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Any person or employer may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against the appropriate domestic partner(s) to recover damages as a result of:
(1) A false statement in a declaration of domestic partnership or a false assertion of family membership; or
(2) A failure to notify the Mayor or the employer of a change in the status of the domestic partnership or family membership.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 32-703. Enforcement by civil action. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-v-local-business-affairs/dc-code-sect-32-703.html
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