D.C. Code § 28-4103 – Penalties.

(a)
1. (1) A violation of § 28-4102(a) or § 28-4102.01 shall be a civil infraction for purposes of Chapter 18 of Title 2.
2. (2) For each violation of § 28-4102(a) or § 28-4102.01, civil fines, penalties, and fees in an amount not more than $1,000 may be imposed by the Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
3. (3) Adjudication of any infraction under this subsection shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(b) In addition to any monetary penalty imposed under subsection (a) this section:
1. (1) The Mayor may revoke, suspend, or limit the license, permit, or certificate of occupancy of a person who violates § 28-4102(a) or § 28-4102.01; and
2. (2)
  1. (A) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to enjoin violations of § 28-4102(a) or § 28-4102.01 and to require the violator to take affirmative action, including the restitution of money or property. In any action under this section, the Attorney General shall not be required to prove damages and the injunction shall be issued without bond.
  2. (B) In action brought pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia may recover:
    1. (i) A civil penalty of $1,000 to $10,000 for each violation;
    2. (ii) Economic damages; and
    3. (iii) The costs of the action and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Mar. 20, 1992, D.C. Law 9-80, § 2, 39 DCR 675

Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 27(h), 40 DCR 6311

Sept. 25, 2026, D.C. Law 26-180, § 2(e)

1981 Ed., § 28-4103.