District of Columbia § 16-5505 Exemptions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-5505 — Exemptions.

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

(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].

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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].

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