District Of Columbia § 44-553 - Penalties for unauthorized released of criminal information.
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§ 44-553. Penalties for unauthorized released of criminal information.
44-553Any person releasing or disclosing any information in violation of shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punishable by the payment of a fine not greater than $300, a term of imprisonment not greater than 30 days, or both.
Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as sanctions for any violation of this subchapter or the rules issued pursuant to this subchapter, pursuant to .
No facility shall be subject to civil liability that in good faith relies on a criminal background check to terminate, or to refuse to offer employment to, any individual.
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What does D.C. Code § 44-553 cover?
Section 44-553 ("Penalties for unauthorized released of criminal information.") 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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