824.1 Any person who violates any of the Commission's rules may, upon determination of liability therefor, be subject to a civil fine or other sanctions pursuant to the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act of 1985, as amended, this title and other District of Columbia laws and regulations.

824.2 Penalties for violations of § 819 (soliciting passengers), and D.C. Official Code §50-371 (2001) prohibiting loitering by taxicab, cited in § 819.3, shall be as prescribed by D.C. Official Code § 50-371 (2001).

824.3 Penalties for violation(s) of D.C. Official Code § 47-2829(e)(1) (2001) may, in lieu of imposing a civil fine or other sanctions, be prosecuted pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2846 (2001).

824.4 Any Metropolitan Police Officer, Hack Inspector or law enforcement official may remove the license plates (tags) and DCTC vehicle registration from any District licensed taxicab that is operated by an unlicensed operator. The tags and DCTC vehicle registration shall be deposited at the Commission and released only to the registered owner of record.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3595, 3627 (June 1, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 43 DCR 6298 (November 22, 1996).