District of Columbia Statutes
§ 22-1863 — Penalties.
District of Columbia § 22-1863
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 22Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
Ch. 18BIvory and Horn Trafficking.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 22-1863 (2026).
Text
(a)Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person convicted of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product shall:
(1)For a first offense, be fined no more than $1,000 or twice the value of the prohibited animal product, whichever is greater, incarcerated for no more than 30 days, or both;
(2)For a second offense, be fined no more than $5,000 or twice the value of the prohibited animal product, whichever is greater, incarcerated for no more than one year, or both; and
(3)For a third or subsequent offense, be fined no more than $25,000 or thrice the value of the prohibited animal product, whichever is greater, incarcerated for no more than 3 years, or both.
(b)For any offense where the total value of the prohibited animal product is greater th
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District of Columbia § 22-1863, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/dc/22-1863.