District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 1-303.23. Penalties and enforcement.

(a) Enforcement and adjudication of infractions of these rules shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2, Chapter 9A of Title 50, and Chapter 1A of Title 12A of the Construction Codes. The Mayor shall enforce the rules applicable to signs on public space, public rights-of-way, public buildings and structures, and other property owned or controlled by the District under Chapter 18 of Title 2 and Chapter 9A of Title 50. The rules applicable to signs on private property shall be enforced under Chapter 18 of Title 2 and Chapter 1A of Title 12A of the Construction Codes. The Mayor shall also establish, by rulemaking, a schedule of fines and penalties for infractions of these rules, which shall be subject to Council review and approval as described in § 1-303.21.

(b) A person or entity, whether as principal, agent, or employee, violating rules issued pursuant to § 1-303.21 or this section shall, upon conviction in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, be fined no less than $5 nor more than $200 for each offense, and a fine shall be imposed for each day that the violation continues.