(a) The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the Compact.
(b) The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the commissioners, initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact, and its promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees.
(c) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a profession.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-109, § 2, 65 DCR 3809.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions
Chapter 12B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Subchapter I - Compact Provisions
§ 3–1271.04. Designation of state of principal license
§ 3–1271.05. Application and issuance of expedited licensure
§ 3–1271.06. Fees for expedited licensure
§ 3–1271.07. Renewal and continued participation
§ 3–1271.08. Coordinated information system
§ 3–1271.09. Joint investigations
§ 3–1271.10. Disciplinary actions
§ 3–1271.11. Interstate medical licensure compact commission
§ 3–1271.12. Powers and duties of the interstate commission
§ 3–1271.14. Organization and operation of the interstate commission
§ 3–1271.15. Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission
§ 3–1271.16. Oversight of interstate compact
§ 3–1271.17. Enforcement of interstate compact
§ 3–1271.18. Default procedures
§ 3–1271.19. Dispute resolution
§ 3–1271.20. Member states, effective date and amendment