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AN ACT
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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To amend, on a temporary basis, section 47-802 of the District of Columbia Official Code to
provide support during a public health emergency for certain businesses that host
performing artists.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
act may be cited as the Performing Arts Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 2021.
Sec. 2. Section 47-802(17) of the District of Columbia Official Code is amended by
adding a new subparagraph (C) to read as follows:
(C) For any tax year in which a public health emergency has been
declared pursuant to section 5a of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980,
effective October 17, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-194, D.C. Official Code 7-2304.01), a business
satisfies the requirements of subparagraph (A)(i) if the business hosts live performances by
performing artists for a minimum of 48 hours per month during all months of that tax year during
which there was not a declared public health emergency..
Sec. 3. Fiscal impact statement.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Chief Financial Officer as the fiscal
impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975,
approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code 1-301.47a).
Sec. 4. Effective date.
(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by
the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review
as provided in section 602(c) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December
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24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code l-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of
Columbia Register.
(b) This act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
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Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
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Mayor
District of Columbia
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