D.C. Code tit. 8 § 8-231.09a
Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund.
Operative Text
(a) There is established as a special fund the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Department of Energy and Environment in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) All fees, fines, and penalties received from compliance with and enforcement of this subchapter , and all interest earned on those monies, shall be deposited into the Fund.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used to pay for the costs of implementing this subchapter and may be used to provide low-income residents of the District with assistance to comply with the requirements of § 8-231.03 , in accordance with rules issued by the Mayor.
(d) (1) The money deposited into the Fund but not expended in a fiscal year shall not revert to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.D.C. Code § 8-231.01 et seq. § 8-231.09a establishes the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund, a dedicated special fund administered by the District of Columbia's Department of Energy and Environment. Revenue collected through fees, fines, and penalties under the lead-safety subchapter—along with any interest earned—flows into this Fund rather than into the District's general treasury. The Fund's money is earmarked to cover the costs of running the lead-safety program and may also be used to help low-income District residents meet the requirements of § 8-231.03. Unspent balances carry over from year to year and do not revert to the general fund.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to the District's lead-safety rules under D.C. Code § 8-231.01 et seq. § 8-231.09a should be aware that any fees, fines, or penalties they pay for noncompliance are deposited directly into the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund. Compliant operators generally maintain current documentation, complete required inspections on schedule, and pay applicable fees promptly, since those payments fund the very program that oversees their obligations. Understanding that enforcement revenues are recycled into program administration underscores why timely compliance matters under this subchapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 8-231.01 et seq. § 8-231.09a creates a dedicated funding stream that can be used to assist low-income District residents in meeting lead-safety requirements under § 8-231.03, which may include help with remediation costs. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet lead-safety standards may consider contacting the Department of Energy and Environment to ask about available assistance programs funded through this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in the District can also help residents understand what protections and resources may be available under the broader lead-safety subchapter.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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