District Of Columbia § 48-1212 - Answer to a notice of violation.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 48-1212 — Answer to a notice of violation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-1212. Answer to a notice of violation.
48-1212A person shall answer a notice of violation within 14 calendar days of the date the notice of violation was issued.
To answer a notice of violation, a person issued a notice may:
Admit the violation;
Admit the violation, but with an explanation; or
Deny the violation.
No response other than those listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be regarded as an answer.
A person admitting a violation shall, at the time the person submits an answer, pay the applicable civil fine in person or by mail.
A person denying the violation shall receive from the Office of Administrative Hearings within 30 days of the office’s receipt of the answer a notice with information about a hearing date.
If a person to whom a notice of violation has been issued fails to respond to the notice within 14 calendar days of the date the notice was issued, the person shall be found liable for the civil violation and in default and shall be assessed both the civil fine for the violation and an additional penalty equal to the amount of that civil fine.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 48-1212
What does D.C. Code § 48-1212 cover?
Section 48-1212 ("Answer to a notice of violation.") 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.
How do I cite District Of Columbia § 48-1212?
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Is this the official text of District Of Columbia law?
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