District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 8-1555. Criminal and civil enforcement by the Office of the Attorney General.

(a)(1) Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or imprisonment not to exceed one year.

(2) Prosecutions for violations of this subsection shall be brought in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Attorney General.

(3) The fine set forth in this subsection shall not be limited by § 22-3571.01.

(1) Commence an appropriate civil action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to secure a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, a permanent injunction, or other appropriate relief from the court, to enforce this chapter or rules issued pursuant to this chapter;  or

(2) Institute a court action for injunctive relief, damages, or civil penalties, or to recoup corrective action costs, if a person fails to comply with a final compliance order or cease and desist order within the time period specified in the order.