D.C. Code § 16-5505: Exemptions.

(a)

This chapter shall not apply to:

(1)

Any claim for relief brought against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services, if the statement or conduct from which the claim arises is:

(A)

A representation of fact made for the purpose of promoting, securing, or completing sales or leases of, or commercial transactions in, the person's goods or services; and

(B)

The intended audience is an actual or potential buyer or customer; and

(2)

Any claim brought by the District government, including District public charter schools.

(b)

Subsection (a)(2) of this section shall apply:

(1)

As of March 31, 2011; and

(2)

To any claims pending as of [November 8, 2021].