District of Columbia Code
Chapter 32 - Theft; Fraud; Stolen Property; Forgery; and Extortion
Subchapter III-B - Telephone Fraud

§ 22–3226.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Applicant”...

§ 22–3226.02. Application for a certificate of registration of telephone solicitor - (a) No person shall transact any business as a telephone...

§ 22–3226.03. Surety bond requirements for telephone solicitors - (a) The application for registration or renewal shall be accompanied...

§ 22–3226.04. Security alternative to surety bonds - (a) An applicant required under this subchapter to file a...

§ 22–3226.05. Exemptions - (a) A telephone solicitor shall be exempt from the registration...

§ 22–3226.06. Unlawful acts and practices - (a) A telephone solicitor commits the offense of telephone solicitation...

§ 22–3226.07. Deceptive acts and practices prohibited - (a) It is a deceptive telemarketing act or practice for...

§ 22–3226.08. Abusive telemarketing acts or practices - It is an abusive telemarketing act or practice and violation...

§ 22–3226.09. Civil penalties - (a) The following penalties may be imposed in addition to...

§ 22–3226.10. Criminal penalties - Any telephone solicitor who violates § 22-3226.06 and obtains property...

§ 22–3226.11. Private right of action - (a) Any consumer injured as a result of a violation...

§ 22–3226.12. Statute of limitations period - Claims for damages or compensation under this subchapter shall be...

§ 22–3226.13. Task force to combat fraud - (a) The Mayor shall form a task force for the...

§ 22–3226.14. Fraud Prevention Fund. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 126n; as...

§ 22–3226.15. General disclosures - (a) Within the first 30 seconds of a telephone call,...