Whether the District of Columbia's Clean Air Compliance Fee May Be Collected From the Federal Government

Whether the District of Columbia’s Clean Air Compliance Fee May Be Collected From the Federal Government The D istrict o f Colum bia’s Clean Air Compliance Fee is a tax and may not be imposed on the federal government, because the D.C. Council lacks authority to impose taxes on the property o f the United States. January 23, 1996 M e m o r a n d u m O p in io n f o r t h e G e n e r a l C o u n s e l G e n e r a l S e r v ic e s A d m in is t r a t io n This memorandum responds to your request for our opinion on whether the District of Columbia (“ District” ) may collect from the General…