, the owner shall paint out all distinctive insignia or trade, association, company or owner's name, assigned number and color band, and remove the cruising light, DCTC license and H-tag.
506.2 Upon removal of a vehicle from service the owner shall notify the association or company, and immediately surrender the DCTC license and H-tag to the Office of Taxicabs.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3595, 3600 (June 1, 1990).