1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person has violated, or intends to violate, § 22-933.01(a), the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the Court, in the name of the District, to seek any of the following:

   1. (1) A temporary or permanent injunction;
   2. (2) Restitution of money or property;
   3. (3) The cost of the action, including reasonable attorney's fees;

   4. (4)

      1. (A) Revocation of all permits, licenses, registrations, or certifications issued by the District authorizing the person to provide services to vulnerable adults or elderly persons.
      2. (B) Such a revocation shall be effective upon the issuance of the Court's judgment, and the person shall not be entitled to a hearing with the relevant licensing board or agency;
   5. (5) Civil penalties of not more than $10,000 per violation; and
   6. (6) Any other relief the Court considers just.

2. (b) In an action under this section:

   1. (1) A related criminal proceeding need not have been initiated, nor judgment secured, prior to bringing the action;
   2. (2) The Attorney General shall not be required to prove damages; and
   3. (3) The burden of proof shall be by a preponderance of the evidence.

History

June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 207

Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(i)

Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 302(d)