- (a) Any person who by reason of ignorance, forgetfulness, or misunderstanding improperly or unlawfully uses official mail shall be liable to the District for double the cost of the postage.
- (b) Any person who willfully violates provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, plus double the amount of money incidental to the unlawful mailing.
History
Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-118, § 10, 23 DCR 8746
Prior Codifications
1973 Ed., § 1-1709.
1981 Ed., § 1-1709.