{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-5505","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 16-5505","heading":"Exemptions.","body":"(a)\nThis chapter shall not apply to:\n(1)\nAny 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:\n(A)\nA 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\n(B)\nThe intended audience is an actual or potential buyer or customer; and\n(2)\nAny claim brought by the District government, including District public charter schools.\n\n(b)\nSubsection (a)(2) of this section shall apply:\n(1)\nAs of March 31, 2011; and\n(2)\nTo any claims pending as of [November 8, 2021].","path":["Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]","Chapter 55. Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/16-5505","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"c653fa71d8a94a1ce189ba0dc7d64eb0849f35150f5c2a1f52b64166eed80439","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-5504","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-5601"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}