District Of Columbia § 8-634.04 - Entry, inspection, and sampling.
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§ 8-634.04. Entry, inspection, and sampling.
8-634.04Upon a determination of a threat or an actual release of a hazardous substance that is a threat to the public health, welfare, or the environment, for the purpose of inspection and obtaining samples, the Mayor may enter at reasonable times, and issue orders as necessary to gain entry to, a facility, establishment, or other property if:
A hazardous substance may be, has been, or may have been generated, stored, treated, released, disposed of, or transported from the facility, establishment, or property; or
Entry is needed to determine the need for response, the appropriate response, or to effectuate a response action under this chapter.
The inspection and entry shall be completed with reasonable promptness.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8-634.04 ("Entry, inspection, and sampling.") 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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