District Of Columbia § 46-226 - Limitation of liability.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 46-226 — Limitation of liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-226. Limitation of liability.
46-226Neither the District nor its officers or employees shall be responsible for any injury resulting from the improper enforcement of a lien or a notice or order to withhold, except that the District, its officers, and employees shall be liable for damages caused by gross negligence in the enforcement of liens or withholdings.
A holder who complies with a notice or order to withhold that is regular on its face shall not be subject to civil liability to any individual or agency for conduct in compliance with that notice.
No public or private entity shall be liable for injury resulting from providing access to records under through (4).
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 46-226
What does D.C. Code § 46-226 cover?
Section 46-226 ("Limitation of liability.") 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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