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DC Code § 26-1401.24 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 14 - Universal Bank Certification|Subchapter V - Commissioner Possession, Receivership, Conservatorship, and Liquidation of Universal Banks|§ 26-1401.24. Conservator; rights, powers, and privileges

(a) Subject to the supervision of the Commissioner, the conservator shall take possession of the books, records, and assets of the bank and shall take any action necessary to conserve the assets of the universal bank pending further disposition of the business of the universal bank as provided by law. (b) Subject to Superior Court approval and under the supervision of the Commissioner, the conservator shall: (1) Take possession of the books, records, and assets of the universal bank and collect all debts, dues, and claims belonging to the universal bank; (2) Sue, defend, compromise, arbitrate, or otherwise settle claims involving the universal bank; (3) Sell real and personal property if necessary to conserve the assets of the bank; (4) Exercise all fiduciary functions of the universal bank; (5) Pay all administrative expenses of the conservatorship, which expenses shall be a first charge upon the assets of the universal bank and shall be fully paid before a final distribution or payment of dividends to creditors or shareholders; (6) Pay the debts of the universal bank if the conservator determines that payment of the debts is in the best interests of the universal bank; (7) Have all the powers of the directors, officers, and shareholders of the universal bank as necessary to support an action taken on behalf of the universal bank; and (8) Hold title to all the bank’s property, contracts, and rights of action. (c) Subject to Superior Court approval and under the supervision of the Commissioner the conservator may: (1) Employ agents, legal counsel, accountants, appraisers, consultants, and other personnel, including, with the prior written approval of the Commissioner, personnel of the Department, that the conservator considers necessary or expedient to assist in the performance of the conservator’s duties; provided, that the expense of employing Department personnel shall be an administrative expense of the liquidation that shall be payable to the Department; or (2) Exercise any other power and duty authorized by the Superior Court. (d) Unless otherwise provided by law, a conservator, other than a conservator who is an employee of the Department and acting in his or her official capacity, shall post a bond in an amount to be determined by the Superior Court. (e) The conservator shall, on a regular basis, report to the Commissioner regarding all matters involving the conservatorship.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 224, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-1401.25 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 14 - Universal Bank Certification|Subchapter V - Commissioner Possession, Receivership, Conservatorship, and Liquidation of Universal Banks|§ 26-1401.25. Deposits received while universal bank in conservatorship

(a) While a universal bank is in conservatorship, the Commissioner may require the conservator to set aside and make available for withdrawal by depositors or investors and payment to other creditors, ratably, amounts that the Commissioner determines may be used safely and soundly for such withdrawals and payments. (b) The Commissioner may permit the conservator to receive deposits. (c) Deposits received while the universal bank is in conservatorship shall not be subject to any limitation on payment or withdrawal. The deposits, and any new assets acquired on account of the deposits, shall be segregated and held for the new deposits and shall not be used to liquidate any indebtedness of the universal bank: (1) Existing at the time that a conservator was appointed for the universal bank; or (2) Incurred after a conservator was appointed and was incurred for the purpose of liquidating any indebtedness of the universal bank existing at the time that the conservator was appointed. (d) Deposits received while the universal bank is in conservatorship shall be kept in cash, invested in direct obligations of the United States, or deposited in depository institutions designated by the Commissioner. (e) The requirements of subsections (c) and (d) of this section shall remain in effect for 15 days following the date that the conservator returns control of the universal bank to its board of directors, or for such shorter period as the Commissioner may designate. (f) Before returning control of the universal bank to its board of directors, the conservator shall publish a notice in a paper of general circulation in the District of Columbia in a form approved by the Commissioner, stating the date on which the affairs of the universal bank will be returned to its board of directors and that the provisions of subsection (c) or (d) of this section will not be in effect after 15 days from that date. The conservator shall send a copy of the notice described in the previous sentence to each person who deposited money in the universal bank after the appointment of the conservator and before the time when control of the universal bank is returned to the board of directors.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 225, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-1401.26 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 14 - Universal Bank Certification|Subchapter V - Commissioner Possession, Receivership, Conservatorship, and Liquidation of Universal Banks|§ 26-1401.26. Authority of conservator to borrow money; purpose

(a) With the prior approval of the Commissioner, the conservator of a universal bank may borrow money to aid in the operation, reorganization, or liquidation of the bank, including the payment of liquidating dividends. (b) With the prior approval of the Commissioner, the conservator may secure money borrowed under subsection (a) of this section by the pledge, hypothecation, or mortgage of the assets of the universal bank.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 226, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-1401.27 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 14 - Universal Bank Certification|Subchapter V - Commissioner Possession, Receivership, Conservatorship, and Liquidation of Universal Banks|§ 26-1401.27. Termination of conservatorship

(a) If the Commissioner determines that termination of the conservatorship and resumption of the transaction of the universal bank’s business by the universal bank can be achieved and maintained in a safe and sound manner and is otherwise in the public interest, the Commissioner may petition the Superior Court to terminate a conservatorship and permit the universal bank to resume the transaction of its business, subject to terms, conditions, restrictions, and limitations as the Commissioner determines are appropriate. (b) If the Superior Court determines that reasons for the conservatorship no longer exist, the Superior Court may dissolve the conservatorship and terminate any pending proceedings. (c) If the Commissioner determines that it would be in the public interest, the Commissioner may petition the Superior Court for termination of a conservatorship and appointment of a receiver for the universal bank under § 26-1401.20.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 227, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-1401.28 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 14 - Universal Bank Certification|Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 26-1401.28. Articles of incorporation and bylaws

A universal bank may operate under the articles of incorporation and bylaws which were in effect before the universal bank’s certification as a universal bank or under subsequently amended articles of incorporation and bylaws which are consistent with the provisions and purposes of this chapter.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 228, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-1401.29 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 14 - Universal Bank Certification|Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 26-1401.29. Acquisitions, mergers and asset purchases

(a) A universal bank may purchase the assets of, merge with, acquire, or be acquired by, a financial institution, or the holding company of a financial institution, only after a written application to the Commissioner and the written approval of the application by the Commissioner. (b) An application for approval of the Commissioner under subsection (a) of this section shall be submitted on a form, and accompanied by a fee, prescribed by the Commissioner. In reviewing and approving or disapproving an application under this section, the Commissioner shall apply the standards required by the District of Columbia Banking Code, including the applicant’s general plan of business, proposed plan of capital investment in the District, and community development program.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 229, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-1401.30 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 14 - Universal Bank Certification|Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 26-1401.30. Fees

The Commissioner may establish fees for the filing of documents, the processing of applications, and other services provided by the Commissioner or the Department under this chapter.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 230, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-1401.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 14 - Universal Bank Certification|Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 26-1401.31. Rulemaking

The Commissioner may prescribe rules governing the activities of universal banks and implementing this chapter, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 231, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 27-101 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 27 - Civil Recovery by Merchants, Contractors, and Subcontractors|Chapter 1 - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|Subchapter I - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|§ 27-101. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Fraud” shall have the same meaning as that term is used in § 22-3221. (2) “Juvenile” means a person under 18 years of age. (3) “Merchant” means a person who does or would sell, lease, or transfer, either directly or indirectly, consumer goods or services, or a person who does or would supply the goods or services which are or would be the subject matter of a trade practice. (4) “Shoplifting” shall have the same meaning as that term has in § 22-3213(a). (5) “Theft” shall have the same meaning as that term is used in § 22-3211.  (May 16, 1992, D.C. Law 9-98, § 2, 39 DCR 678.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-441. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Emergency Act of 1991 (D.C. Act 9-110, November 25, 1991, 38 DCR 7304). For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-155, February 21, 1992, 39 DCR 1354). For temporary addition of section, see § 2 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Emergency Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-205, May 14, 1992, 39 DCR 3649). Temporary Legislation Temporary addition of chapter: D.C. Law 9-97 enacted this chapter. Section 8(b) of D.C. Law 9-97 provided that the act shall expire on the 225th day of its having taken effect or upon the effective date of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct of 1991, whichever occurs first. Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 20-34 as subchapter II of this chapter, the preexisting text, §§ 27-101 through 27-106, has been designated as subchapter I; and “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter” in the introductory language of this section.
DC Code § 27-102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 27 - Civil Recovery by Merchants, Contractors, and Subcontractors|Chapter 1 - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|Subchapter I - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|§ 27-102. Liability and damages

(a) Anyone who commits an offense of fraud, shoplifting, or theft from a merchant shall be civilly liable to the merchant for treble the amount of actual damages; and (1) The retail value of any goods or merchandise stolen if the goods or merchandise are not recovered; (2) The loss of value of the goods or merchandise stolen if the goods or merchandise are recovered; or (3) A minimum of $50 in damages, whichever is greater. (b) The parent or guardian shall be liable for any acts or offenses committed by a juvenile under this subchapter.  (May 16, 1992, D.C. Law 9-98, § 3, 39 DCR 678.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-442. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Emergency Act of 1991 (D.C. Act 9-110, November 25, 1991, 38 DCR 7304). For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-155, February 21, 1992, 39 DCR 1354). Temporary Legislation See note to § 27-101. Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 20-34 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 1 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter”, where applicable, in this section.
DC Code § 27-103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 27 - Civil Recovery by Merchants, Contractors, and Subcontractors|Chapter 1 - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|Subchapter I - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|§ 27-103. Criminal proceedings

(a) The recovery of damages from the alleged offender shall not prohibit criminal prosecution of the alleged offender. (b) The recovery of civil damages by a merchant or a finding of liability under this subchapter shall not be admissible in a criminal proceeding. (c) A conviction or plea of guilty of fraud, shoplifting, or theft is not a prerequisite to the maintenance of a civil action authorized by this subchapter.  (May 16, 1992, D.C. Law 9-98, § 4, 39 DCR 678; July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-132, § 4(a), 39 DCR 4058; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-163, § 5(a), 39 DCR 5705.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-443. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Emergency Act of 1991 (D.C. Act 9-110, November 25, 1991, 38 DCR 7304). For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-155, February 21, 1992, 39 DCR 1354). Temporary Legislation For D.C. Law 9-97, see note to § 27-101. Section 4(a) of D.C. Law 9-132 in (a) inserted “not”. Section 5(b) of D.C. Law 9-132 provided that the act shall expire on the 225th day of its having taken effect. Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 20-34 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 1 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter”, where applicable, in this section.
DC Code § 27-104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 27 - Civil Recovery by Merchants, Contractors, and Subcontractors|Chapter 1 - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|Subchapter I - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|§ 27-104. Merchant’s options

(a) A merchant who suffers damages as a result of fraud, shoplifting, or theft, may recover the damages by submitting written demand to the alleged offender or the parent or guardian of a juvenile alleged offender. (b) The written demand shall: (1) Be delivered or mailed to the alleged offender, or parent or guardian of a juvenile alleged offender, at least 30 days prior to the filing of any suit for damages; (2) Specify the alleged criminal conduct and the damages incurred as a result of the conduct; (3) Specify the amount which the merchant is entitled to receive under this subchapter and that if payment of this amount is made in accordance with the written demand or the terms of a written agreement between the merchant and the alleged offender or the parent or guardian of the juvenile alleged offender, within 30 days of the date of service of the demand, the merchant may bring suit for damages; and (4) Specify that if payment of the specified amount is not made, an agreement of payments is not reached, or payments are not made in accordance with the terms of an agreement, within 30 days of the date of service of the demand, the merchant may bring a suit for damages. (c) When the merchant receives payment of the specified amount or payment in accordance with the agreement for payments, the merchant shall deliver or mail an acknowledgement of payment letter to the alleged offender within 5 business days of receipt of payment.  (May 16, 1992, D.C. Law 9-98, § 5, 39 DCR 678; July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-132, § 4(b), (c), 39 DCR 4058; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-163, § 5(b)-(d), 39 DCR 5705.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-444. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Emergency Act of 1991 (D.C. Act 9-110, November 25, 1991, 38 DCR 7304). For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-155, February 21, 1992, 39 DCR 1354). Temporary Legislation For D.C. Law 9-97, see note to § 27-101. Section 4(c) of D.C. Law 9-132 added (b)(4). Section 5(b) of D.C. Law 9-132 provided that the act shall expire on the 225th day of its having taken effect. Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 20-34 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 1 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter”, where applicable, in this section.
DC Code § 27-105 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 27 - Civil Recovery by Merchants, Contractors, and Subcontractors|Chapter 1 - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|Subchapter I - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|§ 27-105. Jurisdiction

A suit for damages and penalties may be brought in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.  (May 16, 1992, D.C. Law 9-98, § 6, 39 DCR 678.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-445. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Emergency Act of 1991 (D.C. Act 9-110, November 25, 1991, 38 DCR 7304). For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-155, February 21, 1992, 39 DCR 1354). Temporary Legislation See note to § 27-101.
DC Code § 27-106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 27 - Civil Recovery by Merchants, Contractors, and Subcontractors|Chapter 1 - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|Subchapter I - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|§ 27-106. Attorney’s fees

Attorneys’ fees and costs shall be awarded under this subchapter without regard to ability to pay.  (May 16, 1992, D.C. Law 9-98, § 7, 39 DCR 678.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-446. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Emergency Act of 1991 (D.C. Act 9-110, November 25, 1991, 38 DCR 7304). For temporary addition of chapter, see §§ 2-7 of the Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-155, February 21, 1992, 39 DCR 1354). Temporary Legislation See note to § 27-101. Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 20-34 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 1 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter”, where applicable, in this section.
DC Code § 27-131 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 27 - Civil Recovery by Merchants, Contractors, and Subcontractors|Chapter 1 - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|Subchapter II - Private Contractor and Subcontractor Prompt Payment|§ 27-131. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Contract” means: (A) A construction contract that is an agreement of any kind of nature, express or implied, to provide labor or materials, or both, for demolition, building, renovation, alteration, or maintenance of buildings, roadways, and structures; or (B) A food service contract that is an agreement of any kind of nature, express or implied, for doing work or furnishing materials, or both. (2) “Contractor” means a person, entity, or business that has a contract with an owner. (3) “Subcontractor” means: (A) A person, entity, or business that has a contract with a contractor; (B) A person, entity, or business that has a contract with a subcontractor; or (C) A person, entity, or business that performs work on a construction site for a contractor or another subcontractor or that fabricates materials off-site, from plans and specifications unique to the project, for installation on the construction site. (4) “Owner” means an owner of the property or a tenant; provided, that the tenant enters into contract with a contractor. The term “owner” does not include a District agency as that term is defined in § 2-221.01(3). (5) “Undisputed amount” means an amount owed on a contract or a subcontract for which there is no good-faith dispute, including any retainage withheld.  (Nov. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 20-34, § 2, 60 DCR 11812.)
DC Code § 27-132 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 27 - Civil Recovery by Merchants, Contractors, and Subcontractors|Chapter 1 - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|Subchapter II - Private Contractor and Subcontractor Prompt Payment|§ 27-132. Prompt payments to contractors

(a) If a construction contract between an owner and contractor does not provide for specific dates and times of payment, the owner shall pay to the contractor undisputed amounts owed under the terms of the written contract within the earlier of: (1) 15 days after the day on which the occupancy permit is granted; (2) 15 days after the day on which the owner or the owner’s agent takes possession; or (3) 15 days after an owner receives a contractor’s payment request. (b) If a food service contract between an owner and contractor does not provide for specific dates and times of payment, the owner shall pay to the contractor undisputed amounts owed under the terms of the written contract within the earlier of: (1) 15 days after the day on which the owner or the owner’s agent takes possession; or (2) 15 days after an owner receives a contractor’s payment request. (c) If a contract provides for specific dates or times of payment, the owner shall pay to the contractor undisputed amounts owed within 7 days after the date or time specified in the contract.  (Nov. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 20-34, § 3, 60 DCR 11812.)
DC Code § 27-133 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 27 - Civil Recovery by Merchants, Contractors, and Subcontractors|Chapter 1 - Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct|Subchapter II - Private Contractor and Subcontractor Prompt Payment|§ 27-133. Failure to make prompt payments to a contractor

If an owner fails to make prompt payments to a contractor as required by section 3, the owner shall: (1) Pay interest of 1.5% per month or any part of a month to the contractor on any undisputed amount not paid on time to the contractor; and (2) If a contractor prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from an owner, the contractor shall be awarded its costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred in bringing the action.  (Nov. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 20-34, § 4, 60 DCR 11812.)