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DC Code § 28-3911 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 39 - Consumer Protection Procedures|§ 28-3911. District of Columbia Consumer Protection Fund. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1402(f), 47 DCR 6308; Mar. 8, 2007, D.C. Law 16-237, § 2(d), 54 DCR 393; Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 3023, 54 DCR 7052; Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-68, § 2, 54 DCR 11648; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 3002, 57 DCR 181; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9003(a), 58 DCR 6226.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1402(f) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 1402(f) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of Residential Water Lead Level Test Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-436, May 25, 2004, 51 DCR 5953). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of District of Columbia Consumer Protection Fund Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-64, June 28, 2007, 54 DCR 7046). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3023 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of District of Columbia Consumer Protection Fund Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-138, October 17, 2007, 54 DCR 10729). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3002 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3002 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Fund Temporary Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Law 17-34, October 18, 2007, law notification 54 DCR 10704). Short Title Short title: Section 3001 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle A of title III of the act may be cited as the “Consumer Protection Funds Act of 2009”. Editor's Notes Section 9052(b) of D.C. Law 19-21 purported to amended this section which was repealed by section 9003(a) of Law 19-21.
DC Code § 28-3912 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 39 - Consumer Protection Procedures|§ 28-3912. Submissions to the Council

The Department shall, in coordination with the Office of the Attorney General, submit 2 plans to the Council: (1) A detailed plan for fiscal year 2006 on the steps that the Department shall take in providing consumer protection education in the District, including the dissemination of information regarding legal options through the Department and before the Office of the Attorney General and the Courts, to be submitted by September 1, 2005; and (2) A plan to fully implement this subchapter in fiscal year 2007, including any recommended amendments to this subchapter, to be submitted by February 1, 2006, in anticipation of the fiscal year 2007 budget.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2032(f), 52 DCR 7503.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2032(f) of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667).
DC Code § 28-3913 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 39 - Consumer Protection Procedures|§ 28-3913. Rules

The Mayor may issue rules necessary to carry out this chapter. Rules proposed pursuant to this section shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution, within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2032(f), 52 DCR 7503.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2032(f) of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667).
DC Code § 28-4002 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 40 - Hearing Aid Dealers and Consumers|§ 28-4002. Powers and duties of the Office of Consumer Protection

The Office shall: (1) issue and renew certificates of registration to engage in the business of fitting and selling of hearing aids, as provided in section 28-4003; and (2) implement and enforce the provisions of this chapter by utilizing the powers, procedures and sanctions of the Office, as provided for in sections 28-3903 and 28-3905 of the “District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act”, approved July 22, 1976 (D.C. Law 1-76) [D.C. Official Code, §§ 28-3903 and 28-3905] and the regulations of the Office.  (Oct. 26, 1977, D.C. Law 2-33, § 3, 24 DCR 3726; enacted, Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 3(b), (e), 27 DCR 2900.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4002. 1973 Ed., T. 28, Appx., § 53.
DC Code § 28-4005 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 40 - Hearing Aid Dealers and Consumers|§ 28-4005. Minimal procedures

(a) Each hearing aid sale shall be accompanied by a receipt that includes: (1) the name, address, and signature of the purchaser; (2) the date of consummation of the sale; (3) the name and address of the regular place of business, the number of the certificate of registration, and the signature of the registrant; (4) the make, model, serial number, and purchase price of the hearing aid; (5) a statement as to whether the hearing aid is “new” or “used”; (6) the complete terms of the sale, including: (A) an itemization of the total purchase price, including but not limited to the cost of the hearing aid, the earmold, any batteries or other accessories, and any service costs; and (B) a clear and precise statement of the terms of the trial period and the terms of any guarantee or warranty, including disclosures made pursuant to section 28-4006(a)(3)(H); (7) the title and address of the Office, with a statement that complaints which arise with respect to the transaction may be submitted to the Office; (8) the original of the written recommendation; (9) the following statements in ten (10)-point type or larger: (A) “This hearing aid will not restore normal hearing nor will it prevent further hearing loss”; (B) “No hearing aid may be sold to you without a prior medical examination”; and (C) “A return visit to a physician who is an ear specialist or audiologist after the purchase of this aid will help you in best adapting to it”; and (10) if the hearing aid sold has a telephone option, a statement that the telephone option will not work on all telephones and a statement indicating the types of telephones upon which it will work. (b) Each registrant shall keep records for every customer to whom he or she renders services or sells a hearing aid, including: (1) a copy of the receipt as specified in subsection (a) of this section; (2) a record of services provided; (3) any correspondence to or from the customer; and (4) any waiver forms, as provided under section 28-4004(d). Such records shall be preserved for seven (7) years after the date of the transaction. (c) Each registrant shall post conspicuously in large print at his or her place(s) of business and make available for inspection at any sale a retail price list showing all hearing aid models for sale.  (Oct. 26, 1977, D.C. Law 2-33, § 6, 24 DCR 3726; enacted, Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 3(b), (e), 27 DCR 2900; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255,§ 27(bb), 44 DCR 1271.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4005. 1973 Ed., T. 28, Appx., § 56. Section References This section is referenced in § 28-4004.
DC Code § 28-4007 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 40 - Hearing Aid Dealers and Consumers|§ 28-4007. Severability

The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any provision, sentence, clause, section or part is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional or inapplicable to any person or circumstances, such holding shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, sentences, clauses, sections, or parts of this chapter or its application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this chapter would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, inapplicable, or unconstitutional provision, sentence, clause, section, or part had not been included herein and if the person or circumstances to which the chapter or any part is inapplicable had been specifically exempted.  (Oct. 26, 1977, D.C. Law 2-33, § 8, 24 DCR 3726; enacted, Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 3(b), (e), 27 DCR 2900.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4007. 1973 Ed., T. 28, Appx., § 58.
DC Code § 28-4032 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 40A - Assistive Technology Device Warranty|§ 28-4032. Implied warranty; responsibility for repair; return or replacement; certain actions deemed void

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or express warranty furnished by the manufacturer, the manufacturer shall be deemed to have warranted that for a period of one year from date of 1st delivery to the consumer the assistive technology device, when used as intended, will be free from any nonconformity. Any nonconformity shall be repaired, including parts and labor, by the manufacturer or its agent without cost to the consumer. (b) If, after a reasonable attempt to repair, the nonconformity is not repaired, the assistive device dealer, assistive device lessor, or manufacturer shall, within 30 days after a consumer’s request: (1) Refund to the consumer all collateral costs; and (2)(A) Accept return of the nonconforming assistive technology device and replace the nonconforming assistive technology device with one of comparable value, function, and usefulness; or (B) Refund the full purchase price to the consumer. (c) A manufacturer or dealer exclusion or limitation of the implied warranties or consumer remedies prescribed by this section shall be void. (d) A purported waiver of rights to legal action by a consumer within an assistive technology device purchase agreement or assistive technology device lease agreement shall be void.  (Oct. 26, 2010, D.C. Law 18-241, § 3, 57 DCR 7550; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 83(d), 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 made a technical correction to D.C. Law 18-241 which did not affect this section as codified.
DC Code § 28-4033 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 40A - Assistive Technology Device Warranty|§ 28-4033. Returned devices; subsequent sale or lease; disclosure

An assistive technology device returned due to nonconformity under the provisions of this chapter shall not be sold or leased unless full disclosure in writing of the reason for the return is made to any prospective consumer.  (Oct. 26, 2010, D.C. Law 18-241, § 4, 57 DCR 7550; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, §§ 83(c), 83(e), 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 made a technical correction to D.C. Law 18-241 which did not affect this section as codified; and substituted “this chapter” for “this act.”
DC Code § 28-4034 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 40A - Assistive Technology Device Warranty|§ 28-4034. Legal action

(a) In addition to any other remedies otherwise available to a consumer, a consumer who suffers loss as a result of any violation of this chapter may bring an action to recover damages. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in an action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and any equitable relief that the court determines is appropriate. (b) The remedies under this chapter shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies otherwise available to the consumer.  (Oct. 26, 2010, D.C. Law 18-241, § 5, 57 DCR 7550; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, §§ 83(c), 83(f), 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 made a technical correction to D.C. Law 18-241 which did not affect this section as codified; and substituted “this chapter” for “this act” wherever it appears.
DC Code § 28-4102.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 41 - Natural Disaster Consumer Protection|§ 28-4102.01. Stockpiling

 *NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on February 4, 2022.*   It shall be unlawful for any person to purchase, in quantities greater than those specified by the Mayor, the Department of Health ("DOH"), the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency ("HSEMA"), or the federal government goods that the Mayor, DOH, HSEMA, or the federal government have declared: (1) Necessary for first responders or others following a natural disaster or a declaration of a public health emergency pursuant to § 7-2304.01 ("public health emergency"); (2) Necessary to maintain supply chains of commerce during a natural disaster or a public health emergency; or (3) Subject to rationing.  (June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 306(d), 68 DCR 004824.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 306(d) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 306(d) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 306(c) of Coronavirus Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-405, Aug. 19, 2020, 67 DCR 10235).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 306(c) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 306(c) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 304(c) of COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-247, Mar. 17, 2020, 67 DCR 3093).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 306(d) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
DC Code § 28-4103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 41 - Natural Disaster Consumer Protection|§ 28-4103. Penalties

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by temporary legislation that will expire on February 4, 2022. To view the text of this section after the expiration of all emergency and temporary legislation, click this link: Permanent Version.*  (a)(1) A person who violates § 28-4102(a) or § 28-4102.01 shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. (2) The Mayor may revoke, suspend, or limit the license, permit, or certificate of occupancy of a person who violates § 28-4102(a) or § 28-4102.01. (b) A violation of § 28-4102(a) or § 28-4102.01 shall be a civil infraction for the purposes of [Chapter 18 of Title 2]. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as sanctions for any infraction, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. (c) When the Office of the Attorney General brings a civil action for any violation of §​ 28-4102(a) or § 28-4102.01 under the authority granted in § 28-3909, the maximum penalty authorized by § 28-3909 shall be assessed for each such violation.  (Mar. 20, 1992, D.C. Law 9-80, § 2, 39 DCR 675; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 27(h), 40 DCR 6311; June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 306(e), 68 DCR 004824.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4103. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 306(e) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 306(e) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 306(d) of Coronavirus Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-405, Aug. 19, 2020, 67 DCR 10235).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 306(d) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 306(d) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 304(d) of COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-247, Mar. 17, 2020, 67 DCR 3093).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 306(e) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).   For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 306(d) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
DC Code § 28-4201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 42 - Radon Contractor Proficiency|§ 28-4201. Proficiency requirement

(a) No person or company shall conduct or offer to conduct radon screening, testing, or mitigation in the District for a fee unless the person who performs the service has been: (1) Listed as proficient by the Environmental Protection Agency to offer radon screening, testing, or mitigation services; or (2) Has received a certificate of proficiency from an organization approved by the Mayor to offer radon screening, testing, or mitigation services. (b) The Mayor shall maintain, revise as necessary, and make available to the public a list of persons or companies who have been listed as proficient by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to offer screening, testing, or mitigation for radon.  (Mar. 13, 1993, D.C. Law 9-183, § 2(b), 39 DCR 8206; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 201(a), 61 DCR 8045.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4201. Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-142 rewrote (a). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(b) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 201 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 28-4202 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 42 - Radon Contractor Proficiency|§ 28-4202. Rulemaking

(a) The Mayor may issue rules to implement this chapter, including rules establishing radon screening, testing, or mitigation programs in the District that are in compliance with any recommendations or guidelines published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules by resolution within the 45-day period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. Nothing in this section shall affect any requirements imposed upon the Mayor by subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.]. (b) The Mayor may issue emergency rules, without prior Council approval, which shall be effective for not more than 120 days.  (Mar. 13, 1993, D.C. Law 9-183, § 2(b), 39 DCR 8206; Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 201(b), 61 DCR 8045.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4202. Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-142, in (a), substituted “issue rules to implement this chapter, including rules” for “issue proposed rules” in the first sentence, and deleted the former second sentence which read: “The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day review period, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess.” Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(b) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 201 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 28-4203 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 42 - Radon Contractor Proficiency|§ 28-4203. Penalty

A civil fine, penalty, or fee may be imposed as a sanction for an infraction of the provisions of this act [chapter], or any rule promulgated pursuant to this act, in accordance with Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Mar. 13, 1993, D.C. Law 9-183, § 2(b), 39 DCR 8206.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4203.
DC Code § 28-4501 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 45 - Restraints of Trade|§ 28-4501. Definition and purpose

(a) As used in this chapter, the term “person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, partnership, business association, or any other legal entity. (b) The purpose of this chapter is to promote the unhampered freedom of commerce and industry throughout the District of Columbia by prohibiting restraints of trade and monopolistic practices.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-169, § 2, 27 DCR 5368.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4501.
DC Code § 28-4502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 45 - Restraints of Trade|§ 28-4502. Contract, combination, or conspiracy to restrain trade

Every contract, combination in the form of a trust or otherwise, or conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce all or any part of which is within the District of Columbia is declared to be illegal.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-169, § 2, 27 DCR 5368.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4502. Section References This section is referenced in § 28-4506. Cross References Prescription drugs, unfair trade restraints, see § 48-804.02.
DC Code § 28-4503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 45 - Restraints of Trade|§ 28-4503. Monopolization

It shall be unlawful for any person to monopolize, attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons to monopolize any part of trade or commerce, all or any part of which is within the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-169, § 2, 27 DCR 5368.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4503. Section References This section is referenced in § 28-4506.