D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-1209

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 23, June 7, 2024
Rule 19-1209 - PENALTIES
1209.1

Each licensee shall be liable for all penalties provided for the violation of a provision of this chapter, whether the violation is committed by the licensee or the licensee's agent or employee.

1209.2

Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2846, a person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than three hundred dollars ($300) or imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

1209.3

A person whose license as a sightseeing tour company or sightseeing tour guide has been suspended or revoked, and who, after due notice in writing of the suspension or revocation, fails or refuses to surrender the license and badge as directed, or who violates any provision of this chapter, shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) or imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

1209.4

Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for an infraction of this chapter pursuant to titles I-III of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1801.01et seq.) ("Civil Infractions Act"). Adjudication of an infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to titles I-III of the Civil Infractions Act.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-1209

Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 6116, 6121 (July 16, 2010)
Authority: D.C. Official Code §§ 47-2836, 47-2851.03a(o), and 47-2851.20