District Of Columbia § 22-1832 - Forced labor.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 22-1832 — Forced labor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-1832. Forced labor.
22-1832It is unlawful for an individual or a business knowingly to use coercion to cause a person to provide labor or services.
It is unlawful for an individual or a business knowingly to place or keep any person in debt bondage.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 22-1832
What does D.C. Code § 22-1832 cover?
Section 22-1832 ("Forced labor.") 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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