(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed one year, a fine not to exceed $10,000, or both.
(b) Any person who has been previously convicted under this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed one year, a fine not to exceed $25,000, or both.
(c) The fines set forth in this section shall not be limited by [§ 22-3571.01].
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 112(f), 60 DCR 2064.)
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.27.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added (c).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 112(f) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]
Chapter 28 - General License Law
Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure
§ 47–2853.02. License, certification, and registration criteria
§ 47–2853.03. Scope of subchapter
§ 47–2853.04. Regulated non-health related occupations and professions
§ 47–2853.05. Exemptions; federal services
§ 47–2853.06. Establishment of boards
§ 47–2853.07. Appointment and tenure of board members
§ 47–2853.08. Powers of the boards
§ 47–2853.09. General provisions
§ 47–2853.10. Staffing and administration
§ 47–2853.11. Occupations and Professions Licensure Special Account
§ 47–2853.12. License, certification, and registration criteria; waiver
§ 47–2853.13. Procedures for renewal of license, certification, and registration
§ 47–2853.15. Reinstatement of expired license
§ 47–2853.16. Display of license, certificate, or registration; notice of changes of address
§ 47–2853.17. Revocation, suspension, or denial of license or privilege; civil penalty; reprimand
§ 47–2853.18. Summary suspension or restriction of license
§ 47–2853.19. Cease and desist orders. [Repealed]
§ 47–2853.20. Voluntary surrender of license
§ 47–2853.21. Voluntary limitation or surrender; confidentiality
§ 47–2853.22. Hearings; final decision
§ 47–2853.23. Appeal and review
§ 47–2853.24. Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license
§ 47–2853.25. Licenses and certifications issued prior to this subchapter
§ 47–2853.26. False representation of authority to practice
§ 47–2853.27. Fines and penalties; criminal violations
§ 47–2853.29. Fines and penalties; civil alternatives
§ 47–2853.30. Injunctions; unlawful practices
Part F-i - Elevator Maintenance
Part H-i - Landscape Architects
Part I - Plumbers or Gasfitters
Part J - Professional Engineers
Part L - Real Estate Appraisers
Part N - Real Estate Salespersons
Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers
Part P - Duties of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers
Part Q - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics