District Of Columbia § 8-439 - Penalties.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 8-439 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-439. Penalties.
8-439A violation of this subchapter shall be a civil infraction for purposes of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective July 16, 1985 (Law 6-42; D.C. Code et seq.) (“Civil Infractions Act”). Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter, or the rules issued under authority of this subchapter, pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act. Adjudication of any infractions shall be pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act.
The Department may, as set forth by the Mayor in regulations, suspend or revoke the license of a pesticide operator or applicator who violates more than once in a calendar year in a manner that endangers human health or the environment.
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