D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-908

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 24-908 - NOTICES OF INFRACTION

908.1 The Director or an enforcement official with the Animal Care and Control Agency may issue a Notice of Infraction, also known as a ticket or citation, imposing a civil fine or other civil penalty, whenever the Director or the enforcement official has reasonable grounds to believe the respondent is in violation of a provision of this title or other applicable law.

908.2 A Notice of Infraction shall be on a form prescribed by the Director and shall include:

(a) The name of the respondent;

(b) A citation or reference to the provision of this title or other applicable law that the respondent has violated;

(c) The circumstances giving rise to the infraction, including the date, time, and place of the infraction;

(d) The amount of the civil fine applicable to the infraction;

(e) A statement that:

(1) The fine must be paid within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date that the Notice of Infraction is served on the respondent;

(2) The respondent has the right to request a hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings ("OAH");

(3) If the respondent fails to pay the fine or request a hearing within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date the Notice of Infraction is served on the respondent, a penalty equal to the amount of the fine may be imposed and the respondent's license may be suspended until the fine has been paid; and

(f) Any other information that the Director may require.

908.3 The signature of an enforcement official on a Notice of Infraction shall be evidence of the validity of the issuance and the truth of the facts stated on the Notice.

908.4 Each Notice of Infraction issued by the Director shall be served and filed in the manner prescribed by 16 DCMR § 3102. If someone other than the Director issues the Notice of Infraction, the original of a Notice of Infraction, accompanied by proof of service in accordance with 16 DCMR § 3102, shall be submitted to the Director within fifteen (15) calendar days after issuance.

908.5 Adjudication and enforcement of a Notice of Infraction shall be done in accordance with 16 DCMR § 3100 et seq.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-908

Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 2162 (3/18/2022)