District Of Columbia § 31-1608 - Special enforcement provisions.
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§ 31-1608. Special enforcement provisions.
31-1608An insurer, or an agent, broker or employee of the insurer who violates any provision of this chapter or rule issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the suspension or revocation of its license or certificate of authority to transact business in the District, as appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of §§ , [repealed], , and [repealed], or other applicable District laws.
Any person who violates the restrictions on disclosure in shall be fined not less than $500 or more than $5,000 for each disclosure. In the case of an insurer or an agent, broker or employee of an insurer, the fine shall be in addition to the penalties provided in subsection (a) of this section.
Any person injured as the result of a violation of this chapter, or a rule issued pursuant to this chapter, may bring an action for civil damages and other appropriate relief in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia without first pursuing administrative remedies.
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What does D.C. Code § 31-1608 cover?
Section 31-1608 ("Special enforcement provisions.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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