District Of Columbia § 7-2341.24 - Criminal and civil penalties.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 7-2341.24 — Criminal and civil penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-2341.24. Criminal and civil penalties.
7-2341.24Any person or entity who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed 180 days, a fine not to exceed $1,000, or both. Each unlawful act shall constitute a separate violation.
Any person or entity who has been previously convicted pursuant to this chapter shall, upon conviction for a subsequent violation, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed one year, 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 chapter or of rules promulgated under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to [ et seq.]. The adjudication of any infraction shall be conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings pursuant to [ et seq.], [ et seq.], and rules promulgated pursuant to those chapters.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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