District of Columbia § 27-102 Liability and damages.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 27-102 — Liability and damages.

District of Columbia·Title 27 Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct.

(a)Anyone who commits an offense of fraud, shoplifting, or theft from a merchant shall be civilly liable to the merchant for treble the amount of actual damages; and

(1)The retail value of any goods or merchandise stolen if the goods or merchandise are not recovered;

(2)The loss of value of the goods or merchandise stolen if the goods or merchandise are recovered; or

(3)A minimum of $50 in damages, whichever is greater.

(b)The parent or guardian shall be liable for any acts or offenses committed by a juvenile under this chapter.

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(a) Anyone who commits an offense of fraud, shoplifting, or theft from a merchant shall be civilly liable to the merchant for treble the amount of actual damages; and

(1) The retail value of any goods or merchandise stolen if the goods or merchandise are not recovered;

(2) The loss of value of the goods or merchandise stolen if the goods or merchandise are recovered; or

(3) A minimum of $50 in damages, whichever is greater.

(b) The parent or guardian shall be liable for any acts or offenses committed by a juvenile under this chapter.

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