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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) The following penalties may be imposed in addition to those otherwise available at law:
(1) Any telephone solicitor who violates any provision of this subchapter may be fined up to $1,000 per violation.
(2) A permit or license shall be revoked or suspended if the seller or telephone solicitor fails to comply with the registration requirements of this subchapter.
(3) A judge may impose treble damages against any telephone solicitor who knowingly targets elderly persons or persons with disabilities.
(b) Fines shall be payable to the Fraud Prevention Fund established in § 22-3226.14.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division IV. Criminal Law and Procedure and Prisoners. § 22-3226.09. Civil penalties. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-iv-criminal-law-and-procedure-and-prisoners/dc-code-sect-22-3226-09/
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