District of Columbia Statutes
§ 8-1404 — Penalties.
District of Columbia § 8-1404
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 8Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.
Ch. 14Hazardous Materials Transportation.
Subch. IGeneral.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 8-1404 (2026).
Text
(a)Violations of this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to § 8-1405 shall be adjudicated as provided by Chapter 23 of Title 50 .
(b)The Mayor, by rule, may establish civil fines and penalties for violations of this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to § 8-1405 .
(1)As an alternative sanction, any person who knowingly or willfully violates this chapter, or any rule promulgated pursuant to § 8-1405 shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $10,000, imprisonment not to exceed 1 year for each violation, or both. Each day shall constitute a separate violation and the penalties prescribed shall be applicable to each violation.
(2)Prosecution for violations of this subsection shall be brought by the Corporation Counsel.
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Legislative History
Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-190, § 5, 35 DCR 8663; Oct. 1, 1992, D.C. Law 9-173, § 3(c), 39 DCR 5834
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