D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-2303

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 21-2303 - ENFORCEMENT
2303.1

Violation of any of the requirements of this chapter or Title IV, Subtitle A, of the Sustainable DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2014, shall subject a food service business to the penalties set forth in this section.

2303.2

The Department may enforce a violation of this chapter by issuing one or more of the following:

(a) Notice of violation; or
(b) Notice of infraction.
2303.3

The Department may issue a notice of infraction without first issuing a notice of violation or threatened violation.

2303.4

Sanctions, including civil fines and penalties, may be imposed pursuant to 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 et seq.).

2303.5

The Department may also initiate a civil action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to secure a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or other relief necessary for enforcement of this chapter.

2303.6

Each instance or day of a violation of each provision of this chapter shall be a separate violation.

2303.7

The Department may enter any food service business or retailer during normal business hours for the purpose of determining whether a food service business or retailer is complying with the requirements of this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-2303

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 16315 (12/25/2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 1714 (3/4/2022)