518

PENALTY

518.1

A violation of this chapter shall be subject to

(a) The fines and penalties set forth in § 825 of this title or in this chapter; provided, that where a specific fine or penalty is not listed in this chapter, the fine shall be one hundred dollars ($100);

(b) Impoundment of the vehicle pursuant to the provisions of the Taxicab and Passenger Vehicle for Hire Impoundment Act of 1992, effective March 16, 1993 (D.C. Law 9-199; D.C. Official Code § 50-331) (2011 Supp.);

(c) License suspension, revocation, or non-renewal; or

(d) Any combination of the sanctions listed in this subsection.

518.2

A taxicab company, association, or fleet may appeal a monetary fine to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

518.3

The Commission may recommend to the appropriate government agency the suspension or revocation of any license or privilege to do business in the District of Columbia for failure to comply with Commission rules or sanctions imposed by the Commission.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8549, 8562 (July 20, 2012).