District of Columbia § 28-4555 Judicial remedies.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 28-4555 — Judicial remedies.

District of Columbia·Title 28 Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]·Ch. 45B Excessive Pricing.

(a)Any affected party, including the District of Columbia, shall have standing to file a civil suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this chapter and to seek a remedy, including declaratory and injunctive relief. If the District of Columbia is the plaintiff, it may seek remedies on its own behalf, on behalf of all residents of the District of Columbia, or both.

(b)If a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction finds that there has been excessive pricing in a suit filed by an affected party, the judge shall levy the appropriate civil penalties and may order, if supported by the evidence:

(1)Temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctions to enjoin the sales of prescription drugs in the District at excessive prices;

(2)Appropriate fines for each violation;

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(a) Any affected party, including the District of Columbia, shall have standing to file a civil suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this chapter and to seek a remedy, including declaratory and injunctive relief. If the District of Columbia is the plaintiff, it may seek remedies on its own behalf, on behalf of all residents of the District of Columbia, or both.

(b) If a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction finds that there has been excessive pricing in a suit filed by an affected party, the judge shall levy the appropriate civil penalties and may order, if supported by the evidence:

(1) Temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctions to enjoin the sales of prescription drugs in the District at excessive prices;

(2) Appropriate fines for each violation;

(3) Damages, including treble damages;

(4) Reasonable attorney’s fees;

(5) The cost of litigation; or

(6) Any other relief the court deems proper.

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