(a) Any person who by reason of ignorance, forgetfulness, or misunderstanding improperly or unlawfully uses official mail shall be liable to the District for double the cost of the postage.
(b) Any person who willfully violates provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, plus double the amount of money incidental to the unlawful mailing.
(Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-118, § 10, 23 DCR 8746.)
1981 Ed., § 1-1709.
1973 Ed., § 1-1709.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 2 - Government Administration
Chapter 7 - Official Correspondence
§ 2–702. Permitted categories of official mail
§ 2–703. Marking requirements for envelopes
§ 2–705. Use of official mail by officials-elect
§ 2–706. Prohibited uses of official mail by elected officials
§ 2–707. Authorized uses of official mail by elected officials