700.1 This chapter is intended by the Commission to establish fair and consistent procedural rules for enforcement of and compliance with this title.

700.2 This chapter applies to all persons regulated by this title.

700.3 The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to comply with the language and intent of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-97; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-301 et seq.) (“Establishment Act”), and the District of Columbia Taxicab and Passenger Vehicle for Hire Impoundment Act of 1992, effective March 16, 1993 (D.C. Law 9-199; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-331 et seq.) (“Impoundment Act”).

700.4 In the event of a conflict between a provision of this chapter and a provision of another chapter of this title, including a penalty provision, the provision of this chapter shall control.

700.5 The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all matters and contested cases pending on the date of final publication, to the extent allowed by the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act (“DCAPA”) effective October 8, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-19; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-501 et seq.) and other applicable law.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3595 (June 1, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 6408 (June 27, 2014).