District Of Columbia § 7-2046 - Criminal and civil penalties.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 7-2046 — Criminal and civil penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-2046. Criminal and civil penalties.
7-2046Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed 6 months or a fine not to exceed $300, or both. Each unlawful act shall constitute a separate violation of this subchapter.
Any person who has been previously convicted pursuant to this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed one year or a fine not to exceed $5,000, or both.
Civil fines and penalties may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any violations of the provisions of this subchapter or rules issued under the authority of this subchapter pursuant to (“Civil Infractions Act”). The adjudication of any infraction issued pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act shall be pursuant to of the Civil Infractions Act.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 7-2046
What does D.C. Code § 7-2046 cover?
Section 7-2046 ("Criminal and civil penalties.") 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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