D.C. Code § 28-3804

Current through codified legislation effective April 10, 2024
Section 28-3804 - Assignment of earnings and authorization to confess judgment prohibited
(a) A creditor may not take an assignment of earnings of the consumer for payment or as security for payment of an obligation arising out of a consumer credit sale or direct installment loan.
(b) A creditor may not take or accept from the consumer a warrant or power of attorney or other authorization for the creditor, or other person acting on his behalf, to confess judgment arising out of a consumer credit sale or direct installment loan.
(c) An assignment of earnings or an authorization in violation of this section is subject to the provisions of section 28-3813(d)(1) of this subtitle.

D.C. Code § 28-3804

Dec. 17, 1971, 85 Stat. 670, Pub. L. 92-200, § 4.