D.C. Code § 50-110.02
§ 50-110.02. Permits for the operation of a personal delivery device.
(a) There is established a Personal Delivery Device Program ("PDD Program"), which shall be administered by the Department in accordance with this chapter .
(b) Under the PDD Program, the Director may issue permits to eligible entities authorizing the operation of a PDD subject to any reasonable terms and conditions that the Director may require.
(c) To obtain a permit pursuant to this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Director, which shall include the following:
(1) The eligible entity's contact information;
(2) A certification by the eligible entity that:
(A) Each PDD that the eligible entity seeks to operate complies with the requirements of this chapter ;
(B) The person signing the application has reviewed the application and determined that the information provided in the application is true and accurate; and
(C) The person signing the application is authorized to sign and file the application;
(3) The proposed geographic locations within the District where the eligible entity intends to operate PDDs;
(4) The number of PDDs the eligible entity intends to operate; and
(5) A nonrefundable application fee of $250.
(d) If the Director approves an application submitted pursuant to this section, the Director shall:
(1) Issue a permit to the eligible entity, which shall be valid for one year after the date the permit is issued; and
(2) Require the eligible entity to pay a permit fee in an amount to be determined by the Director.
(e) The Director shall, by rule, establish procedures for the renewal of a permit issued pursuant to this section. The renewal procedures established pursuant to this subsection shall require the permit holder to pay a renewal fee in an amount to be determined by the Director.