Public Health Rules in District of Columbia (2026)

3 rules on the books across District of Columbia, 1 city or county. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Rodent Control

Property owner duties to abate rats and mice, restrictions on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (CA AB-1788), and integrated-pest-management standards.

Washington

Some Restrictions

District law bans letting debris pile up or grass grow past 8 inches on property you own, and requires sealing rodent…

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Syringe Disposal

How residents must dispose of home-generated sharps (insulin syringes, EpiPens), including kiosk locations and take-back-mailer programs.

Washington

Some Restrictions

District law treats used needles and syringes as medical waste: dumping them anywhere but a Mayor-authorized disposal…

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Food Handler Certification

CA Health & Safety Code §113948 food-handler-card requirement, retraining cycles, and how LA County DPH enforces certification at food facilities.

Washington

Some Restrictions

An operator seeking a DC microenterprise home kitchen permit must pass a nationally accredited Certified Food…

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