District Of Columbia § 48-906.01 - Pending proceedings.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 48-906.01 — Pending proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-906.01. Pending proceedings.
48-906.01Prosecution for any violation of the laws repealed by , pursuant to § 604, which were initiated prior to August 5, 1981, is not affected or abated by this chapter. If the offense being prosecuted is similar to an offense set out in , then the penalties under apply if they are less than those under prior law.
Civil seizures or forfeitures commenced prior to August 5, 1981, are not affected by this chapter.
All administrative proceedings pending under prior laws which are superseded by this chapter shall be continued and brought to a final determination in accord with the laws and rules in effect prior to August 5, 1981.
The Mayor shall initially permit persons to register who own or operate any establishment engaged in the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of any controlled substance prior to August 5, 1981, and who are registered or licensed by the District of Columbia on August 5, 1981, pursuant to laws and rules in effect immediately prior thereto.
This chapter applies to violations of law, seizures and forfeiture, administrative proceedings, and investigations which occur following its effective date.
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Section 48-906.01 ("Pending proceedings.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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