(a) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia to enjoin the unlawful practice of any occupation or profession or any other action which is grounds for the imposition of a criminal penalty or disciplinary action under this subchapter.
(b) Remedies under this section are in addition to criminal prosecution or any disciplinary action by a board.
(c) In any proceeding under this section, it shall not be necessary to prove that any person is personally injured by the action or actions alleged.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 73(l)(10), 52 DCR 2638.)
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.30.
D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “Attorney General for the District of Columbia” for “Corporation Counsel”.
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 [Repealed]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