This chapter shall not apply to any claim for relief brought against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services, if the statement or conduct from which the claim arises is:
(1) A representation of fact made for the purpose of promoting, securing, or completing sales or leases of, or commercial transactions in, the person’s goods or services; and
(2) The intended audience is an actual or potential buyer or customer.
(Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-351, § 6, 58 DCR 741; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 401, 59 DCR 6190.)
Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this chapter into law.
Structure District of Columbia Code
§ 1–309.03. (Perm). Single-member districts
§ 1–328.04. (Perm). Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development grant-making authority
§ 1–523.01. (Perm). Mayoral nominees
§ 1–617.08. (Perm). Management rights; matters subject to collective bargaining
§ 1–1001.05. (Perm). Board of Elections — Duties
§ 1–1041.02. (Perm). Report of ward task forces
§ 2–218.31. (Perm). Local business enterprises
§ 2–1401.02. (Perm). Definitions
§ 2–1706. (Perm). Maintenance of public records
§ 4–753.02. (Perm). Eligibility for services within the Continuum of Care
§ 5–107.01. (Perm). Minimum standards for members of the Metropolitan Police Department
§ 5–107.04. (Perm). Duties of the Board
§ 5–109.01. (Perm). Cadet program authorized; purpose; preference for appointment; appropriations
§ 5–115.03. (Perm). Neglect to make arrest for offense committed in presence
§ 5–116.33. (Perm). Body-Worn Camera Program; reporting requirements
§ 5–125.01. (Perm). Intent of Council
§ 5–125.02. (Perm). Definitions
§ 5–125.03. (Perm). Trachea hold prohibited; carotid artery hold restricted
§ 5–302. (Perm). Restrictions on powers and duties of federal law enforcement officers
§ 5–331.02. (Perm). Definitions
§ 5–331.09. (Perm). Identification of MPD personnel policing First Amendment assemblies
§ 5–331.16. (Perm). Use of riot gear and riot tactics at First Amendment assemblies
§ 5–1031. (Perm). Commencement of corrective or adverse action
§ 5–1104. (Perm). Police Complaints Board
§ 5–1107. (Perm). Authority of the Office and processing of complaint
§ 6–1110.02. (Perm). Targeted Homeowner Grant Program
§ 7–1671.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 7–1671.02. (Perm). Use of medical marijuana
§ 7–1671.03. (Perm). Restrictions on use of medical marijuana
§ 7–1671.05. (Perm). Medical marijuana program
§ 7–1671.06. (Perm). Dispensaries and cultivation centers
§ 7–2304. (Perm). Issuance of emergency executive order; contents; actions of Mayor after issuance
§ 7–2501.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 7–2502.02. (Perm). Registration of certain firearms prohibited
§ 7–2502.03. (Perm). Qualifications for registration; information required for registration
§ 7–2502.06. (Perm). Time for filing registration applications
§ 8–771.02. (Perm). Battery collection
§ 16–705. (Perm). Jury trial; trial by court
§ 23–581. (Perm). Arrests without warrant by law enforcement officers
§ 28–3814. (Perm). Debt collection
§ 30–301. (Perm). Hotel Recovery Grant Program
§ 34–801. (Perm). Members; eligibility; oath
§ 34–2162. (Perm). Lead Service Line Planning Task Force establishment
§ 38–2651. (Perm). State Board of Education; establishment; membership
§ 42–1903.03. (Perm). Meetings; electronic notice
§ 42–2703.07a. (Perm). Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program
§ 47–1803.02. (Perm). Gross income — Items included and excluded; "adjusted gross income" defined
§ 47–2002. (Perm). Imposition of tax
§ 47–2853.133. (Perm). Certain representations prohibited
§ 51–111. (Perm). Determination of claims; hearing; appeal; witness fees
§ 51–113. (Perm). Administration of provisions of subchapter; disclosure of information
§ 22–3312.03. (Perm). Wearing hoods or masks
§ 22–3312.04. (Perm). Penalties
§ 7–741.03. (Perm). Exemptions
§ 8–173.23. (Perm). Green Finance Authority Board
§ 48–1103. (Perm). Prohibited acts
§ 28–3901. (Perm). Definitions and purposes
§ 28–3904. (Perm). Unfair or deceptive trade practices
§ 7–751.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 7–751.03. (Perm). Administration of the Program
§ 7–751.07. (Perm). Program participation
§ 7–751.08. (Perm). Loan repayment
§ 44–411. (Perm). Duration, modification, sale, or transfer of a certificate of need
§ 6–226. (Perm). Rent Supplement Program: establishment of program and distribution of funds
§ 6–227. (Perm). Project-based and sponsor-based voucher assistance
§ 6–228. (Perm). Tenant-based assistance
§ 47–1099.10. (Perm). Children's Hospital Research and Innovation Campus tax exemptions
§ 32–541.07. (Perm). Coordination of benefits
§ 31–2231.20a. (Perm). Prohibition on offsetting short-term disability benefits
§ 7–1234.02. (Perm). Perinatal Mental Health Task Force
§ 29–910. (Perm). Meetings; regular and special
§ 2–575. (Perm). Open meetings
§ 2–576. (Perm). Notice of meetings
§ 2–577. (Perm). Meeting procedures
§ 47–860. (Perm). Tax abatement for affordable housing in high-need affordable housing areas
§ 25–723. (Perm). Hours of sale and service for on-premises retail licensees and temporary licensees
§ 8–1031.12a. (Perm). Home Composting Incentive Program
§ 1–301.115a. (Perm). Creation and duties of Office of the Inspector General
§ 8–771.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 8–771.03. (Perm). Battery stewardship plan
§ 8–771.05. (Perm). Annual reporting
§ 8–771.04. (Perm). Battery stewardship organization
§ 8–771.09. (Perm). Disposal ban
§ 8–1041.03. (Perm). Registration
§ 8–1041.05. (Perm). Manufacturer responsibilities
§ 4–681.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 4–681.02. (Perm). Child Trust Fund
§ 4–681.03. (Perm). Child Trust Fund Program
§ 4–681.05. (Perm). Enrollment in the CTF Program; denial
§ 4–681.07. (Perm). Reporting requirement
§ 1–309.51. (Perm). Succession
§ 6–1409. (Perm). Amendments; supplements; editions
§ 1–309.13a. (Perm). Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Technical Support and Assistance Fund
§ 6–211. (Perm). Board of Commissioners
§ 6–213. (Perm). Executive Director
§ 10–551.07e. (Perm). Government Space Maintenance and Repair Transparency Dashboard
§ 42–3505.01. (Perm). Evictions
§ 47–1382. (Perm). Purchaser’s deed; payment; compliance with terms of judgment as to payments
§ 38–502.01. (Perm). Certification of COVID-19 immunization
§ 47–869. (Perm). Performing arts venue real property tax rebate
§ 7–2504.08. (Perm). Identification number on firearm required before sale
§ 7–2505.01. (Perm). Sales and transfers prohibited
§ 50–301.03. (Perm). Definitions
§ 50–301.07. (Perm). Department of For-Hire Vehicles – duties; jurisdiction; powers
§ 50–301.30. (Perm). Vehicle inspection officers
§ 1–604.06. (Perm). Personnel authority
§ 1–609.05. (Perm). Lack of job protection; procedural protection
§ 1–611.09. (Perm). Compensation — Mayor and members of Council; Attorney General