D.C. Code § 41-156.01: Definition of good faith.

(a)

In this subchapter, payment or delivery of property is made in good faith if a holder:

(1)

Had a reasonable basis for believing, based on the facts then known, that the property was required or permitted to be paid or delivered to the Administrator under this chapter; or

(2)

Made payment or delivery:

(A)

In response to a demand by the Administrator or Administrator's agent; or

(B)

Under a guidance or ruling issued by the Administrator which the holder reasonably believed required or permitted the property to be paid or delivered.