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00100450
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 811 N CROYDON STREET, STERLING, VA 20164. In execution of a certain Deed of Trust dated February 23, 2004, in the original principal amount of $201,359.00 recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court for Loudoun County, Virginia as Instrument No. 20040303-0018981. The undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the front of the Circuit Court building for Loudoun County, 18 E. Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, on May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM, the property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address, and more particularly described as follows: LOT 2065, BLOCK A, SECTION SEVEN, BROYHILL`S ADDITION TO STERLING PARK, AS THE SAME APPEARS DULY DEDICATED, PLATTED AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 491 AT PAGE 94, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of ten percent (10%) of the sale price or ten percent (10%) of the original principal balance of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, in the form of cash or certified funds payable to the Substitute Trustee must be present at the time of the sale. The balance of the purchase price will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Purchaser’s deposit may be forfeited to Trustee. Time is of the essence. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser may, if provided by the terms of the Trustee’s Memorandum of Foreclosure Sale, be entitled to a $50 cancellation fee from the Substitute Trustee, but shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. A form copy of the Trustee’s memorandum of foreclosure sale and contract to purchase real property is available for viewing at www.aldridgepite.com. Additional terms, if any, to be announced at the sale and the Purchaser may be given the option to execute the contract of sale electronically. This is a communication from a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The sale is subject to seller confirmation. Substitute Trustee: Equity Trustees, LLC, 8100 Three Chopt Road, Suite 240, Richmond, VA 23229. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Virginia Pre-Sale Department of counsel for Equity Trustees, LLC at 301-961-6555, website: www.aldridgepite.com. VA-381727-1. March 9th, 16th, 2026 April 13th, 2026 AD#100450 |
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00100525
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 200 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff Civil No. C-15-CV-25-006119 Gwen N Ngo Tan M Ngo 16728 Alexander Manor Drive Silver Spring, MD 20901 aka Sandy Spring, MD 20905 Defendant(s) NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 5th day of March, 2026, by the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th of April, 2026, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a daily newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 6th of April, 2026. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $870,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 16728 Alexander Manor Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20905. /s/ Karen A. Bushell Clerk of the Circuit Court CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 50 MARYLAND AVENUE ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 Attorney: LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY NADEL 4041 POWDER MILL RD, SUITE 200 CALVERTON, MD 20705 240-473-5000 FILE NUMBER: 301093 Publish in The Washington Times Ad No.100525 March 9,16 7 23, 2026 |
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00099806
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 10102 CORNWALL ROAD, FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 22030 COUNTY OF FAIRFAX In execution of a certain deed of trust dated 07/20/22, in the original principal amount of $435,500.00 recorded in the County of Fairfax, Virginia, as Book 27716, Page 2094, as Instrument No. 2022055734.002, as amended by an instrument appointing the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the front of the building housing the Circuit Court of the COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, VA located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030 on April 15, 2026, at 11:00 am , the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address, with improvements thereon and more particularly described as follows: LOT ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE (183), SECTION SIX (6), COUNTRY CLUB HILLS SUBDIVISION, AS THE SAME APPEARS DULY DEDICATED, PLATTED AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1307, AT PAGE 80, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA. TERMS OF SALE: Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust will deliver possession of the property to the successful bidder. The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay all closing costs. Real estate taxes, water/sewer fees and other public charges will be prorated as of the date of sale. The risk of loss or damage to the property passes to the purchaser immediately upon the conclusion of the Substitute Trustee’s sale. Terms: A bidder’s deposit of ten percent (10%) of the sale price or ten percent price (10%) of the original principal balance of the subject deed of trust, whichever is lower, in the form of cash or certified funds payable to the Substitute Trustee must be present at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price will be due within 20 days at the office of the Substitute Trustee. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to suspend bidding prior to completion of the sale. Time is of the essence as to the closing date and the payment of the purchase price. If payment of the balance does not occur within twenty days of the sale date, the deposit will be forfeited. Seller shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the purchaser in connection with their purchase or settlement, including, without limitation, state and local recording fees, title insurance or research, or any other costs of purchaser’s acquisition. Trustee shall have no duty to obtain possession for purchaser. All risks of casualty pass to successful bidder at conclusion of bidding. The property and the improvements thereon will be sold “AS IS” and without representation or warranties of any kind. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, conditions, easements and restrictions, if any, superior to the mentioned deed of trust and lawfully affecting the property. Sale is subject to post-sale confirmation that the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale, as well as to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower(s) entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the Purchaser’s deposit without interest. Additional terms to be announced at the sale. For more information contact: Laura H.G. O'Sullivan, Esq., member of Surety Trustees, at 301-490-3361 or www.mwc-law.com . Pursuant to 31 CFR Part 1010, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requires reporting of certain non-financed transfers of residential real property to legal entities or trusts. If Purchaser falls under the purview of the reporting requirement, Purchaser must provide all information and documentation necessary to enable the closing company and/or Trustee to file a 'Real Estate Report' with FinCEN no later than closing. This includes identifying beneficial owners, providing documentation, and paying associated fees. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of Purchaser’s deposit. March 9th, 2026 March 16th, 2026 AD#99806 |
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00099862
TRUSTEE'S SALE 47832 SCOTS BOROUGH STERLING, VA 20165 In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $370,800.00, dated December 10, 1999, and recorded in Deed Book 1737 , Page 322 and as Instrument Number 59990 in Loudoun County land records, the appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, 18 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20178 on April 14, 2026 at 11:15 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 40, PHASE 2, MEDINAH HOMES CONDOMINIUM, AND THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO, ESTABLISHED BY THE INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1617 AT PAGE 1824 AND AMENDED BY FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF MEDINAH HOMES CONDOMINIUM IN DEED BOOK 1638 AT PAGE 504, AND BY SECOND AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF MEDINAH, HOMES CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1663 AT PAGE 1024; AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA. TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST APPURTENANT TO THE UNIT IN ALL COMMON ELEMENTS OF SAID PROJECT, AS DESCRIBED IN SAID DECLARATION AND EXHIBITS ATTACHED THERETO. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM SAID PROPERTY RIGHT TO USE, FOR ALL PROPER PURPOSES IN COMMON WITH DECLARANT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS FROM TIME TO TIME, ANY AND ALL PORTIONS OF THE CONDOMINIUM DESIGNATED BY STATUE AND THE DECLARATION AS GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS. The property and improvements will be sold in "as is" physical condition without warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price or 10% of the original principal amount of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, by cashier's or certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier's check within 15 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser's responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed, a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, 101 North Lynnhaven Road, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza I, Suite 302 Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 (844) 442-2150 (470) 321- 7112 March 9th, 2026 March 16th, 2026 AD#99862 |
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00100533
AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify the existing 193-foot-tall (193-foot overall height) building telecommunications facility located at 50 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20001 (N38° 53' 14.0" and W77° 0’ 38.0”). AT&T Mobility, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking or with questions on the proposed facility should contact Eocene at 5930 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266 or call 515-473-6256 and reference project #E 489/JC. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. March 9th, 2026 Ad#100533 |
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00099989
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 7 p.m. The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) will conduct a public hearing on its proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget and on the certification of the proposed budget as consistent with the FCRHA Strategic Plan for FY 2027. The hearing is being conducted in compliance with Section 36-19.2(B) of the Code of Virginia. The public hearing will be held in person at the FCRHA Whiteside Board Room at 4530 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 at 7 p.m. on March 19, 2026. Interested residents are invited to share their views on the budget at the public hearing. An overview of the proposed FY 2027 FCRHA Budget and the FCRHA Strategic Plan for FY 2027 are available for public review at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/data/strategic-plan or by calling Brandy Thompson at 703-877-5696, TTY 711. Written comments may be submitted on or before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to the attention of Brandy Thompson, Associate Director of Policy, Policy and Communications, at the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, 3700 Pender Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 or via the email address Brandy.Thompson@fairfaxcounty.gov . Residents wishing to speak at the public hearing are encouraged to contact Nathaniel Strathearn by phone at (703) 324-4115, TTY 711, or by email at Nathaniel.Strathearn@fairfaxcounty.gov to indicate their desire to participate. If you have any questions concerning the public hearing, please call (703) 877-5696, TTY: 711. Fairfax County is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all county programs, services and activities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request special accommodations, call 703-246-5120 or TTY 711. Equal Housing/Equal Opportunity Employer Run Date: February 23rd, 2026 AD#99989 |
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00099756
TRUSTEE'S SALE 205 BRAEMAR PL FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22405 In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $214,320.00, dated February 15, 2007, and recorded as Instrument Number 070003010 in Stafford County land records, the appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction on the courthouse steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Stafford located at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, Virginia 22555-0069 on April 14, 2026 at 3:00PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN STAFFORD COUNTY, STATE OF VIRGINIA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 22, SECTION ONE, HEATHER HILLS SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY BY GILBERT W. CLIFFORD AND ASSOCIATES, INC., DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 1991, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22 AT PAGES 106-108 IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO KEVIN MARION, A MARRIED MAN BY DEED FROM JOAN P. POLEN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN DATED JULY 15, 2004, RECORDED JULY 16, 2004 IN INSTRUMENT NO: 040027186 IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF STAFFORD, VIRGINIA. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 205 BRAEMAR PLACE, FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA - 22405. The property and improvements will be sold in "as is" physical condition without warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price or 10% of the original principal amount of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, by cashier's or certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier's check within 15 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser's responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed, a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, 101 North Lynnhaven Road, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza I, Suite 302 Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 (844) 442-2150 (470) 321- 7112 March 9th, 2026 March 16th, 2026 AD#99756 |
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00100172
AUCTION NOTICE The following repossessed vehicles will be sold at Public Auction at 5:00 pm on Friday, February 27th, 2026 2007 CHEVY TAHOE 1GNFC13017R304096 2014 VW TIGUAN WVGAV3AX6EW545476 2006 ACURA MDX 2HNYD18876H526132 Vehicles are stored and may be inspected at place of sale 8916 Reb Yank Drive, Manassas, VA 20110. Cash or Cashier’s check required. Subject to sale. Seller reserves the right to bid. NORTHSIDE AUTO SALES (703)368-5666 www.northside auto.com/ www.northside auto.bi27 February 23rd, 2026 Ad#100172 |
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00100590
LEGAL PUBLICATION Pursuant to D.C. Code §1-1001.16(d)(2)(B)(ii), which provides that the D.C. Board of Elections shall “[s]ubmit the summary statement, short title, legislative form, and, if the measure is an initiative measure, the fiscal impact statement, to … [a]t least one newspaper of general circulation in the District[,], the Board hereby publishes the aforementioned formulations as follows, as well as the fiscal impact statement 1 issued concerning Initiative Measure No. 86, the “Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act of 2026.” INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 86 SHORT TITLE “Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act of 2026.” SUMMARY STATEMENT If enacted, this Initiative would: (a) Prohibit any person from force-feeding a bird for the purpose of enlarging the bird’s liver beyond normal size; (b) Ban the sale or distribution of any product resulting from force-feeding a bird, including foie gras; (c) Define force-feeding as inserting a tube into the bird’s throat to deliver excessive feed; (d) Provide for enforcement by the Department of Energy and Environment during routine food safety inspections; and (e) Provide for civil penalties. LEGISLATIVE TEXT BE IT ENACTED BY THE ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act maybe cited as the “Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act”. Sec. 2. Legislative intent. The people of the District of Columbia hereby find and declare: (1) That fattened bird liver products are ‘luxury’ food items produced from the diseased and enlarged liver of a bird, typically a duck or goose, typically produced through systematically force-feeding the animal until their liver becomes diseased and expands up to ten times its natural size; (2) That the method typically used to force-feed these birds for production of food items is inhumane and involves inserting a foot-long metal or plastic tube into the bird’s throat and administering excessive quantities of feed directly into the stomach, resulting in extreme pain and various health issues; (3) That force-feeding induces liver disease in the birds, which is both painful and often fatal, causing the animals significant injury and illness, including bacterial and fungal infections, malnourishment, and/or lameness; (4) That veterinary professionals widely regard the typical practice of force-feeding birds for food product production as inhumane; (5) That the intensive confinement of these birds for food product production exacerbates environmental degradation and climate change through the necessitation of substantial water and energy consumption and polluting our city’s air and waterways; (6) That runoff from fattened bird liver production facilities contains high concentrations of phosphorus and nitrogen, two of the most common forms of water pollution in the United States; (7) That workers in fattened bird liver production facilities face occupational hazards, including exposure to respiratory irritants and zoonotic diseases, posing risks to worker health and public health; and (8) That eliminating the production and sale of fattened bird liver products from the marketplace is in our city’s interest and authority to reduce animal cruelty, unsustainable environmental practices, and spread of zoonotic, and to uphold the District’s values of humane animal treatment, public health, and environmental stewardship. Sec. 3. Definitions. For the purposes of this act, the term: (1) “Bird” means any species of poultry, including ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, guineas, or squabs. (2) “Director” means the duly appointed Director of the Department of Energy and Environment (“the Department”), or the lawfully designated subordinate of the Director of the Department acting under the orders of the Director of the Department. (3) “Fattened bird liver product” means any food product or by-product made from the livers of birds fattened through any method or practice, including foie gras, pâtés, spreads, and processed meat products derived from such livers, regardless of marketing terminology. (4) “Food service establishment” means any place offering prepared food to be consumed by customers on or off premises, including restaurants, cafeterias, pushcarts, stands, or vehicles. (5) “Force-feeding” means any process, whether by hand or machine, by which a bird is caused to ingest more food than it would consume voluntarily, including the use of a tube or device inserted into the esophagus. (6) “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, government agency, organization, or other entity. (7) “Retail establishment” means any store, shop, sales outlet, farmers’ market, or other place that sells or offers for sale food products to the public. (8) “Sell” or “sale” means any act of selling, trading, distributing, bartering, or transferring for monetary or nonmonetary consideration, occurring where the recipient takes physical possession of the item. Sec. 4. Prohibited conduct. (a) No person shall force-feed a bird, or hire or direct another person to force-feed a bird, for the purpose of enlarging the bird’s liver beyond its normal size. This subsection shall not apply to force-feeding directed by a licensed veterinarian solely for therapeutic purposes. (b) No person, food service establishment, or retail establishment shall sell, offer for sale, distribute, or otherwise provide any fattened bird liver product within the District of Columbia, whether as a standalone item or as an ingredient in any product or dish. (c) No person shall import, transport, or receive a fattened bird liver product into the District for sale, distribution, or any other commercial purpose, regardless of the jurisdiction where the product was produced or originated. Sec. 5. Authority of Director. (a) The Director is hereby authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this Act. Thereby, the Department: (1) Is authorized to adopt procedures and forms to implement the provisions of this act; (2) Shall ensure compliance with the provisions of this act during routine inspections of retail establishments; (3) Shall also have the authority to issue subpoenas for records related to the purchase, storage, and sale of poultry products; (4) Shall ensure members of the public are able to submit complaints notifying the Department of possible violations; and (5) Shall maintain a publicly available online database of violations and penalties issued under this act, updated quarterly. (b) The Director is authorized to adopt rules, procedures, and forms to implement the provisions of this act. (c) The Director shall ensure compliance with this act during routine inspections of food service establishments and retail establishments. Sec. 6. Enforcement and penalties. (a) Any person or establishment that violates any provision of this act shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 per violation. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. (b) Repeated violations within a 12-month period may result in suspension or revocation of the violator’s business license in accordance with applicable District law. (c) In addition to civil penalties, the District may enforce this act through a civil action, including an action for injunctive relief. Sec. 7. Severability. If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the act, and the application of its provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected. Sec. 8. Applicability. This act shall apply as of July 1, 2027; except that: (a) The provisions of this act with any fiscal effect shall apply upon the date of inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, if that date is later than July 1, 2027. (b) The Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council of the certification. (c) (1) The Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register. (2) The date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of this act. Sec. 9. Effective Date. This act shall take effect after a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register. _______________________ 1 The fiscal impact statement was issued on January 21, 2026, prior to the date the Board adopted the formulations for Initiative Measure No. 86. Government of the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee Chief Financial Officer MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Phil Mendelson Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia FROM: Glen Lee Chief Financial Officer DATE: January 21, 2026 SUBJECT: Fiscal Impact Statement – Prohibiting the Force-Feeding of Birds Act of 2026 REFERENCE: Initiative Measure No. 86 as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on January 16, 2026 Conclusion Funds are not sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to implement the proposed initiative. The initiative’s implementation will cost $314,000 over the four-year financial plan period. The initiative’s implementation is subject to the inclusion of these costs in an approved budget and financial plan. Background The proposed initiative prohibits the artificial fattening of a bird’s liver and the importation, distribution, sale, offer for sale, or receipt of any fattened bird liver product in the District of Columbia. The initiative directs the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) to ensure compliance with the prohibition. Under the initiative, DOEE can subpoena any relevant records, receive complaints, and issue civil violations. The initiative establishes a civil penalty of between $1,000 and $5,000 per day for a discovered violation and authorizes DOEE to direct the suspension or revocation of a business’ operating license for repeat violations in a twelve-month period. The prohibition begins July 1, 2027. Financial Plan Impact Funds are not sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to implement the proposed initiative. DOEE has experience inspecting food service businesses and retail establishments under existing non-food product bans such as Styrofoam containers, straws, and plastic shopping bags. The initiative is expected to expand the number and type of establishments that DOEE must inspect. DOEE must also publicize the law and educate relevant businesses on the prohibition. DOEE does not currently and is unlikely to inspect kitchen or other back-of-house operations at any establishment under the initiative. As it does with other prohibited activities, DOEE will also work with the Department of Health (DOH) to get referrals of potential violations. DOEE requires an additional food establishment inspector to receive and investigate complaints, proactively inspect new establishments, coordinate with DOH and other external entities, and issue and adjudicate violations beginning in fiscal year 2027. The inspector will cost $89,000 in fiscal year 2027 and $274,000 over the four-year financial plan period. DOEE will also need to educate businesses and the public on the prohibition before the prohibition is effectuated. This will cost $20,000 in fiscal year 2027 and $10,000 each year thereafter. _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ Initiative Prohibiting the Force-Feeding of Birds Implementation Costs Fiscal Year 2026 – Fiscal Year 2029 _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Total Staff $0 $89,000 $91,000 $94,000 $274,000 Education $0 $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $40,000 Total $0 $109,000 $101,000 $104,000 $314,000 _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ The Office of Revenue Analysis is not aware of any bird farms or bird feeding operations in the District and has not included any potential costs related to the inspection or enforcement of live animal establishments. |
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