§ 16-5505 — Exemptions.

District of Columbia § 16-5505

• Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
• Title 16: Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
• Ch. 55: Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.

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(a) This chapter shall not apply to:

(1) Any claim for relief brought against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services, if the statement or conduct from which the claim arises is:

(A) A representation of fact made for the purpose of promoting, securing, or completing sales or leases of, or commercial transactions in, the person's goods or services; and

(B) The intended audience is an actual or potential buyer or customer; and

(2) Any claim brought by the District government, including District public charter schools.

(b) Subsection (a)(2) of this section shall apply:

(1) As of March 31, 2011; and

(2) To any claims pending as of [November 8, 2021].

Legislative History

Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-351, § 6, 58 DCR 741; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 401, 59 DCR 6190