D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-I400

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 25-I400 - SERVICE OF PROCESS, NOTICES, PROPER METHODS

400.1

A Notice of Infraction (NOI) or Order issued in accordance with the Rodent Control Act of 2000, effective October 19, 2000, (D.C. Law 13-172; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-2101.01et seq. (2013 Repl.)) and these regulations shall be deemed properly served if it is served by one of the following methods pursuant to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code § 2-1802.05(a) (2016 Repl.)):

(a) A Department representative, a law enforcement officer, or a person authorized to serve the Notice of Infraction or Order by a civil process, or personal service of the notice to the property owner, person of suitable age and discretion residing at the property or employed therein, or to a registered agent;

(b) The Department electronically serves the Notice of Infraction or Order to the property owner;

(c) The Department mails the Notice of Infraction or Order to the property owner's last known home or business address;

(d) The Department mails the Notice of Infraction or Order by postage prepaid, first class mail to the property owner's official address of record as maintained by the Office of Tax and Revenue;

(e) The Department posts the Notice of Infraction or Order on the door of the entryway or other conspicuous place on the property pursuant to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code § 2-1802.05(b)(1) (2016 Repl.)); or

(f) The Department posts the Notice of Infraction or Order on the Department's website pursuant to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code § 2-1802.05(b)(2) (2016 Repl.)).

400.2

A Notice to Abate Violation or Order issued in accordance with the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-100; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-801et seq. (2013 Repl.)) and these Regulations shall be deemed properly served when it is posted on the door of the entryway or other conspicuous place on the property.

400.3

If the property owner cannot be identified with reasonable certainty, the Department may conspicuously post the Notice to Abate Violation or Notice to Abate Order on the premises alleged to be in violation and deliver a copy of the Notice to the Director of the Office of Tax and Revenue in accordance with the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-100; D.C. Official Code § 8-803(c)(2) (2013 Repl.)).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-I400

Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 7951 (7/5/2019)